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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 10, 2010
Filed:
Jun. 14, 2004
Kevin M. Harris, New Bedford, MA (US);
William Brum, Raynham, MA (US);
Brian P. St. Aubin, South Dartmouth, MA (US);
Thomas L. Mydlack, Rochester, MA (US);
Paul A. Furze, Tiverton, RI (US);
Kevin M. Harris, New Bedford, MA (US);
William Brum, Raynham, MA (US);
Brian P. St. Aubin, South Dartmouth, MA (US);
Thomas L. Mydlack, Rochester, MA (US);
Paul A. Furze, Tiverton, RI (US);
Acushnet Company, Fairhaven, MA (US);
Abstract
A method for inspecting golf balls is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing at least one sensor capable of obtaining images of the infrared radiation emitted from the ball, obtaining at least one image of the ball using the sensor after paint or a coating has been applied to the surface of the ball, and determining whether the liquid was applied evenly on the surface of the ball. Preferably, the image is obtained during the transient period when the solvent in the paint or coating is evaporating. A number of numerical analysis can be used to determine the evenness of the paint or coating.