Patents by Inventor Hong Guk Jeon

Hong Guk Jeon 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 ball having cross-core hardness differential and method for making it
    Patent number: 8764586
    Abstract: A golf ball core that includes a center point having a first hardness value and/or first specific gravity value, and a surface having a second hardness value and/or second specific gravity value. The first hardness value, or first specific gravity value, is different from the second hardness value, or second specific gravity value, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hyun Jin Kim, Hong Guk Jeon, Kelvin Tsugio Okamoto
  • Golf ball incorporating peptizers and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 8262509
    Abstract: A golf ball including a composition having an unsaturated polymer, a cross-linking agent, a peptizer, and an accelerator. The composition can be incorporated into the golf ball's core, intermediate layers, and cover layers, and can provide optimal performance and durability properties. The golf balls incorporating the composition are easy to manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hyun Jin Kim, Hong Guk Jeon, Kelvin Tsugio Okamoto
  • GOLF BALL HAVING CROSS-CORE HARDNESS DIFFERENTIAL AND METHOD FOR MAKING IT
    Publication number: 20120071273
    Abstract: A golf ball core that includes a center point having a first hardness value and/or first specific gravity value, and a surface having a second hardness value and/or second specific gravity value. The first hardness value, or first specific gravity value, is different from the second hardness value, or second specific gravity value, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Hyun Jin Kim, Hong Guk Jeon, Kelvin Tsugio Okamoto
  • Golf ball having cross-core hardness differential and method for making it
    Patent number: 8113966
    Abstract: A golf ball core that includes a center point having a first hardness value and/or first specific gravity value, and a surface having a second hardness value and/or second specific gravity value. The first hardness value, or first specific gravity value, is different from the second hardness value, or second specific gravity value, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hyun Jin Kim, Hong Guk Jeon, Kelvin Tsugio Okamoto
  • GOLF BALL INCORPORATING PEPTIZERS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20110136588
    Abstract: A golf ball including a composition having an unsaturated polymer, a cross-linking agent, a peptizer, and an accelerator. The composition can be incorporated into the golf ball's core, intermediate layers, and cover layers, and can provide optimal performance and durability properties. The golf balls incorporating the composition are easy to manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Hyun Jin Kim, Hong Guk Jeon, Kelvin Tsugio Okamoto
  • Golf balls incorporating peptizers and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 7878926
    Abstract: A golf ball including a composition having an unsaturated polymer, a cross-linking agent, a peptizer, and an accelerator. The composition can be incorporated into the golf ball's core, intermediate layers, and cover layers, and can provide optimal performance and durability properties. The golf balls incorporating the composition are easy to manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hyun Jin Kim, Hong Guk Jeon, Kelvin Tsugio Okamoto
  • GOLF BALL HAVING CROSS-CORE HARDNESS DIFFERENTIAL AND METHOD FOR MAKING IT
    Publication number: 20110021291
    Abstract: A golf ball core that includes a center point having a first hardness value and/or first specific gravity value, and a surface having a second hardness value and/or second specific gravity value. The first hardness value, or first specific gravity value, is different from the second hardness value, or second specific gravity value, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Hyun Jin Kim, Hong Guk Jeon, Kelvin Tsugio Okamoto
  • Golf balls incorporating nanofillers
    Publication number: 20080214326
    Abstract: A golf ball incorporates nanofiller material in its core, cover, or intermediate layers. Also, a method includes a step of blending into a composition for a golf ball nanocomposite material, nanofiller material or both. The nanocomposite and/or nanofiller materials impart favorable properties to materials used for golf balls, and they provide for greater versatility in usage than materials previously used. Particular compositions incorporating nanocomposite material also are described as suited for use in golf ball compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Hyun Jin Kim, Kelvin Tsugio Okamoto, Hong Guk Jeon
  • Golf balls incorporating nanofillers and methods for making such golf balls
    Patent number: 7332533
    Abstract: A golf ball incorporates nanofiller material in its core, cover, or intermediate layers. Also, a method includes a step of blending into a composition for a golf ball nanocomposite material, nanofiller material or both. The nanocomposite and/or nanofiller materials impart favorable properties to materials used for golf balls, and they provide for greater versatility in usage than materials previously used. Particular compositions incorporating nanocomposite material also are described as suited for use in golf ball compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hyun Jin Kim, Kelvin Tsugio Okamoto, Hong Guk Jeon
  • Method for manufacturing sporting equipment incorporating urethane/nitroso composition
    Patent number: 7169861
    Abstract: Sports equipment incorporate thermoplastic compositions including urethane and a nitroso reaction product of a nitroso compound and a diisocyanate or polyisocyanate. The invention on allows for the processing advantages of a thermoplastic urethane with the superior performance characteristics of a cross-linked polyurethane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hyun Jin Kim, Hong Guk Jeon
  • Urethane sporting equipment composition incorporating nitroso compound
    Patent number: 7037985
    Abstract: Sports equipment incorporate thermoplastic compositions including urethane and a nitroso reaction product of a nitroso compound and a diisocyanate or polyisocyanate. The invention allows for the processing advantages of a thermoplastic urethane with the superior performance characteristics of a cross-linked polyurethane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hyun Jin Kim, Hong Guk Jeon
  • Golf ball incorporating a polymer network comprising silicone
    Patent number: 7026399
    Abstract: A composition including a non-silicone material, a silicone material, and a crosslinking agent. The composition forms a structure selected from the group consisting of an interpenetrating network structure and a thermoplastic vulcanizate structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hyun Jin Kim, Hong Guk Jeon
  • Golf ball incorporating urethane composition
    Patent number: 6939924
    Abstract: Golf ball covers and intermediate layers incorporate the reaction product of a thermoplastic urethane and a modified isocyanate to form a crosslinked polyurethane. The layers exhibit the ease of processing of a thermoplastic urethane, with the superior mechanical properties of a thermoset urethane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Inventors: Hyun Jin Kim, Hong Guk Jeon
  • Golf balls incorporating urethane compositions and methods for making them
    Patent number: 6924337
    Abstract: A golf ball that includes a core and a cover layer. The cover layer encases the core, and includes a composition of a thermoplastic urethane, formed as a reaction product of a diol or a polyol with an isocyanate and a peroxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hyun Jin Kim, Hong Guk Jeon
  • Golf ball incorporating styrenic block copolymer and urethane
    Publication number: 20040254298
    Abstract: Compositions, particularly preferred for use in golf ball cores, intermediate layers, and cover layers, incorporate a blend or copolymer of styrenic block copolymer and urethane. The compositions provide for superior mechanical performance and ease of processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Hyun Jin Kim, Hong Guk Jeon
  • Golf balls incorporating peptizers and method of manufacture
    Publication number: 20040248672
    Abstract: A golf ball including a composition having an unsaturated polymer, a cross-agent, and a peptizer, wherein the cross-linking agent is present in less than about 0.45 weight per 100 parts by weight of the unsaturated polymer. The composition can be rated into the golf ball's core, intermediate layers, and cover layers, and can provide performance and durability properties. The golf balls incorporating the composition are manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Hong Guk Jeon, Kelvin Tsugio Okamoto, Hyun Jin Kim
  • Golf balls incorporating peptizers and method of manufacture
    Publication number: 20040248669
    Abstract: A golf ball including a composition having an unsaturated polymer, a cross-linking agent, a peptizer, and an accelerator. The composition can be incorporated into the golf ball's core, intermediate layers, and cover layers, and can provide optimal performance and durability properties. The golf balls incorporating the composition are easy to manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Hyun Jin Kim, Hong Guk Jeon, Kelvin Tsugio Okamoto
  • Golf balls incorporating peptizers and method of manufacture
    Publication number: 20040248671
    Abstract: A golf ball including a composition having an unsaturated polymer, at least two cross-linking agents, and a peptizer. The composition can be incorporated into the golf ball's core, intermediate layers, and cover layers, and can provide optimal performance and durability properties. The golf balls incorporating the composition are easy to manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Hyun Jin Kim, Kelvin Tsugio Okamoto, Hong Guk Jeon
  • Golf balls incorporating peptizers and method of manufacture
    Publication number: 20040248670
    Abstract: A golf ball including a composition having an unsaturated polymer, a cross-linking agent, and a peptizer, where the peptizer is a non-metal salt of an organosulfur compound. The composition can be incorporated into the golf ball's core, intermediate layers, and cover layers, and can provide optimal performance and durability properties. The golf balls incorporating the composition are easy to manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Kelvin Tsugio Okamoto, Hyun Jin Kim, Hong Guk Jeon
  • Amine-modified ionomer resin
    Publication number: 20040236030
    Abstract: An ionomer modified by an amine-functionalized chemical for use in sporting equipment. The ionomer modified by an amine-functionalized chemical facilitates high COR, compression, durability, and ease of processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hyun Jin Kim, Hong Guk Jeon