Abstract: An environmentally friendly sheet material, and thermoformed products made with that material. The two-, three- or four layer environmentally friendly sheet material is especially suited for use in connection with the manufacture of cups and similar containers and products. In a two-layer compostable sheet, the first layer is a relatively thick layer containing up to 50% additive. The second layer is a relatively thin layer of substantially clear compostable material. The two-layer sheet material is preferably made by co-extruding the first and second layers together. The multi-layer material and the products therefrom of the invention exhibits surprisingly high gloss levels on one side thereof.

Abstract: A golf ball, and method for making it, are disclosed wherein the golf ball includes a core including a center point having a first hardness value and/or first specific gravity value and an outer surface having a second hardness value and/or second specific gravity value. The first and second hardness values and the first and second specific gravity values are different from each other.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a two-piece golf ball having a core over, wherein the core comprises at least one unsaturated polymer, at least one cross-linking agent, at least one co-cross-linking agent, and at least one peptizer (comprising one or more organic sulfur compounds, or one or more metal or non-metal salts of an organic sulfur compound), and optionally at least one weight adjusting filler. The improved two-piece balls have optimal velocity and distance performance, as well as excellent shot feel, the called “long and soft” combination. The balls also demonstrate excellent durability properties, and ease of manufacture.

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.

Abstract: Polymer molding processes, such as injection-molding processes, include use of a viscosity-reducing supercritical fluid additive resulting in less breakage of reinforcing fibers upon introduction into the mold.