Patents by Inventor William E. Morgan

William E. Morgan 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).

  • High performance golf ball having a reduced-distance
    Patent number: 7815528
    Abstract: A golf ball including a core and a cover layer, wherein the golf ball has a weight of about 1.39 oz to about 1.62 oz, and at a Reynolds number of about 230,000 and a non-dimensional spin ratio of about 0.085, the golf ball has a lift-to-weight ratio of greater than about 1.9 and a drag-to-weight ratio of greater than about 3.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Steven Aoyama, Edmund A. Hebert, Derek A. Ladd, William E. Morgan, Michael D. Jordan
  • MULTI-LAYER CORE GOLF BALL
    Publication number: 20100261552
    Abstract: Golf balls consisting of a multi-layer core and a cover are disclosed. The multi-layer core consists of a small, hard center enclosed by a soft intermediate core layer and an outer core layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Jeffrey L. Dalton, William E. Morgan
  • GOLF BALL DIMPLES FORMING INDICIA
    Publication number: 20100240472
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a golf ball with dimples. Some of the dimples have markings that are raised geometric elements having substantially the same elevation as the undimpled land area. Innovatively, the markings interact with and become components of dimples themselves rather than being additions or replacements for dimples. Innovatively, the markings increase the total perimeter value of one or more dimples, and the aggregate dimple perimeter value of a golf ball. Such increased perimeter quantities provide a means to control and improve aerodynamic performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Nicholas M. Nardacci, Matthew F. Hogge, William E. Morgan
  • GOLF BALL WITH SPHERICAL POLYGONAL DIMPLES
    Publication number: 20100227712
    Abstract: A golf ball includes an outer spherical surface and a plurality of dimples formed thereon. In accordance to one aspect of the invention, the dimples in accordance to the invention have a polygonal perimeter and a substantially spherical, concave depression. The substantially spherical depression comprises a spherical depression and a transitional portion bridging the area between the polygonal perimeter and the spherical depression. In accordance to another aspect of the invention, one or more sides of the polygonal perimeter may be non-linear or curved. The dimples of the present invention may fill the ball's entire outer surface, or the dimples may occupy a predetermined pattern on the ball. The predetermined pattern may also include one or more channels or raised beads on the surface of the ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: William E. Morgan, Michael J. Sullivan
  • MULTI-LAYER GOLF BALL WITH TRANSLUCENT COVER
    Publication number: 20100227710
    Abstract: A golf ball comprising a core, a cover and at least on intermediate layer therebetween. The intermediate layer includes pigment which contributes to the color or appearance of the ball and the cover is at least partially transparent such that the intermediate layer is at least partially visible. The cover is also comprised of an optical enhancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: William E. Morgan, Kevin M. Harris, Shawn Ricci
  • DISPLAY FIXTURE BUILD AND MAPPING SYSTEM AND METHOD AND RELATED PRODUCT SALES INFORMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100200657
    Abstract: A method of building and mapping a product display, the method involves the steps of: (a) utilizing a product display unit having multiple product holding locations, each product holding location for receiving multiple products for display; (b) assigning a parent identification data to the product display unit; (c) for each product holding location, utilizing unique item identification data for at least one product loaded into the product holding location, and linking the unique item identification data to data identifying product type; and (d) storing each unique item identification data and its associated data identifying product type in association with the parent identification data and data identifying the product holding location into which the product is loaded to create a data map of the product display unit and products loaded into the product holding locations of the product display unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: J&J PACKAGING CO.
    Inventor: William E. Morgan
  • Multi-layer core golf ball
    Patent number: 7753810
    Abstract: Golf balls consisting of a multi-layer core and a cover are disclosed. The multi-layer core consists of a small, hard center enclosed by a soft intermediate core layer and an outer core layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Jeffrey L. Dalton, William E. Morgan
  • Multi-layer golf ball with translucent cover
    Patent number: 7722483
    Abstract: A golf ball comprising a core, a cover and at least on intermediate layer therebetween. The intermediate layer includes pigment which contributes to the color or appearance of the ball and the cover is at least partially transparent such that the intermediate layer is at least partially visible. The cover is also comprised of an optical enhancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: William E. Morgan, Kevin M. Harris, Shawn Ricci
  • Golf ball with spherical polygonal dimples
    Patent number: 7722484
    Abstract: A golf ball includes an outer spherical surface and a plurality of dimples formed thereon. In accordance to one aspect of the invention, the dimples in accordance to the invention have a polygonal perimeter and a substantially spherical, concave depression. The substantially spherical depression comprises a spherical depression and a transitional portion bridging the area between the polygonal perimeter and the spherical depression. In accordance to another aspect of the invention, one or more sides of the polygonal perimeter may be non-linear or curved. The dimples of the present invention may fill the ball's entire outer surface, or the dimples may occupy a predetermined pattern on the ball. The predetermined pattern may also include one or more channels or raised beads on the surface of the ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: William E. Morgan, Michael J. Sullivan
  • MULTI-LAYER CORE GOLF BALL
    Publication number: 20090312122
    Abstract: Golf balls consisting of a multi-layer core and a cover are disclosed. The multi-layer core consists of a small, hard center enclosed by a soft intermediate core layer and an outer core layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Jeffrey L. Dalton, William E. Morgan
  • MULTILAYER GOLF BALL
    Publication number: 20090305816
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses a golf ball having a diameter and being comprised of a core and a cover, wherein the core is further comprised of a fluid mass at the center of the ball, and a first, solid, non-wound mantle layer surrounding the fluid mass, wherein the first mantle layer comprises a copolymer or terpolymer of ethylene and an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid, the acid being neutralized at least 80% by a salt of an organic acid, a cation source, or a suitable base of the organic acid, and wherein the cover comprises polyurethane, polyurea, or a polyurea/polyurethane hybrid. Preferably, the rate of spin decay is at least 10% of an initial spin rate of the golf ball over the entire ball flight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: WILLIAM E. MORGAN, HERBERT C. BOEHM, MICHAEL MCNAMARA, DIOMAR CORREIA, DONALD A. SERINO
  • Two-Layer Core Golf Ball
    Publication number: 20090181801
    Abstract: Golf balls consisting of a two-layer core and a cover are disclosed. The two-layer core consists of a small, relatively hard center enclosed by a relatively soft outer core layer. The specific gravity of the center and that of the outer core layer are substantially the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Jeffrey L. Dalton, William E. Morgan
  • Multi-Layer Core Golf Ball
    Publication number: 20090181796
    Abstract: Golf balls consisting of a multi-layer core and a cover are disclosed. The multi-layer core consists of a small, hard center enclosed by a soft intermediate core layer and an outer core layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Jeffrey L. Dalton, William E. Morgan
  • METHOD OF PROVIDING A MOISTURE VAPOR BARRIER LAYER TO A CORE OF A GOLF BALL
    Publication number: 20090169741
    Abstract: A method of forming a water vapor barrier layer to a core of a golf ball is provided. The method includes placing the core of the golf ball into a vapor barrier composition, withdrawing the lifting device, and spinning and optionally oscillating the core within the composition for a time sufficient for the composition to form a layer on the core. The present invention also provides an apparatus that can be used to form a water vapor barrier layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Matthew F. Hogge, Christopher Cavallaro, Richard Foukes, Michael J. Sullivan, William E. Morgan, Kevin M. Harris
  • GOLF BALL WITH TRANSLUCENT COVER
    Publication number: 20090137343
    Abstract: The present invention is directed a golf ball having at least a transparent or translucent cover and a core. The golf ball may also comprise an intermediate layer disposed between the core and the cover. The transparent or translucent cover may comprise a plurality of dimples on its surface as well as depressions other than dimples, such as stripes, text, or logos. Both the cover and the core may comprise an amount of dye or dyes. The cover may additionally comprise an amount of reflective particulates. The core may include a plurality of projections and/or depressions on its surface to provide more surface area for the adhesion of the cover to the core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: William E. Morgan, Kevin M. Harris, Edmund A. Hebert, Matthew F. Hogge, Shawn Ricci, Peter L. Serdahl
  • HIGH PERFORMANCE GOLF BALL HAVING A REDUCED-DISTANCE
    Publication number: 20090124424
    Abstract: A golf ball including a core and a cover layer, wherein the golf ball has a weight of about 1.39 oz to about 1.62 oz, and at a Reynolds number of about 161,000 and a non-dimensional spin ratio of about 0.122, the golf ball has a lift-to-weight ratio of greater than about 1.2 and a drag-to-weight ratio of greater than about 1.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Steven Aoyama, Edmund A. Hebert, Derek A. Ladd, William E. Morgan, Michael D. Jordan
  • HIGH PERFORMANCE GOLF BALL HAVING A REDUCED-DISTANCE
    Publication number: 20090124428
    Abstract: A golf ball including a core and a cover layer, wherein the golf ball has a weight of about 1.39 oz to about 1.62 oz, and at a Reynolds number of about 184,000 and a non-dimensional spin ratio of about 0.106, the golf ball has a lift-to-weight ratio of greater than about 1.4 and a drag-to-weight ratio of greater than about 2.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Steven Aoyama, Edmund A. Hebert, Derek A. Ladd, William E. Morgan, Michael D. Jordan
  • HIGH PERFORMANCE GOLF BALL HAVING A REDUCED-DISTANCE
    Publication number: 20090124422
    Abstract: A golf ball including a core and a cover layer, wherein the golf ball has a weight of about 1.39 oz to about 1.62 oz, and at a Reynolds number of about 230,000 and a non-dimensional spin ratio of about 0.085, the golf ball has a lift-to-weight ratio of greater than about 1.9 and a drag-to-weight ratio of greater than about 3.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Steven Aoyama, Edmund A. Hebert, Derek A. Ladd, William E. Morgan, Michael D. Jordan
  • HIGH PERFORMANCE GOLF BALL HAVING A REDUCED-DISTANCE
    Publication number: 20090124423
    Abstract: A golf ball including a core and a cover layer, wherein the golf ball has a weight of about 1.39 oz to about 1.62 oz, and at a Reynolds number of about 207,000 and a non-dimensional spin ratio of about 0.095, the golf ball has a lift-to-weight ratio of greater than about 1.7 and a drag-to-weight ratio of greater than about 2.4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Steven Aoyama, Edmund A. Hebert, Derek A. Ladd, William E. Morgan, Michael D. Jordan
  • HIGH PERFORMANCE GOLF BALL HAVING A REDUCED-DISTANCE
    Publication number: 20090124425
    Abstract: A golf ball including a core and a cover layer, wherein the golf ball has a weight of about 1.39 oz to about 1.62 oz, and at a Reynolds number of about 138,000 and a non-dimensional spin ratio of about 0.142, the golf ball has a lift-to-weight ratio of greater than about 0.9 and a drag-to-weight ratio of greater than about 1.2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Steven Aoyama, Edmund A. Hebert, Derek A. Ladd, William E. Morgan, Michael D. Jordan