Metallized and masked golf ball and method
OwnerJohn F Feeleyinventor
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a metallized golf ball possessing a masked section and methods for achieving a metallized golf ball possessing a masked section. The invention provides a golf ball masking stand, which effectively masks a portion of a golf ball, allowing coatings to be applied to the golf ball, while preventing coating of the masked section. Alternative masking techniques are disclosed, including the use of labels, double-stick tape, and printing methods to create a masked section. Preferably, metallization of the golf ball is achieved using physical vapor deposition and preferably a hydrophobic protective coating is applied to the metal layer inside the metallizing chamber.
Claims5
A metallized golf ball comprising:
- a. a metal layer applied to the exterior of the golf ball;
- b. a hydrophobic protective coating applied to the metal layer;
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- c. a masked section, which remains unprocessed and does not include either the metal layer or the hydrophobic coating.
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