Patent ID: 6796912
Filing Date: 2004-09-28
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A golf ball having a plurality of recessed dimples on the surface thereof, wherein at least one dimple is defined by the revolution of a Catenary curve, wherein the Catenary curve is defined by hyperbolic cosine function in the form of: Y=d&it;(cosh&it;(a&it;â€ƒ&it;x)-1)cosh&it;(a&it;â€ƒ&it;r)-1wherein:Y is the vertical distance from the dimple apex, x is the radial distance from the dimple apex, a is a shape constant, d is the depth of the dimple, wherein the depth is about 0.025 inches, and r is the radius of the dimple, wherein the radius is about 0.05 inches.