Patents by Inventor David Thomas Retford

David Thomas Retford has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Molded solid golf ball comprising a silane for greater velocity
    Patent number: 3992014
    Abstract: A silane is included in a homogeneous golf ball composition which is based on a cross-linked rubber polymer. The silane increases velocity of the golf ball when struck by a club. Such silanes have the formula R--Si(OR')(OR") (OR'") wherein each R is organic. Usually R', R" and R'" will be hydrocarbon and R will usually contain a functional group such as mercapto, amino, acrylic, epoxy and/or ether group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1969
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1976
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventor: David Thomas Retford