Patents by Inventor Douglas E. Jones

Douglas E. Jones 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).

  • Publication number: 20250381448
    Abstract: Golf balls disclosed herein have a combination of aerodynamic properties and construction parameters providing a desired set of performance characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2025
    Publication date: December 18, 2025
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Courtney N. Engle, John S. Dytko, Michael R. Madson, Douglas E. Jones, Scott Cooper
  • Publication number: 20250360364
    Abstract: A golf ball is disclosed herein that has a specific set of aerodynamic characteristics and construction parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2025
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Courtney N. Engle, John S. Dytko, Douglas E. Jones, Michael R. Madson
  • Publication number: 20250360373
    Abstract: Golf balls disclosed herein have a combination of aerodynamic properties and construction parameters providing a desired set of performance characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2025
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Courtney N. Engle, John S. Dytko, Michael R. Madson, Douglas E. Jones, Scott Cooper
  • Publication number: 20250360376
    Abstract: A golf ball is disclosed herein that has at least one modified aerodynamic characteristic or performance trait. More specifically, the golf ball disclosed herein can include a dimple pattern having a specific drag coefficient and/or specific integrated drag area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2024
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Courtney N. Engle, John S. Dytko, Michael R. Madson, Douglas E. Jones
  • Publication number: 20250360377
    Abstract: A golf ball is disclosed herein that has at least one modified aerodynamic characteristic or performance trait. More specifically, the golf ball disclosed herein can include a dimple pattern having a specific drag coefficient and/or specific integrated drag area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2024
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Courtney N. Engle, John S. Dytko, Michael R. Madson, Douglas E. Jones
  • Publication number: 20250360361
    Abstract: A golf ball is disclosed herein that has at least one modified aerodynamic characteristic or performance trait. More specifically, the golf ball disclosed herein can include a dimple pattern having a specific drag coefficient and/or specific integrated drag area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2024
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Courtney N. Engle, John S. Dytko, Michael R. Madson, Douglas E. Jones
  • Publication number: 20250360362
    Abstract: A golf ball is disclosed herein that has at least one modified aerodynamic characteristic or performance trait. More specifically, the golf ball disclosed herein can include a dimple pattern having a specific drag coefficient and/or specific integrated drag area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2024
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Courtney N. Engle, John S. Dytko, Michael R. Madson, Douglas E. Jones
  • Publication number: 20250360372
    Abstract: Golf balls disclosed herein have a combination of aerodynamic properties and construction parameters providing a desired set of performance characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2025
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Courtney N. Engle, John S. Dytko, Michael R. Madson, Douglas E. Jones, Scott Cooper
  • Publication number: 20250360363
    Abstract: A golf ball is disclosed herein that has at least one modified aerodynamic characteristic or performance trait. More specifically, the golf ball disclosed herein can include a dimple pattern having a specific drag coefficient and/or specific integrated drag area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2024
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Courtney N. Engle, John S. Dytko, Michael R. Madson, Douglas E. Jones, Scott Cooper
  • Publication number: 20250360365
    Abstract: Golf balls disclosed herein have a combination of aerodynamic properties and construction parameters providing a desired set of performance characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2025
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Courtney N. Engle, John S. Dytko, Michael R. Madson, Douglas E. Jones, Scott Cooper
  • Publication number: 20250360367
    Abstract: Golf balls disclosed herein have a combination of aerodynamic properties and construction parameters providing a desired set of performance characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2025
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Courtney N. Engle, John S. Dytko, Michael R. Madson, Douglas E. Jones, Scott Cooper
  • Publication number: 20250360370
    Abstract: A golf ball is disclosed herein that has at least one modified aerodynamic characteristic or performance trait. More specifically, the golf ball disclosed herein can include a dimple pattern having a specific drag coefficient and/or specific integrated drag area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2024
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Courtney N. Engle, John S. Dytko, Michael R. Madson, Douglas E. Jones
  • Publication number: 20250360371
    Abstract: Golf balls disclosed herein have a combination of aerodynamic properties and construction parameters providing a desired set of performance characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2025
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Courtney N. Engle, John S. Dytko, Michael R. Madson, Douglas E. Jones, Scott Cooper
  • Publication number: 20250352860
    Abstract: A golf ball is disclosed herein that includes a core comprised of two distinct layers. A first core layer is formed from three-dimensional printing and has a non-spherical profile. A second core layer is formed from traditional core layer formation techniques around the first core layer. The first core layer can have a profile that is comprised of a central hub, which can be spherical or non-spherical, and a plurality of spokes extending therefrom. The spokes can have an elongated shape and can have a length greater than a diameter of the hub. The spokes can further include branches extending therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2024
    Publication date: November 20, 2025
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Douglas E. Jones, Edward Costa
  • Publication number: 20250269239
    Abstract: Dual component cores having positive hardness and compression gradients and golf balls including these cores are disclosed. The hardness, compression, and diameter relationships in the core assemblage components help to reduce the spin rate of the ball off the driver while still providing desirable performance characteristics in and around the green.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2025
    Publication date: August 28, 2025
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Douglas E. Jones
  • Publication number: 20250229140
    Abstract: Multi-layer golf ball cores having positive hardness and compression gradients and golf balls including these cores are disclosed. The hardness, compression, and diameter relationships in the core assemblage components help to reduce the spin rate of the ball off the driver while still providing desirable performance characteristics in and around the green.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2025
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Douglas E. Jones
  • Patent number: 12296229
    Abstract: Dual component cores having positive hardness and compression gradients and golf balls including these cores are disclosed. The hardness, compression, and diameter relationships in the core assemblage components help to reduce the spin rate of the ball off the driver while still providing desirable performance characteristics in and around the green.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Douglas E. Jones
  • Patent number: 12268938
    Abstract: Multi-layer golf ball cores having positive hardness and compression gradients and golf balls including these cores are disclosed. The hardness, compression, and diameter relationships in the core assemblage components help to reduce the spin rate of the ball off the driver while still providing desirable performance characteristics in and around the green.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Douglas E. Jones
  • Patent number: 12239887
    Abstract: Golf ball comprising core; casing layer; cover layer; and plurality of outer coating layers. Casing layer comprises an ionomer blend of at least one ionomer and a color concentrate resin that is included in an amount of 3-10 wt. % of the ionomer blend. Cover layer is transparent and comprises thermoplastic/thermoset urethane composition. First outer coating layer is adjacent to cover layer and comprises clear water-borne or solvent-borne primer; and second outer coating layer is adjacent to first outer coating layer and comprises gold pearl primer, white sparkle primer, or combination thereof; third outer coating layer is adjacent to second outer coating layer and comprises a clear topcoat. Alternatively, second outer coating layer comprises matte topcoat, clear glossy topcoat, or combination thereof. In all embodiments, first outer coating layer and/or second outer coating layer may be colorless.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Manjari Kuntimaddi, Douglas E. Jones
  • Publication number: 20240342563
    Abstract: A multi-layer golf ball is disclosed herein that provides improved playability. In one aspect, the golf ball is a four-piece golf ball including a dual core, casing, and cover. The golf ball exhibits improved spin and speed characteristics across the entire spectrum of golf shots and club types. In particular, the golf ball provides relatively high spin rates for short shots (i.e., wedges), while also exhibiting high speed and low spin rates on long shots (i.e., woods and drivers).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Douglas E. Jones