Citations made to U.S. granted patents by U.S. patents granted in 2022

Top 10 -  Furniture, games  [ Raw tally ]

Specific WIPO fields: [ Computer technology  |  Digital communication  |  Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy  |  Measurement  |  Audio-visual technology  |  Medical technology  |  Optics  |  Transport  |  Semiconductors  |  Telecommunications  |  Other special machines  |  Pharmaceuticals  |  Organic fine chemistry  |  Mechanical elements  |  Chemical engineering  |  Engines, pumps, turbines  |  Civil engineering  |  Control  |  Basic materials chemistry  |  Handling  |  Furniture, games  |  Machine tools  |  Biotechnology  |  Other consumer goods  |  Macromolecular chemistry, polymers  |  IT methods for management  |  Textile and paper machines  |  Basic communication processes  |  Surface technology, coating  |  Materials, metallurgy  |  Environmental technology  |  Thermal processes and apparatus  |  Analysis of biological materials  |  Food chemistry  |  Micro-structural and nano-technology ]

Summary:¹ The top cited patents in furniture and games, as indicated by the citations received from other patents granted in 2022, reveal several key themes:

Fitness Equipment: A significant focus is on the development of innovative fitness equipment, such as climbing machines, rowing machines, and resistance training devices. These devices are designed to provide effective workouts and cater to various fitness needs.

Golf Equipment: Patents related to golf club design and technology highlight the continuous efforts to improve performance and reduce variability in golf swings. This includes innovations in club head design, shaft materials, and grip technology.

Gaming and Simulation: While not directly related to traditional furniture, patents in this area, such as those for virtual reality and augmented reality devices, can be considered part of the broader gaming and entertainment industry. These technologies are transforming the way people interact with digital content and games.

Overall, the top cited patents in furniture and games reflect the increasing demand for products that enhance physical fitness, entertainment, and leisure activities. These innovations are driven by factors such as changing lifestyles, technological advancements, and consumer preferences.

#fitness #exercise #golf #gaming #virtualreality #augmentedreality #innovation #technology

[Cited by Examiner | Cited by Applicant]
Cited by Examiner

  1. 16 10179260    Climbing exercise apparatus
  Inventors:  Kenneth W Stearns; Joseph D Maresh

  2. 14 5803880    Stepper/climber exerciser
  Inventors:  Temple W. Allen

  3. 13 7775905    Golf club head with repositionable weight
  Inventors:  Todd P. Beach; Joseph H. Hoffman

  4. 12 5492515    Climbing exercise machine
  Inventors:  Richard D. Charnitski

  5. 11 5490818    Exercise device which simulates climbing a ladder
  Inventors:  Terry M. Haber; William H. Smedley; Clark B. Foster

  5. 11 8202175    Golf club head
  Inventors:  Wataru Ban

  7. 10 4982952    Simulated climbing exercise device
  Inventors:  Shui-Mu Wang

  7. 10 5040785    Climbing exercise machine
  Inventors:  Richard D. Charnitski

  7. 10 5766092    "Iron"-type golf club head
  Inventors:  Nicolas Mimeur; Jean-Marc Guibaud

  7. 10 7611424    Golf club head and golf club
  Inventors:  Masao Nagai; David Llewellyn; Tetsuya Kanayama

  7. 10 9211453    Golf club head with adjustable center of gravity
  Inventors:  Philip G. Foster; Matthew Myers; Wee Joung Kim; Steven C. Sutton; Larry Tang; Denver Holt

  7. 10 9259627    Golf club head with adjustable center of gravity
  Inventors:  Matthew Myers; James A. Seluga; Patrick Dawson

[Cited by Examiner | Cited by Applicant]
Cited by Applicant

  1. 40 4798378    Rowing machine
  Inventors:  Robert S. Jones

  2. 32 8287434    Method and apparatus for facilitating strength training
  Inventors:  Vyacheslav Zavadsky; Mykola Sherstyuk

  3. 31 1621477    Gymnastic apparatus
  Inventors:  Pilates Joe

  3. 31 3770267    Exercising machine having plural exercising implements thereon
  Inventors:  Carthy M Mc

  3. 31 4085934    Golf club
  Inventors:  Roy Alexander Churchward

  3. 31 5263913    Exercise machine
  Inventors:  John P. Boren

  3. 31 5885197    Exercise equipment
  Inventors:  Jimmy Barton

  3. 31 5967955    Collapsible exercise device
  Inventors:  Larry Westfall; Thomas Campanaro; Thomas A. Walter; James A. Kalthoff; Spencer Mackey

  3. 31 7163500    Reformer exercise apparatus anchor bar assembly
  Inventors:  Ken Endelman; Brian Janowski

  3. 31 7931570    Exercise device
  Inventors:  Jonathan Hoffman

 

1. The Summary was generated by Gemini (https://gemini.google.com/) after a brief chat about patent citations and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) fields, using a prompt generally as follows: 'Using the titles of the patents and the names of the inventors listed below, and any other relevant information you have, please write a paragraph or two explaining the major topics involved. Keep in mind we are using the cited patents as a proxy for the subject matter that was patented in 2022. Please also include relevant LinkedIn hashtags. The field in which these patents were cited is "[WIPO field]".' followed by the list of patents relating to that WIPO field. (The list of patents had been previously generated through other means.) As such, the statements in the Summary do not necessarily reflect my own views, and are NOT intended as legal, financial, or any other type of advice.

References:
Raw data from: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. "Data Download Tables." PatentsView. Accessed September 7, 2024. https://patentsview.org/download/data-download-tables.

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Published: Oct. 30, 2024