Patents by Inventor Edmund A. Hebert

Edmund A. Hebert 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).

  • Golf balls having at least two core layers formed from HNP compositions
    Patent number: 8702536
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to golf balls consisting of a multi-layer core and a cover. The multi-layer core consists of a small, hard center enclosed by a soft intermediate core layer and an outer core layer. The multi-layer core includes at least one layer formed from a relatively soft HNP composition and at least one layer formed from a relatively hard HNP composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Derek A. Ladd, Edmund A. Hebert, Douglas E. Jones
  • GOLF BALL WITH TRANSLUCENT COVER
    Publication number: 20140106905
    Abstract: The present invention is directed a golf ball comprising a core and a cover and an optional intermediate layer disposed between the core and cover, wherein at least one of the core and the intermediate layer comprises any Pantone Matching System color including blue, green, yellow, pink, or orange having an L* value of about 80 or less; and wherein the cover comprises a translucent thermoset polyurethane material and an amount of pigment or dye such that the cover has any Pantone Matching System color including blue, green, yellow, pink, or orange that has an L* value of about 80 or less. The thermoset polyurethane material may be formed from an aliphatic isocyanate-based composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: William E. Morgan, Kevin M. Harris, Edmund A. Hebert, Matthew F. Hogge, Shawn Ricci, Peter L. Serdahl
  • MULTI-LAYER CORE GOLF BALL
    Publication number: 20140045613
    Abstract: Golf balls comprising a multi-layer core and a cover are disclosed. The multi-layer core comprises at least one intermediate core layer formed from a metallic, composite, or inorganic/organic hybrid composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Edmund A. Hebert, Mark L. Binette, Brian Comeau
  • MULTI-LAYER CORE GOLF BALL
    Publication number: 20140018188
    Abstract: A golf ball comprising: an inner core having a compression of less than about 60; at least one intermediate layer surrounding the inner core, having a hardness of at least about 55 Shore D, a specific gravity and a flexural modulus such that each of the hardness, specific gravity and flexural modulus of the intermediate layer is greater than a hardness, a specific gravity, and a flexural modulus of the inner core; and a cover surrounding the at least one intermediate layer, having a flexural modulus and a Shore D hardness that are greater than a flexural modulus and a hardness of the inner core. In one embodiment, a ratio of the flexural modulus of the cover in ksi to the Shore D hardness of the cover is less than 1 and/or least one of the inner core, intermediate layer and cover comprises a partially or fully neutralized ionomer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Derek A. Ladd, Edmund A. Hebert
  • MULTI-LAYER GOLF BALL
    Publication number: 20140011609
    Abstract: Multi-layer golf balls having a relatively hard outer core surrounding a relatively soft, low compression inner core are provided. The inner core generally has a compression of less than 50 and the inner core and outer core generally have a combined dual core compression of 50 or greater. The outer core generally has a Shore C hardness of 80 or greater. A cover, which can be a single-, dual-, or multi-layer cover, is provided to surround the outer core. A moisture barrier layer is optionally provided between the outer core and the cover. The moisture vapor transmission rate of the moisture barrier layer is preferably less than the moisture vapor transmission rate of the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Derek A. Ladd, Edmund A. Hebert
  • Golf ball with translucent cover
    Patent number: 8617004
    Abstract: The present invention is directed a golf ball having at least a transparent or translucent cover and a core. The golf ball may also comprise an intermediate layer disposed between the core and the cover. The transparent or translucent cover may comprise a plurality of dimples on its surface as well as depressions other than dimples, such as stripes, text, or logos. Both the cover and the core may comprise an amount of dye or dyes. The cover may additionally comprise an amount of reflective particulates. The core may include a plurality of projections and/or depressions on its surface to provide more surface area for the adhesion of the cover to the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: William E. Morgan, Kevin M. Harris, Edmund A. Hebert, Matthew F. Hogge, Shawn Ricci, Peter L. Serdahl
  • Golf ball having specific spin, moment of inertia, lift, and drag relationship
    Patent number: 8617003
    Abstract: Golf ball with a novel combination of spin rate, lift coefficient, drag coefficients, and optionally moment of intertia: a golf ball with a low spin rate, a high lift coefficient, a low drag coefficient, and optionally a high moment of inertia; and a golf ball with a high spin rate, a low lift coefficient, a low drag coefficient, and optionally a low moment of inertia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Derek A. Ladd, Edmund A. Hebert, Laurent Bissonnette
  • GOLF BALLS WITH OXYGEN AND MOISTURE BLOCKING PROTECTIVE PAINT LAYER
    Publication number: 20130344991
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for golf equipment that can be applied as a thin paint layer to block oxygen and moisture from underlying structural layers. The compositions include a polymer component present in a resin system, a stabilizing component, and porous particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Derek A. Ladd, Nicholas M. Nardacci, Edmund A. Hebert
  • MULTI-LAYER GOLF BALL
    Publication number: 20130316852
    Abstract: Multi-layer golf balls having a hard, high compression center, a relatively soft intermediate layer, and a stiff outer cover layer, are provided. The outer surface hardness of the intermediate layer is less than that of both the center and the outer cover layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Derek A. Ladd, Edmund A. Hebert
  • GOLF BALL HAVING SPECIFIC SPIN, MOMENT OF INERTIA, LIFT, AND DRAG RELATIONSHIP
    Publication number: 20130303309
    Abstract: Golf ball with a novel combination of spin rate, lift coefficient, drag coefficients, and optionally moment of intertia: a golf ball with a low spin rate, a high lift coefficient, a low drag coefficient, and optionally a high moment of inertia; and a golf ball with a high spin rate, a low lift coefficient, a low drag coefficient, and optionally a low moment of inertia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Derek A. Ladd, Edmund A. Hebert, Laurent Bissonnette
  • Multi-layer golf ball
    Patent number: 8562460
    Abstract: Golf balls comprising a multi-layer core and a cover are disclosed. The multi-layer core comprises at least one intermediate core layer formed from a metallic, composite, or inorganic/organic hybrid composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Edmund A. Hebert, Mark L. Binette, Brian Comeau
  • GOLF BALL WITH SINGLE THERMOPLASTIC COVER LAYER OF HETEROGENEOUS COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20130270745
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a golf ball having a single cover layer of heterogeneous composition. One embodiment of the invention describes a method wherein a core, comprising one or more layers, has pre-molded hemispherical cover cups placed about the core and each cover cup has at least two layers of distinct resinous materials, and the cover cups are heated and compressed such that the resinous materials in the cover cups intermingle with each other to form a single heterogeneous cover layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Edmund A. Hebert, Michael J. Sullivan, Donald A. Serino
  • Multi-layer core golf ball
    Patent number: 8556748
    Abstract: A golf ball comprising: an inner core having a compression of less than about 60; at least one outer core layer (surrounding the inner core or an optional intermediate layer) having a hardness of at least about 55 Shore D and a specific gravity greater than a specific gravity of the inner core; and a cover surrounding the outer core layer; at least one of the inner core, intermediate layer and outer core layer comprising a partially or fully neutralized ionomer; and the inner core having a hardness less than a hardness of the at least one outer core layer. Additionally, either the cover has a Shore D hardness of at least 60 and a specific gravity less than the specific gravity of the at least one outer core layer, or the inner core comprises a partially or fully neutralized ionomer and a specific gravity less than 1.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Derek A. Ladd, Edmund A. Hebert
  • Multi-layer golf ball
    Patent number: 8529372
    Abstract: Multi-layer golf balls having a relatively hard outer core surrounding a relatively soft, low compression inner core are provided. The inner core generally has a compression of less than 50 and the inner core and outer core generally have a combined dual core compression of 50 or greater. The outer core generally has a Shore C hardness of 80 or greater. A cover, which can be a single-, dual-, or multi-layer cover, is provided to surround the outer core. A moisture barrier layer is optionally provided between the outer core and the cover. The moisture vapor transmission rate of the moisture barrier layer is preferably less than the moisture vapor transmission rate of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Derek A. Ladd, Edmund A. Hebert
  • Golf ball having specific spin, moment of inertia, lift, and drag relationship
    Patent number: 8512166
    Abstract: Golf ball with a novel combination of spin rate, lift coefficient, drag coefficients, and optionally moment of intertia: a golf ball with a low spin rate, a high lift coefficient, a low drag coefficient, and optionally a high moment of inertia; and a golf ball with a high spin rate, a low lift coefficient, a low drag coefficient, and optionally a low moment of inertia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Derek A. Ladd, Edmund A. Hebert, Laurent Bissonnette
  • Multi-layer golf ball
    Patent number: 8500574
    Abstract: Multi-layer golf balls having a hard, high compression center, a relatively soft intermediate layer, and a stiff outer cover layer, are provided. The outer surface hardness of the intermediate layer is less than that of both the center and the outer cover layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Derek A. Ladd, Edmund A. Hebert
  • Golf ball surface patterns comprising variable width/depth multiple channels
    Patent number: 8460126
    Abstract: A golf ball having an improved surface pattern is disclosed. The golf ball has one or more bands on its surface. These bands may be either channels or raised beads. The bands have variable widths and/or heights/depths, either within the same band or between bands. These bands may decrease drag, or may increase lift. These bands may be linear, or may be curved, and may or may not fully circumscribe the golf ball. These channels or ridges may also be combined with traditional or non-traditional dimples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Steven Aoyama, Edmund A. Hebert
  • VARIABLE MOMENT OF INERTIA GOLF BALL
    Publication number: 20130090187
    Abstract: A golf ball having a core that includes an aqueous solution contained by a boundary layer with a solid center suspended in the solution to modify the moment of inertia of the golf ball. The aqueous solution can be thixotropic, or rheopectic, or dilatant, or pseudoplastic in nature and the center formulated to simulate the specific gravity of the solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventors: Edmund A. Hebert, Derek A. Ladd, Nicholas M. Nardacci, Jeffrey L. Dalton
  • Anti-counterfeiting system using compound additives
    Patent number: 8414424
    Abstract: A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer. The cover layer, clearcoat, or indicia include an additive, invisible to the naked eye without an external excitation source, the additive including an engineered taggant formed from a crosslinked melamine and rare earth elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Edmund A. Hebert, William B. Lacy
  • Golf balls having a low modulus HNP layer and a high modulus HNP layer
    Patent number: 8382611
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to golf balls comprising a dual-layer core and a cover. The core comprises a center formed from a high modulus HNP composition, and an outer core layer formed from a low modulus HNP composition. Low modulus HNP compositions of the present invention have a modulus of from 1,000 psi to 50,000 psi. High modulus HNP compositions of the present invention have a modulus of from 25,000 psi to 150,000 psi. The modulus of the highly neutralized copolymer of the low modulus HNP is at least 10% less than the modulus of the highly neutralized copolymer of the high modulus HNP composition. The cover comprises an inner cover layer formed from a thermoplastic composition and an outer cover layer formed from a polyurethane or polyurea composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Derek A. Ladd, Edmund A. Hebert, Douglas E. Jones