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Furniture specially adapted for children
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within A47D · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest A47D patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Rodney V. Telford29 patents · 437 citations
- 296Carol J. Lubick8 patents · 255 citations
- 392Daruni M. Gotel8 patents · 255 citations
- 488Robert D. Daley21 patents · 308 citations
- 583Michael L. Longenecker26 patents · 575 citations
- 679Frederick Karl Hopke14 patents · 197 citations
- 775Brian S. Kelly19 patents · 359 citations
- 871Porter R. Million19 patents · 173 citations
- 967Mary J. Koes14 patents · 154 citations
- 1063Michael Armbruster9 patents · 212 citations
- 1158Curtis M. Hartenstine32 patents · 297 citations
- 1254Haley Gibbons14 patents · 236 citations
- 1350Brandon Burkholder16 patents · 191 citations
- 1446John (Jason) C. Arnold, Iv15 patents · 211 citations
- 1542Brian M. Mcmahon15 patents · 132 citations
- 1638Meifeng Fan15 patents · 90 citations
- 1733John Derubes7 patents · 69 citations
- 1829Daniel A. Sack17 patents · 86 citations
- 1925Da Liang Zhang10 patents · 70 citations
- 2021Matthew A. Willms7 patents · 40 citations
- 2117Manqun Cheng12 patents · 39 citations
- 2213Patrick J. G. Bowers27 patents · 32 citations
- 238Gary T. Schultze10 patents · 21 citations
- 244Kathryn Beck Mallory5 patents · 15 citations
- 251Louise Wingfield Childs5 patents · 15 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A47D output across the last 5 years
- 199Rodney V. Telford29 patents · 437 citations
- 296Carol J. Lubick8 patents · 255 citations
- 392Daruni M. Gotel8 patents · 255 citations
- 488Robert D. Daley21 patents · 308 citations
- 583Michael L. Longenecker26 patents · 575 citations
- 679Frederick Karl Hopke14 patents · 197 citations
- 775Brian S. Kelly19 patents · 359 citations
- 871Porter R. Million19 patents · 173 citations
- 967Mary J. Koes14 patents · 154 citations
- 1063Michael Armbruster9 patents · 212 citations
- 1158Curtis M. Hartenstine32 patents · 297 citations
- 1254Haley Gibbons14 patents · 236 citations
- 1350Brandon Burkholder16 patents · 191 citations
- 1446Maarten Van Huystee12 patents · 228 citations
- 1542John (Jason) C. Arnold, Iv15 patents · 211 citations
- 1638Brian M. Mcmahon15 patents · 132 citations
- 1733Meifeng Fan15 patents · 90 citations
- 1829Lisen Elmberg6 patents · 163 citations
- 1925Jessica Kostyniak9 patents · 70 citations
- 2021Daniel Corso12 patents · 89 citations
- 2117Pao-Hsien Cheng9 patents · 154 citations
- 2213Chaitanya Tadipatri15 patents · 150 citations
- 238John Derubes7 patents · 69 citations
- 244Ryan N. Miller14 patents · 129 citations
- 251Steven Paperno9 patents · 87 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in A47D
- 199Susan H. Matthews9 patents · 1,342 citations
- 296Susan Matthews Brown13 patents · 993 citations
- 392Jamie S. Leach27 patents · 1,684 citations
- 488Diana Tharalson16 patents · 867 citations
- 583Douglas Tharalson15 patents · 809 citations
- 679Sheila Littlehorn15 patents · 974 citations
- 775Margaret A. Alivizatos5 patents · 461 citations
- 871Bruce Martin12 patents · 552 citations
- 967Sandra M. Darling8 patents · 497 citations
- 1063John S. Canna19 patents · 618 citations
- 1158Mark D. Jankowski7 patents · 413 citations
- 1254Mark Lamantia5 patents · 471 citations
- 1350Clarice Bonzer10 patents · 552 citations
- 1446Rodney V. Telford29 patents · 437 citations
- 1542Carol J. Lubick8 patents · 255 citations
- 1638Daruni M. Gotel8 patents · 255 citations
- 1733Karin Annette Frost7 patents · 309 citations
- 1829Dale Richard Waters19 patents · 291 citations
- 1925Susan Marie Waters19 patents · 291 citations
- 2021Daniel R. Pinch5 patents · 444 citations
- 2117Louis Shamie14 patents · 555 citations
- 2213Ying-Hsiung Cheng16 patents · 685 citations
- 238Kristin A. Tidwell9 patents · 432 citations
- 244Kenneth Von Felten6 patents · 256 citations
- 251Richard Glover8 patents · 453 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring A47D patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12342970B1✦ AIBathroom stool4 cites · 202582% earned
- 296US12402731B1✦ AIReflux-preventing cushion for combined use as baby bed having fixing band that is angle-ad4 cites · 202582% earned
- 392US11864667B1✦ AIFoldable crib7 cites · 202486% earned
- 488US12279702B1Pillow slipcover with bolster4 cites · 202575% earned
- 583US12396493B1Swaddle blanket2 cites · 202576% earned
- 679US12342940B1Contoured surface support cushion3 cites · 202580% earned
- 775US12035820B1Folding cross bar and baby crib3 cites · 202480% earned
- 871US12156598B1Multifunctional learning tower3 cites · 202480% earned
- 967US12139186B2Baby walker3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1063USD1009723SPart for baby carriage6 cites · 202485% earned
- 1158US11903495B1Travel nursery apparatus6 cites · 202478% earned
- 1254US12089753B2Adjustable child carrier with multiple carry orientations3 cites · 202463% earned
- 1350US12446702B1Firm support pillow2 cites · 202567% earned
- 1446US12390019B1Side structure of playpen framework, playpen framework, playpen, and folding method of the2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1542US12329292B1Side structure, playpen frame and playpen1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1638US11889930B1Foldable child seat3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1733US12222062B2Foldable support2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1829US12114788B2Dual infant rocking device2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1925US12226022B2Crib accessory1 cites · 202440% earned
- 2021US12201164B1System for maintaining an infant in a supine position1 cites · 202556% earned
- 2117US12502010B1Playyard1 cites · 202567% earned
- 2213US12274374B2Baby carrier1 cites · 202567% earned
- 238US12036186B2Adjustable baby self feeding pillow2 cites · 202476% earned
- 244US12264703B2Locking mechanism and child's product3 cites · 202480% earned
- 251US11963623B2Adjustable baby bouncer1 cites · 202444% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring A47D patents of the last 5 years
- 199USD929138S✦ AIConvertible furniture29 cites · 202191% earned
- 296US12342970B1✦ AIBathroom stool4 cites · 202582% earned
- 392USD935208S✦ AIStep stool20 cites · 202190% earned
- 488US12402731B1Reflux-preventing cushion for combined use as baby bed having fixing band that is angle-ad4 cites · 202582% earned
- 583USD907379SStep stool23 cites · 202190% earned
- 679US11723477B2Convertible highchair19 cites · 202190% earned
- 775US11684175B2Adjustable child carrier with multiple carry orientations12 cites · 202274% earned
- 871US11440444B2Baby carrier11 cites · 202278% earned
- 967US11266253B1Scissoring bassinet with soft inside and outside19 cites · 202285% earned
- 1063US11786055B2Adjustable child carrier8 cites · 202366% earned
- 1158USD951849SVehicle roof16 cites · 202289% earned
- 1254US11864667B1Foldable crib7 cites · 202486% earned
- 1350US12279702B1Pillow slipcover with bolster4 cites · 202575% earned
- 1446US11759027B2Awning10 cites · 202281% earned
- 1542US11304540B1Baby carrier device10 cites · 202287% earned
- 1638US12396493B1Swaddle blanket2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1733US11147319B2Infant swaddle sack with harness11 cites · 202178% earned
- 1829US11596242B1Playyard9 cites · 202372% earned
- 1925US11330916B1Side structure of fence frame, fence frame, fence and folding method thereof7 cites · 202286% earned
- 2021US11272791B2Multiple position baby carrier13 cites · 202283% earned
- 2117US11202519B1Bassinet apparatus9 cites · 202177% earned
- 2213US11382438B2Baby seat carrier9 cites · 202181% earned
- 238US11607052B1Full body side sleep pillow and methods6 cites · 202378% earned
- 244US11612252B1Step stool and assembly methods9 cites · 202387% earned
- 251US12342940B1Contoured surface support cushion3 cites · 202580% earned
All-time canon
The defining A47D patents of the whole record
- 199US5887304A✦ AIApparatus and method for preventing sudden infant death syndrome308 cites · 199994% earned
- 296US4886697A✦ AIThermoplastic material containing absorbent pad or other article277 cites · 198994% earned
- 392US5261134A✦ AIInfant support pillow207 cites · 199394% earned
- 488US5519906AFastening support pillow198 cites · 199694% earned
- 583US4383713AOrthopedic support apparatus for infants196 cites · 198394% earned
- 679US4066072AComfort cushion for infants188 cites · 197894% earned
- 775US6038720AAttachment for a support pillow and methods for its use188 cites · 200094% earned
- 871US5678739AInfant carrier with harness and detachable shell187 cites · 199794% earned
- 967US5546620ABaby support with interconnectable play toys180 cites · 199694% earned
- 1063US4811437AFoldable playyard179 cites · 198994% earned
- 1158US5544870APlay enclosure apparatus177 cites · 199694% earned
- 1254US4986458AInfant carrier176 cites · 199194% earned
- 1350US5339470ACombination foldable playpen and dressing/changing table174 cites · 199494% earned
- 1446US5951102AHigh chair173 cites · 199994% earned
- 1542US5778465ABassinet for attachment to a child's playard171 cites · 199894% earned
- 1638US5154649AInflatable nursing pillow171 cites · 199294% earned
- 1733US5581833ASupport pillow with lumbar support for use in nursing and other applications168 cites · 199694% earned
- 1829US6017088AConvertible infant carrier/restraint system166 cites · 200094% earned
- 1925US4434920ASoft orthopedic pouch-type infant carrier162 cites · 198494% earned
- 2021US4670923ATransparent crib bumper pads162 cites · 198794% earned
- 2117US5246152ABaby carrier with head support161 cites · 199394% earned
- 2213US4873734ABumper sheet160 cites · 198994% earned
- 238US6336237B1Mattress with conditioned airflow160 cites · 200294% earned
- 244US4154323AMulti-purpose bag159 cites · 197994% earned
- 251US4723300AConvertible tote bag157 cites · 198894% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest A47D patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199MATTEL INC77 patents · 2,534 citations
- 296THE ERGO BABY CARRIER INC30 patents · 357 citations
- 392REGALO INT LLC79 patents · 560 citations
- 488WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AG178 patents · 367 citations
- 583THORLEY IND LLC27 patents · 188 citations
- 679GRACO CHILDRENS PRODUCTS INC24 patents · 193 citations
- 775ARTSANA USA INC12 patents · 102 citations
- 871THE BOPPY COMPANY LLC11 patents · 69 citations
- 967THORNE HENRY F8 patents · 50 citations
- 1063GOODBABY GROUP CORP8 patents · 45 citations
- 1158LOVEVERY INC5 patents · 11 citations
- 1254XIAMEN HONOR IND AND TRADING CO LTD5 patents · 18 citations
- 1350BAMBINO PREZIOSO SWITZERLAND AG5 patents · 13 citations
- 1446MONAHAN PRODUCTS LLC4 patents · 15 citations
- 1542PLUIE INC4 patents · 12 citations
- 1638SLUMBERPOD LLC3 patents · 8 citations
- 1733FOUND WORLDWIDE INC5 patents · 13 citations
- 1829SPIN MASTER INC6 patents · 1 citations
- 1925POSTREL RICHARD4 patents · 6 citations
- 2021UNIV NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL3 patents · 8 citations
- 2117Bean Ventures LLC3 patents · 11 citations
- 2213KIDS2 LLC5 patents · 4 citations
- 238VOLTZ KIA SHUN4 patents · 4 citations
- 244BE AEROSPACE INC3 patents · 6 citations
- 251YEN JAMES K C2 patents · 15 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A47D output across the last 5 years
- 199EVENFLO CO INC25 patents · 1,355 citations
- 296MATTEL INC77 patents · 2,534 citations
- 392KOLCRAFT ENTPR INC28 patents · 782 citations
- 488THE ERGO BABY CARRIER INC30 patents · 357 citations
- 583REGALO INT LLC79 patents · 560 citations
- 679BREATHABLEBABY LLC12 patents · 192 citations
- 775WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AG178 patents · 367 citations
- 871THORLEY IND LLC27 patents · 188 citations
- 967HALO INNOVATIONS INC7 patents · 255 citations
- 1063CHENG PAO-HSIEN9 patents · 179 citations
- 1158GRACO CHILDRENS PRODUCTS INC24 patents · 193 citations
- 1254ARTSANA SPA11 patents · 116 citations
- 1350ARTSANA USA INC12 patents · 102 citations
- 1446PAPERNO STEVEN9 patents · 87 citations
- 1542BABYBJOERN AB5 patents · 89 citations
- 1638DELTA ENTPR CORP7 patents · 72 citations
- 1733DOREL JUVENILE GROUP INC13 patents · 77 citations
- 1829THE BOPPY COMPANY LLC11 patents · 69 citations
- 1925THORNE HENRY F8 patents · 50 citations
- 2021GOODBABY GROUP CORP8 patents · 45 citations
- 2117SKIP HOP INC9 patents · 37 citations
- 2213LONG PATRICIA5 patents · 56 citations
- 238Lalabu LLC8 patents · 26 citations
- 244KIDS2 INC11 patents · 38 citations
- 251CHUAH KHAI GAN4 patents · 42 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in A47D
- 199BOPPY CO23 patents · 1,677 citations
- 296EVENFLO CO INC25 patents · 1,355 citations
- 392FISHER PRICE INC14 patents · 1,011 citations
- 488LISCO INC20 patents · 1,379 citations
- 583MATTEL INC77 patents · 2,534 citations
- 679GRACO CHILDRENS PROD INC78 patents · 3,167 citations
- 775COSCO INC28 patents · 1,482 citations
- 871FIRST YEARS INC15 patents · 875 citations
- 967KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES INC10 patents · 744 citations
- 1063ERGO BABY CARRIER INC5 patents · 294 citations
- 1158LEACH JAMIE S22 patents · 1,178 citations
- 1254BABY TREND INC12 patents · 511 citations
- 1350COSCO MAN INC36 patents · 1,315 citations
- 1446SPALDING & EVENFLO7 patents · 463 citations
- 1542ARMS REACH CONCEPTS INC9 patents · 517 citations
- 1638KOLCRAFT ENTPR INC28 patents · 782 citations
- 1733GRACO METAL PRODUCTS INC13 patents · 689 citations
- 1829TOP FORTUNE LTD8 patents · 485 citations
- 1925APRICA KASSAI KK24 patents · 736 citations
- 2021WONDERLAND NURSERY GOODS93 patents · 1,634 citations
- 2117QUAKER OATS CO8 patents · 464 citations
- 2213KOLCRAFT ENTPR7 patents · 283 citations
- 238GERRY BABY PROD7 patents · 439 citations
- 244CENTURY PRODUCTS CO7 patents · 373 citations
- 251THE ERGO BABY CARRIER INC30 patents · 357 citations
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