Patents by Inventor Michael Michalewich

Michael Michalewich 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: 20250082998
    Abstract: Casing compositions including carboxylic acid groups, cover compositions including an adhesion promoter with functional groups that crosslink with carboxylic acid groups, and golf balls made from such compositions that have crosslinks between functional groups of the cover compositions and the carboxylic acid groups. The type and concentration of the components in the casing and cover compositions, including the adhesion promoter, affect the adhesion between golf balls having components made from such compositions and, thus, can be used to produce a golf ball having increased durability. Additionally, methods of crosslinking casing and cover layers made from such casing and cover compositions to increase interlayer adhesion are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael Michalewich, Shawn Ricci
  • Publication number: 20250073539
    Abstract: A coating free, finished golf ball and a method of forming a coating free, finished golf ball are disclosed herein. The golf ball has an outermost surface defined exclusively via the cover. The cover disclosed herein can be formed from a polyurethane, polyurea, or hybrid of polyurethane-polyurea, in some examples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael Michalewich, Manjari Kuntimaddi, Derek Ladd, Courtney N. Engle, Michael R. Madson, Shawn Ricci
  • Publication number: 20250073536
    Abstract: A coating free, finished golf ball and a method of forming a coating free, finished golf ball are disclosed herein. The golf ball has an outermost surface defined exclusively via the cover. The cover disclosed herein can be formed from an ionomer, in some examples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael Michalewich, Manjari Kuntimaddi, Derek Ladd, Courtney N. Engle, Michael R. Madson, Shawn Ricci
  • Patent number: 12239886
    Abstract: Golf balls having covers made of thermoplastic polyurethane compositions are provided. Multi-piece golf balls can be made. In one embodiment, the outer cover layer is formed from a composition comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane and polydimethylsiloxane compound. Functionalized polydimethylsiloxane compounds also can be used to treat thermoplastic polyurethane golf ball covers. The cover composition and surface coatings can further include catalysts, ultraviolet (UV)—light stabilizers, and other additives. The coating methods have many benefits and the finished balls with thermoplastic polyurethane covers have good physical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Michael Michalewich, Mark L. Binette, Brian Comeau
  • Publication number: 20250065540
    Abstract: A method for manipulating a cure profile of an elastomer is disclosed. The method may include providing a formulation comprising an isocyanate prepolymer, a curative, a first catalyst, and a second catalyst. The method may further include curing the formulation by initiating a front-end cure reaction between the isocyanate prepolymer and the curative with the first catalyst. The method may further include decreasing a rate of a back-end cure reaction between the isocyanate prepolymer and the curative using the second catalyst, wherein the second catalyst does not impact the front-end cure reaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: ACUSHNET COMPANY
    Inventors: Shawn Ricci, Michael Michalewich, Robert Blink
  • Patent number: 12233315
    Abstract: Thermoplastic and thermoset compositions for use in golf balls that are formed from bio-based materials and that include urethane linkages, golf ball components formed using such thermoplastic or thermoset compositions, and golf balls including such golf components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael Michalewich, Shawn Ricci
  • Publication number: 20250010142
    Abstract: Thermoplastic and thermoset compositions for use in golf balls that are formed from bio-based materials and that include urethane linkages, golf ball components formed using such thermoplastic or thermoset compositions, and golf balls including such golf components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael Michalewich, Shawn Ricci
  • Patent number: 12179067
    Abstract: Compositions including a hardness agent and a water releasing agent and golf ball cores made from such compositions having a tailored hardness gradient are disclosed. The type and concentration of the components in the composition, including a hardness agent and a water releasing agent, affect the hardness, hardness gradient, and compression of cores made from the composition and, thus, can be used to produce a golf ball having desirable performance characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael Michalewich, Erin McDermott, Manjari Kuntimaddi, Doug Goguen, Dennis Britton
  • Publication number: 20240408454
    Abstract: A golf ball is disclosed herein that includes an intermediate layer having protrusions. Among other advantages, the geometry and profile of the protrusions are optimized to provide increased stiffness on shots with higher club head speeds, while maintaining the volume of the softer cover material in order to maintain sufficient spin on wedge shots. The protrusions are further configured to transfer energy during high speed club impacts and more efficiently reduce long game spin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2023
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Madson, Courtney N. Engle, Michael Michalewich
  • Patent number: 12157036
    Abstract: Casing compositions including carboxylic acid groups, cover compositions including an adhesion promoter with functional groups that crosslink with carboxylic acid groups, and golf balls made from such compositions that have crosslinks between functional groups of the cover compositions and the carboxylic acid groups. The type and concentration of the components in the casing and cover compositions, including the adhesion promoter, affect the adhesion between golf balls having components made from such compositions and, thus, can be used to produce a golf ball having increased durability. Additionally, methods of crosslinking casing and cover layers made from such casing and cover compositions to increase interlayer adhesion are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael Michalewich, Shawn Ricci
  • Publication number: 20240359060
    Abstract: Thermoplastic and thermoset compositions for use in golf balls that are formed from bio-based materials and that include urethane linkages, golf ball components formed using such thermoplastic or thermoset compositions, and golf balls including such golf components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2023
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael Michalewich, Shawn Ricci
  • Publication number: 20240325826
    Abstract: Coating compositions including hydroxyurethane linkages, coating layers formed from such coating compositions, and golf balls including such coating layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael Michalewich, Manjari Kuntimaddi
  • Publication number: 20240325828
    Abstract: Thermoplastic and thermoset compositions including hydroxyurethane linkages, golf ball components formed using such thermoplastic or thermoset compositions, and golf balls including such golf components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael Michalewich, Manjari Kuntimaddi
  • Patent number: 12102882
    Abstract: Thermoplastic and thermoset compositions for use in golf balls that are formed from bio-based materials and that include urethane linkages, golf ball components formed using such thermoplastic or thermoset compositions, and golf balls including such golf components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael Michalewich, Shawn Ricci
  • Patent number: 12097408
    Abstract: Casing compositions including carboxylic acid groups, cover compositions including an adhesion promoter with functional groups that crosslink with carboxylic acid groups, and golf balls made from such compositions that have crosslinks between functional groups of the cover compositions and the carboxylic acid groups. The type and concentration of the components in the casing and cover compositions, including the adhesion promoter, affect the adhesion between golf balls having components made from such compositions and, thus, can be used to produce a golf ball having increased durability. Additionally, methods of crosslinking casing and cover layers made from such casing and cover compositions to increase interlayer adhesion are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael Michalewich, Shawn Ricci
  • Publication number: 20240293701
    Abstract: Compositions including a base polymer and diene functional groups and/or dienophile functional groups attached to and crosslinking the base polymer, and golf balls made from such compositions are disclosed. The type and concentration of the components in the compositions, including the base polymer, the diene functional groups, and the dienophile functional groups, affect the hardness and resiliency of golf ball components made from such compositions, and thus, can be used to produce a golf ball having desirable performance characteristics. The compositions of the present disclosure may also be used in adjacent golf ball components to create crosslinks between such components that affect the adhesion between such golf balls components and, thus, can be used to produce a golf ball having increased durability. Golf ball components made from the compositions of the present disclosure may also have increased recyclability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael Michalewich, Kevin J. Dietz
  • Publication number: 20240278076
    Abstract: Casing compositions including carboxylic acid groups, cover compositions including an adhesion promoter with functional groups that crosslink with carboxylic acid groups, and golf balls made from such compositions that have crosslinks between functional groups of the cover compositions and the carboxylic acid groups. The type and concentration of the components in the casing and cover compositions, including the adhesion promoter, affect the adhesion between golf balls having components made from such compositions and, thus, can be used to produce a golf ball having increased durability. Additionally, methods of crosslinking casing and cover layers made from such casing and cover compositions to increase interlayer adhesion are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael Michalewich, Shawn Ricci
  • Publication number: 20240278086
    Abstract: Casing compositions including carboxylic acid groups, cover compositions including an adhesion promoter with functional groups that crosslink with carboxylic acid groups, and golf balls made from such compositions that have crosslinks between functional groups of the cover compositions and the carboxylic acid groups. The type and concentration of the components in the casing and cover compositions, including the adhesion promoter, affect the adhesion between golf balls having components made from such compositions and, thus, can be used to produce a golf ball having increased durability. Additionally, methods of crosslinking casing and cover layers made from such casing and cover compositions to increase interlayer adhesion are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael Michalewich, Shawn Ricci
  • Publication number: 20240278075
    Abstract: Casing compositions including carboxyl groups, cover compositions including hydroxyl groups and an adhesion promoter capable of crosslinking carboxyl and hydroxyl groups, and golf balls made from such compositions that have crosslinks between carboxyl groups in the casing composition and hydroxyl groups in the cover composition. The type and concentration of the components in the casing and cover compositions, including the adhesion promoter, affect the adhesion between golf balls having components made from such compositions and, thus, can be used to produce a golf ball having increased durability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael Michalewich, Shawn Ricci
  • Publication number: 20240278077
    Abstract: Casing compositions including carboxylic acid groups, cover compositions including an adhesion promoter with functional groups that crosslink with carboxylic acid groups, and golf balls made from such compositions that have crosslinks between functional groups of the cover compositions and the carboxylic acid groups. The type and concentration of the components in the casing and cover compositions, including the adhesion promoter, affect the adhesion between golf balls having components made from such compositions and, thus, can be used to produce a golf ball having increased durability. Additionally, methods of crosslinking casing and cover layers made from such casing and cover compositions to increase interlayer adhesion are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael Michalewich, Shawn Ricci