PACKAGING INCORPORATING COLOR GOLF BALLS IN A COLOR PROGRESSION
A set of golf balls and package assembly, comprising: a package defining at least one cavity for housing a golf ball set; the golf ball set comprising a series comprising n golf balls, each having an overall color appearance of one of n different colors expressed in the CIE CIECAM color system wherein n>1; the series being ordered in a color progression such that at least one of the a b, h, J and C values, as defined in the CIE CIECAM color system, is different. The invention is also directed to a method of making the set of golf balls and package assembly.
1 . A set of golf balls and package assembly, comprising:
a package defining at least one cavity for housing a golf ball set;
the golf ball set comprising a series comprising n golf balls, each having an overall color appearance of one of n different colors expressed in the CIE CIECAM color system wherein n>1;
the series being ordered in a color progression such that at least one of the a b, h, J and C values, as defined in the CIE CIECAM color system, is different.
2 . The set of golf balls and package assembly of claim 1 , wherein n≧4 such that a 1 >a 2 >a 3 >a 4 .
3 . The set of golf balls and package assembly of claim 1 , wherein n≧4 such that a 1 <a 2 <a 3 <a 4 .
4 . The set of golf balls and package assembly of claim 1 , wherein n≧4 such that a 1 >a 2 <a 3 >a 4 .
5 . The set of golf balls and package assembly of claim 1 , wherein n≧4 such that a 1 <a 2 >a 3 <a 4 .
6 . The set of golf balls and package assembly of claim 1 , wherein n≧4 such that a 1 >a 2 >a 3 <a 4 .
7 . The set of golf balls and package assembly of claim 1 , wherein n≧4 such that a 1 <a 2 <a 3 >a 4 .
8 . The set of golf balls and package assembly of claim 1 , wherein n≧4 such that b 1 >b 2 >b 3 >b 4 .
9 . The set of golf balls and package assembly of claim 1 , wherein n≧4 such that b 1 <b 2 <b 3 <b 4 .
10 . The set of golf balls and package assembly of claim 1 , wherein n≧4 such that b 1 >b 2 <b 3 >b 4 .
11 . The set of golf balls and package assembly of claim 1 , wherein n≧4 such that b 1 <b 2 >b 3 <b 4 .
12 . The set of golf balls and package assembly of claim 1 , wherein n≧4 such that b 1 >b 2 >b 3 <b 4 .
13 . The set of golf balls and package assembly of claim 1 , wherein n≧4 such that b 1 <b 2 <b 3 >b 4 .
14 . A set of golf balls and package assembly comprising:
a package defining at least one cavity for housing a golf ball set;
the golf ball set comprising a series comprising n golf balls, each having an overall color appearance of one of n different colors expressed in the CIE CIECAM color system wherein n≧3;
the series being ordered in a color progression such that for h values h 1 , h 2 , h 3 , as defined in the CIE CIECAM color system, h 1 ≠h 2 ≠h 3 and h 1 , h 2 and h 3 are selected from h a , h b , h c , h d , h e , and h f wherein: 42°≧h a >−20°; 80°≧h b >42°; 103°≧h c >80°; 190°≧h d >103°; 270°≧h e >190°; and 340°≧h f >270°.
15 . The set of golf balls and package assembly of claim 14 , wherein at least one golf ball of the series comprises a cover comprising a material selected from the group comprising polyurethane, polyurea, and ionomer resins.
16 . The set of golf balls and package assembly of claim 14 , wherein at least one golf ball in the series comprises a pigment, dye or tint that is fluorescent.
17 . The set of golf balls and package assembly of claim 14 , wherein at least one golf ball in the series comprises a pigment, dye or tint that is inorganic or organic.
18 . The set of golf balls and package assembly of claim 14 , wherein at least one golf ball in the series comprises particulate material selected from the group comprising metal flake, iridescent glitter, metalized film and colored polyester foil.
19 . The set of golf balls and package assembly of claim 14 , wherein at least one golf ball in the series comprises a cover comprising a material which is at least partially transparent, translucent or pearlescent.
20 . The set of golf balls and package assembly of claim 14 , wherein at least one golf balls in the series comprises a cover and intermediate layer comprising a material which is at least partially transparent, translucent or pearlescent.
21 . A method of making package assembly including a set of golf balls, comprising:
providing a package defining at least one cavity for housing a golf ball set;
providing a set of G golf balls wherein G≧2, such that n golf balls of the set are arranged in a series, wherein n>1, the series being ordered in a progression such that at least one of the a b, h, J and C values, as defined in the CIE CIECAM color system, is different for each of the n golf balls;
placing the set of G golf balls in the at least one cavity; and
providing and/or securing a cover for the package to complete the package assembly.