Method for drying and using swarf in golf balls

Details Method for drying and using swarf in golf balls Method for drying and using swarf in golf balls

2006-12-12

2006-12-12

Buttner, David J. (Department: 1712)

Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser

Synthetic resins

Process of treating scrap or waste product containing solid...

C521S045000, C525S193000, C525S236000, C525S274000, C473S371000, C473S374000, C473S377000, C473S378000

Reexamination Certificate

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07148262

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for reusing waste material generated during the manufacturing of golf ball cores. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for drying the waste material in order lower its moisture content. In addition, the present invention relates to golf balls and golf ball components that utilize waste material, and in particular swarf.

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