Metal fusion bonding – Process – Alternative bonding
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-09
2010-12-21
Lin, Kuang Y (Department: 1793)
Metal fusion bonding
Process
Alternative bonding
C473S345000, C473S349000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07854364
ABSTRACT:
The present invention resides in a golf club head having a high COR that is durable and has desirable acoustic qualities. The club head includes a body portion, a striking face and a crown forming a hollow cavity of at least 150 cc in volume. The crown is secured to the body portion, enclosing an upper opening. A surface veil may also be provided about a junction of the crown and body. The crown has a maximum thickness no greater than about 2 mm. The density of the crown is less than the density of the body portion. The golf club head has a maximum coefficient of restitution of at least 0.80.
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Burnett Michael Scott
DeShiell Drew T.
Hoffman Joseph Henry
Vincent Benoit
Willett Kraig Alan
Klarquist & Sparkman, LLP
Lin Kuang Y
Taylor Made Golf Company Inc.
Yoon Kevin E
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