Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Veilleux
Thomas A. Veilleux 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).
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Patent number: 7347964Abstract: An apparatus and method for demolding golf balls from a mold cavity are disclosed. More specifically, an apparatus and method for demolding a golf ball from a mold cavity subsequent to forming a cover layer without the use of ejector or knockout pins are disclosed. The molding apparatus utilizes an undercut configuration that, upon opening the molds after molding a golf ball, serves to impart a rotational force upon the ball and dislodge it from the molds.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2005Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Thomas F. Bergin, Vincent J. Simonds, Thomas A. Veilleux
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Patent number: 7338393Abstract: A golf ball with a dimple pattern designed to maximize flight characteristics employs dimples which are created by joining two or more intersecting surfaces. The invention provides for single radius or dual radius dimples, preferably including smaller radius cylinders tangentially arranged along the side of the larger cylinders. The intersection of the cylinders forms tri-cylinders, tri-semicylinders, bi-cylinders, quad-semicylinders, penta-semicylinders, or more generally n-cylinders depending upon the number of intersecting cylinders. The golf ball includes a plurality of single or dual radius dimples created by intersecting n-cylinders to create maximum turbulence on the ball during flight.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2006Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Thomas A. Veilleux, Vincent J. Simonds, Kevin J. Shannon
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Publication number: 20080051226Abstract: A golf ball (20) having a low volume cover layer (14) is disclosed herein. The golf ball (20) has a cover layer (14) with a volume less than 0.1550 cubic inches. In a preferred embodiment, the cover layer (14) is composed of a reaction-injection molded polyurethane material. Preferably, the cover layer (14) has a plurality of deep depressions (99) with either a plurality of multi-faceted polygons (44) or dimples.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: VINCENT SIMONDS, THOMAS VEILLEUX, THOMAS BERGIN
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Publication number: 20080048362Abstract: An apparatus and method for demolding golf balls from a mold cavity are disclosed. More specifically, an apparatus and method for demolding a golf ball from a mold cavity subsequent to forming a cover layer without the use of ejector or knockout pins are disclosed. The molding apparatus utilizes an undercut configuration that, upon opening the molds after molding a golfball, serves to impart a rotational force upon the ball and dislodge it from the molds.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: THOMAS BERGIN, VINCENT SIMONDS, THOMAS VEILLEUX
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Publication number: 20080051225Abstract: A golf ball (20) having a low volume cover layer (14) is disclosed herein. The golf ball (20) has a cover layer (14) with a volume less than 0.1550 cubic inches. In a preferred embodiment, the cover layer (14) is composed of a reaction-injection molded polyurethane material. Preferably, the cover layer (14) has a plurality of deep depressions (99) with either a plurality of multi-faceted polygons (44) or dimples.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: VINCENT SIMONDS, THOMAS VEILLEUX, THOMAS BERGIN
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Publication number: 20080045359Abstract: A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides one or more deep dimples having two or more different radii is disclosed. The deep dimples(s) extend(s) through the cover layer to and/or into a layer or component underneath. The cover may be a single layer or it may include multiple layers. The deep dual dimples may be spherical or non-spherical, and the portion of the dimple that extends to or into the next inner layer may be the same or different shape as the outer portion of the dimple.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: KEVIN SHANNON, THOMAS VEILLEUX, VINCENT SIMONDS, THOMAS KENNEDY, DAVID MELANSON, MICHAEL TZIVANIS
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Publication number: 20080020866Abstract: A golf ball having traditional dimples and a tubular lattice structure is disclosed herein. The golf ball has dimples and a plurality of lattice members that form multi-faceted polygons. Each of the plurality of lattice members has an apex and the golf ball of the present invention conforms with the 1.68 inches requirement for USGA-approved golf balls. The interconnected lattice members form a plurality of polygons, preferably hexagons and pentagons. Each of the lattice members preferably has a continuous contour.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: VINCENT SIMONDS, THOMAS BERGIN, THOMAS VEILLEUX
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Patent number: 7320650Abstract: A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides one or more deep dimples having two or more different radii is disclosed. The deep dimples(s) extend(s) through the cover layer to and/or into a layer or component underneath. The cover may be a single layer or it may include multiple layers. The deep dual dimples may be spherical or non-spherical, and the portion of the dimple that extends to or into the next inner layer may be the same or different shape as the outer portion of the dimple.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2006Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Kevin J. Shannon, Thomas A. Veilleux, Vincent J. Simonds, Thomas J. Kennedy, III, David M. Melanson, Michael J. Tzivanis
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Publication number: 20080015056Abstract: A golf ball (20) having a plurality of primary dimples (50) with annular tubular portion (60) is disclosed herein. In a preferred embodiment, there are 332 primary dimples which cover a surface area ranging from 8l% to 87% of the golf ball (20). Also in a preferred embodiment, there are twenty different types of primary dimples (50), which vary in diameter, chord depth and/or entry angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: VINCENT SIMONDS, THOMAS BERGIN, THOMAS VEILLEUX, ERICH MUHLANGER
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Publication number: 20070293352Abstract: Pinless molding of a cover (24) for a golf ball (20), and an apparatus and method for manufacturing a golf ball precursor product (22) for use in pinless molding is disclosed herein. Preferably the golf ball precursor product (22) comprises a core (26) and a mantle layer (28). The golf ball precursor product (22) preferably has a plurality of lobes (30) extending from an innersphere (27). The plurality of lobes (30) allow the golf ball precursor product (22) to be centered within a cover mold without the use of pins for centering.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: THOMAS BERGIN, DANIEL MURPHY, VINCENT SIMONDS, THOMAS VEILLEUX
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Patent number: 7264560Abstract: Pinless molding of a cover (24) for a golf ball (20), and an apparatus and method for manufacturing a golf ball precursor product (22) for use in pinless molding is disclosed herein. Preferably the golf ball precursor product (22) comprises a core (26) and a mantle layer (28). The golf ball precursor product (22) preferably has a plurality of lobes (30) extending from an innersphere (27). The plurality of lobes (30) allow the golf ball precursor product (22) to be centered within a cover mold without the use of pins for centering.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2005Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Thomas F. Bergin, Daniel Murphy, Vincent J. Simonds, Thomas A. Veilleux
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Patent number: 7250011Abstract: A golf ball having traditional dimples and a tubular lattice structure is disclosed herein. The golf ball has dimples and a plurality of lattice members that form multi-faceted polygons. Each of the plurality of lattice members has an apex and the golf ball of the present invention conforms with the 1.68 inches requirement for USGA-approved golf balls. The interconnected lattice members form a plurality of polygons, preferably hexagons and pentagons. Each of the lattice members preferably has a continuous contour.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2006Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Vincent J. Simonds, Thomas F. Bergin, Thomas A. Veilleux
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Patent number: 7250012Abstract: A golf ball (20) having a plurality of primary dimples (50) with annular tubular portion (60) is disclosed herein. In a preferred embodiment, there are 332 primary dimples which cover a surface area ranging from 81% to 87% of the golf ball (20). Also in a preferred embodiment, there are twenty different types of primary dimples (50), which vary in diameter, chord depth and/or entry angle.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2006Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Vincent J. Simonds, Thomas F. Bergin, Thomas A. Veilleux, Erich Muhlanger
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Publication number: 20070164482Abstract: A process for reaction injection molding a polyurethane material for a layer of a golf ball is disclosed herein. The layer is preferably a cover for the golf ball. The process discloses preferred pressure parameters and mass flow parameters for reaction injection molding the layer. Such preferred pressure parameters include the difference from mix-head open to the shot mid-point, ??Pom, and the pressure difference from mix-head open to close, or ??Poc. The mass flow parameters include the percentage change in mass flow ratio from mix-head open to shot mid-point, or % MFRom, and the change in mass flow ratio from mix-head open to shot mid-point, or ?MFRom.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: David Melanson, Thomas Veilleux, Vincent Simonds, Michael Tzivanis
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Publication number: 20070135236Abstract: A golf ball (20) having a low volume cover layer (14) is disclosed herein. The golf ball (20) has a cover layer (14) with a volume less than 0.1550 cubic inches. In a preferred embodiment, the cover layer (14) is composed of a reaction-injection molded polyurethane material. Preferably, the cover layer (14) has a plurality of deep depressions (99) with either a plurality of multi-faceted polygons (44) or dimples.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2006Publication date: June 14, 2007Inventors: Vincent Simonds, Thomas Veilleux, Thomas Bergin
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Publication number: 20070129176Abstract: A golf ball (20) having a non-planar parting line (25), a first false non-planar parting line (26a) and a second false non-planar parting line (26b). A first group 32 of parting dimples defines the non-planar parting line (25). A second group (33) of parting dimples defines the first false non-planar parting line (26a). A third group (34) of parting dimples defines the second false non-planar parting line (26b). A plurality of hexispheres (70) are defined by the non-planar parting line (25) the first false non-planar parting line (26a) and the second false non-planar parting line (26b).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2007Publication date: June 7, 2007Inventors: Thomas Veilleux, Vincent Simonds, Kevin Shannon
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Publication number: 20070087865Abstract: A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides one or more deep dimples having two or more different radii is disclosed. The deep dimples(s) extend(s) through the cover layer to and/or into a layer or component underneath. The cover may be a single layer or it may include multiple layers. The deep dual dimples may be spherical or non-spherical, and the portion of the dimple that extends to or into the next inner layer may be the same or different shape as the outer portion of the dimple.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Inventors: Kevin Shannon, Thomas Veilleux, Vincent Simonds, Thomas Kennedy, David Melanson, Michael Tzivanis
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Publication number: 20070077321Abstract: Molding equipment and related processes for manufacturing golf balls are disclosed. Mold dies particularly adapted for reaction injection molding, and particularly using low viscosity reactants and high temperatures are described. The use of the noted mold dies eliminate or significantly reduce the occurrence of witness lines or other mold defects on golf balls produced therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Thomas Veilleux, David Melanson, Thomas Bergin
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Publication number: 20070069424Abstract: A molding assembly and related process are described that eliminate or significantly reduce cosmetic defects otherwise occurring in golf balls. The assembly includes molds with particular runner configurations, gate configurations, and venting characteristics. The assemblies and processes described herein are particularly well suited for reaction injection molding of golf balls.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2005Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventors: Thomas Veilleux, David Melanson, Thomas Bergin
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Patent number: 7192547Abstract: A process for reaction injection molding a polyurethane material for a layer of a golf ball is disclosed herein. The layer is preferably a cover for the golf ball. The process discloses preferred pressure parameters and mass flow parameters for reaction injection molding the layer. Such preferred pressure parameters include the difference from mix-head open to the shot mid-point, ??Pom, and the pressure difference from mix-head open to close, or ??Poc. The mass flow parameters include the percentage change in mass flow ratio from mix-head open to shot mid-point, or % MFRom, and the change in mass flow ratio from mix-head open to shot mid-point, or ?MFRom.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2006Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: David M. Melanson, Thomas A. Veilleux, Vincent J. Simonds, Michael J. Tzivanis