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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 31, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 26, 2009
William E. Morgan, Barrington, RI (US);
Kevin M. Harris, New Bedford, MA (US);
Edmund A. Hebert, Mattapoisett, MA (US);
Matthew F. Hogge, Plymouth, MA (US);
Shawn Ricci, New Bedford, MA (US);
Peter L. Serdahl, New Bedford, MA (US);
William E. Morgan, Barrington, RI (US);
Kevin M. Harris, New Bedford, MA (US);
Edmund A. Hebert, Mattapoisett, MA (US);
Matthew F. Hogge, Plymouth, MA (US);
Shawn Ricci, New Bedford, MA (US);
Peter L. Serdahl, New Bedford, MA (US);
Acushnet Company, Fairhaven, MA (US);
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.