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Amusement park rides & devices
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within A63G · public-visibility date · generated 2026-07-19
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest A63G patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Ali Kermani13 patents · 379 citations
- 296Cecil D. Magpuri11 patents · 227 citations
- 392Fernando Benjamin Fischmann19 patents · 157 citations
- 488Justin Michael Schwartz51 patents · 130 citations
- 583Clement Ginestet12 patents · 55 citations
- 679Travis Jon Cossairt20 patents · 57 citations
- 775Wei Cheng Yeh21 patents · 56 citations
- 871Patrick Devin Boyle20 patents · 60 citations
- 967Sean Horihan5 patents · 33 citations
- 1063David Gerard Majdali21 patents · 54 citations
- 1158Douglas Griffin12 patents · 33 citations
- 1254Kalon Ross Gutierrez12 patents · 33 citations
- 1350Claudio Barrera7 patents · 38 citations
- 1446Amanda Zielkowski18 patents · 43 citations
- 1542John Duncan11 patents · 27 citations
- 1638Richard Schulze11 patents · 27 citations
- 1733Thomas L. Keller12 patents · 32 citations
- 1829Akiva Meir Krauthamer28 patents · 34 citations
- 1925Patrick John Goergen20 patents · 22 citations
- 2021Michael David Russell, Jr.10 patents · 18 citations
- 2117Gregory S. Hall21 patents · 17 citations
- 2213Rachel Sarah Wilcox9 patents · 17 citations
- 238Daniel Matthew Freedman14 patents · 18 citations
- 244Timothy Fitzgerald Garnier9 patents · 18 citations
- 251Alexander Wynne-Edwards4 patents · 17 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A63G output across the last 5 years
- 199Rick A. Briggs47 patents · 4,559 citations
- 296Ali Kermani13 patents · 379 citations
- 392Richard D. Hunter33 patents · 534 citations
- 488Bruce Mcfarland25 patents · 344 citations
- 583Cecil D. Magpuri11 patents · 227 citations
- 679Adam Fincham13 patents · 106 citations
- 775Kelly Slater13 patents · 106 citations
- 871James Allen Liggett14 patents · 285 citations
- 967Eric S. Cylvick14 patents · 150 citations
- 1063Hette Knijpstra7 patents · 135 citations
- 1158Troy Lee Garland8 patents · 131 citations
- 1254Fernando Benjamin Fischmann19 patents · 157 citations
- 1350Brian B. Mcquillian17 patents · 107 citations
- 1446Justin Michael Schwartz51 patents · 130 citations
- 1542Michael Troy Richardson5 patents · 175 citations
- 1638Clement Ginestet12 patents · 55 citations
- 1733Alberto Zamperla11 patents · 102 citations
- 1829Kenneth D. Salter5 patents · 172 citations
- 1925Thierry Coup10 patents · 183 citations
- 2021Travis Jon Cossairt20 patents · 57 citations
- 2117Wei Cheng Yeh21 patents · 56 citations
- 2213Patrick Devin Boyle20 patents · 60 citations
- 238Kevin A. Wright10 patents · 42 citations
- 244Sean Horihan5 patents · 33 citations
- 251Robert Cortelyou21 patents · 52 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in A63G
- 199Rick A. Briggs47 patents · 4,559 citations
- 296Thomas J. Lochtefeld33 patents · 2,611 citations
- 392Ali Kermani13 patents · 379 citations
- 488Frederick Langford7 patents · 604 citations
- 583John Schooley28 patents · 832 citations
- 679Errol W. Mckoy7 patents · 392 citations
- 775Richard D. Hunter33 patents · 534 citations
- 871Robert Spieldiener11 patents · 442 citations
- 967Gerald L. Barber12 patents · 432 citations
- 1063Philip Hettema4 patents · 649 citations
- 1158William J. Kitchen20 patents · 507 citations
- 1254Mark W. Sumner7 patents · 288 citations
- 1350Reinhold Spieldiener8 patents · 355 citations
- 1446Alfons Saiko7 patents · 342 citations
- 1542Marvin Smollar7 patents · 256 citations
- 1638Kenzou Kassai6 patents · 292 citations
- 1733Bruce Mcfarland25 patents · 344 citations
- 1829Richard Mazursky5 patents · 207 citations
- 1925John F. Mares6 patents · 209 citations
- 2021Cecil D. Magpuri11 patents · 227 citations
- 2117Adam Fincham13 patents · 106 citations
- 2213Kelly Slater13 patents · 106 citations
- 238John A. Nepomuceno7 patents · 118 citations
- 244Daniel Brassard9 patents · 215 citations
- 251Scott R. Trowbridge5 patents · 258 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring A63G patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US11998854B1✦ AILow-friction recreational slide system8 cites · 202480% earned
- 296USD1048952S✦ AIDrifting kart6 cites · 202458% earned
- 392US12247413B2✦ AIChamber and control system and method for generating waves3 cites · 202461% earned
- 488US12165248B2Systems and methods for providing physical challenge games2 cites · 202458% earned
- 583US12458897B2Ride feature having conjoined bowl structure1 cites · 202550% earned
- 679US11930935B1Convertible swinging seat2 cites · 202476% earned
- 775US12257519B1Multifunctional toy for early childhood education1 cites · 202567% earned
- 871US12084092B1Auto-return zip line trolley system2 cites · 202476% earned
- 967US12076657B2Zip line rail system1 cites · 202444% earned
- 1063US12011672B2Inflatable attractions1 cites · 202450% earned
- 1158US11952020B1System and method for controlling ride vehicle restraint via computer implemented process1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1254US12299522B2System and method for integrating interactive objects and attraction experiences1 cites · 202456% earned
- 1350US12207373B2Electronic post for amusement park system1 cites · 202456% earned
- 1446US12502621B2Animated figure walking mechanism1 cites · 202456% earned
- 1542US11972039B1Augmented reality skydiving system1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1638US12005374B1Vehicle relay racing system and method thereof1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1733US12172679B2Gap blocking systems and methods for amusement park attractions0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1829US12186678B2Amusement park ride tunnel0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1925USRE50071EApparatus and method for grid-based virtual reality attraction0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2021US12190194B2Local interaction systems and methods0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2117US12267129B2Systems and methods for a wirelessly powered interactive guest device0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2213US12576298B2Fitness system, fitness assembly arrangement and functional fitness elements0 cites · 20240% earned
- 238US12316938B2Playground apparatus comprising a camera support0 cites · 20240% earned
- 244US12448799B2Venue transformation and construction method for creating a public access tropical style s0 cites · 20240% earned
- 251US12262820B2Foldable swing frame0 cites · 20240% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring A63G patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11891834B2✦ AIChamber and control system and method for generating waves13 cites · 202275% earned
- 296USD953939S✦ AIDrifting kart15 cites · 202267% earned
- 392US11998854B1✦ AILow-friction recreational slide system8 cites · 202480% earned
- 488US11669929B2Publicly accessible urban beach entertainment complex with a centerpiece man-made tropical7 cites · 202270% earned
- 583US11547201B1Rotary hanging chair7 cites · 202386% earned
- 679US10888794B1Enhanced amusement vehicles and a method for simulating power-ups in-game virtual vehicle 10 cites · 202175% earned
- 775USRE49215EWave generating apparatus and method10 cites · 202287% earned
- 871USD982115SWater slide8 cites · 202373% earned
- 967US11730274B1Chair and attachable ottomon that converts to a slide6 cites · 202385% earned
- 1063US11045678B1Systems and methods for modular recreational structures8 cites · 202186% earned
- 1158US11524244B1Systems and methods for interactive physical environments5 cites · 202269% earned
- 1254US11800923B1Adjustably positionable hanging recliner5 cites · 202377% earned
- 1350US11007960B1Restraint systems and restraint system methods9 cites · 202174% earned
- 1446US11786830B2Zip line rail system4 cites · 202264% earned
- 1542US11452944B2Immersive live-action gaming facility5 cites · 202277% earned
- 1638US11850509B2Interactive theater system with real-time feedback and dynamic special effects4 cites · 202275% earned
- 1733US11478718B1Boat motion simulator5 cites · 202284% earned
- 1829US10994216B2Virtual reality motion simulator5 cites · 202184% earned
- 1925US11660546B2Sequenced chamber wave generator controller and method4 cites · 202161% earned
- 2021US11779851B2Water amusement ride motion governor4 cites · 202175% earned
- 2117US11583027B1Augmented situational awareness hub4 cites · 202375% earned
- 2213US11260308B1Swingset frame4 cites · 202282% earned
- 238US11344125B1Rotary hanging chair4 cites · 202282% earned
- 244US11559750B2Dynamic projection mapping for morphing set pieces4 cites · 202282% earned
- 251US11529536B1Swinging and climbing apparatus with vertically supported webbing4 cites · 202282% earned
All-time canon
The defining A63G patents of the whole record
- 199US5299810A✦ AIVehicle simulator including cross-network feedback704 cites · 199495% earned
- 296US5785592A✦ AIInteractive target game system596 cites · 199895% earned
- 392US6761637B2✦ AIMethod of game play using RFID tracking device442 cites · 200185% earned
- 488US6152854AOmni-directional treadmill324 cites · 200094% earned
- 583US5403238AAmusement park attraction258 cites · 199594% earned
- 679US5194048AParticipatory water play apparatus253 cites · 199389% earned
- 775US5562572AOmni-directional treadmill242 cites · 199694% earned
- 871US6220965B1Amusement system240 cites · 200194% earned
- 967US6796908B2Interactive dark ride240 cites · 200394% earned
- 1063US7850527B2Magic-themed adventure game228 cites · 200684% earned
- 1158US5482510AAmusement device passing within tube227 cites · 199694% earned
- 1254US6375578B1Two-way interactive water slide206 cites · 200291% earned
- 1350US6336771B1Rotatable wave-forming apparatus203 cites · 200294% earned
- 1446US6179619B1Game machine for moving object201 cites · 200194% earned
- 1542US6210287B1Interactive arena play structure201 cites · 200194% earned
- 1638US5820471AParticipatory water play system199 cites · 199894% earned
- 1733US4205785AWater play toy with elevatable crown portion188 cites · 198094% earned
- 1829US5378197AWaterslide play apparatus188 cites · 199594% earned
- 1925US6527646B1Competition water slide185 cites · 200394% earned
- 2021US7614958B2Interactive quest game184 cites · 200490% earned
- 2117US6186902B1Participatory water slide play structure182 cites · 200190% earned
- 2213US4149710AWaterslide amusement device182 cites · 197994% earned
- 238US5865680AKinetic interactive play structure177 cites · 199990% earned
- 244US5405294AParticipatory water play apparatus176 cites · 199588% earned
- 251US5473990ARide vehicle control system174 cites · 199594% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest A63G patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199KERMANI ALI14 patents · 379 citations
- 296DISNEY ENTPR INC102 patents · 867 citations
- 392PROSLIDE TECHNOLOGY INC20 patents · 372 citations
- 488WHITEWATER WEST IND LTD53 patents · 490 citations
- 583UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC344 patents · 668 citations
- 679CRYSTAL LAGOONS TECH INC17 patents · 115 citations
- 775LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES INC17 patents · 43 citations
- 871JIMI IP LLC6 patents · 21 citations
- 967PLAYCORE WISCONSIN INC25 patents · 19 citations
- 1063KOMPAN AS10 patents · 17 citations
- 1158BESTWAY INFLATABLES & MAT CORP8 patents · 23 citations
- 1254Open World Entertainment LLC4 patents · 10 citations
- 1350BROGENT TECH INC8 patents · 11 citations
- 1446VEKOMA RIDES ENG B V7 patents · 8 citations
- 1542CROWNTEC JIANG XI SPORTS TECH CO LTD3 patents · 14 citations
- 1638WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AG3 patents · 5 citations
- 1733FALCONS BEYOND BRANDS LLC3 patents · 4 citations
- 1829SHIRLEY-SMITH ALEX2 patents · 5 citations
- 1925Slick Slide LLC1 patents · 8 citations
- 2021People Levers LLC4 patents · 0 citations
- 2117Back Porch Innovations LLC2 patents · 2 citations
- 2213HAWE HYDRAULIK SE3 patents · 2 citations
- 238KROMER JR GARY C1 patents · 2 citations
- 244SLEADD NATHAN GRAHAM1 patents · 2 citations
- 251WINX INNOVATIONS LLC1 patents · 1 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A63G output across the last 5 years
- 199KERMANI ALI14 patents · 379 citations
- 296DISNEY ENTPR INC102 patents · 867 citations
- 392PROSLIDE TECHNOLOGY INC20 patents · 372 citations
- 488WHITEWATER WEST IND LTD53 patents · 490 citations
- 583AMERICAN WAVE MACHINES INC18 patents · 173 citations
- 679UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC344 patents · 668 citations
- 775CRYSTAL LAGOONS TECH INC17 patents · 115 citations
- 871ZAMPERLA ANTONIO SPA17 patents · 88 citations
- 967CHEN SAMUEL20 patents · 125 citations
- 1063MACK RIDES GMBH & CO KG24 patents · 121 citations
- 1158SONY CORP7 patents · 99 citations
- 1254EDDY CURRENT LP8 patents · 42 citations
- 1350S&S WORLDWIDE INC7 patents · 52 citations
- 1446AMAN JAMES ANDREW10 patents · 45 citations
- 1542LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES INC17 patents · 43 citations
- 1638JIMI IP LLC6 patents · 21 citations
- 1733ZIPHOLDINGS LLC8 patents · 36 citations
- 1829PLAYCORE WISCONSIN INC25 patents · 19 citations
- 1925JACKSON DAVID ALEXANDER5 patents · 31 citations
- 2021KOMPAN AS10 patents · 17 citations
- 2117Bagumyan Sarmen6 patents · 36 citations
- 2213BESTWAY INFLATABLES & MAT CORP8 patents · 23 citations
- 238BEUTLER JOERG7 patents · 17 citations
- 244VIRTUIX HOLDINGS INC5 patents · 11 citations
- 251WHITE DARYL3 patents · 29 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in A63G
- 199CREATIVE KINGDOMS LLC10 patents · 1,777 citations
- 296KOALA CORP6 patents · 944 citations
- 392WALT DISNEY PROD22 patents · 1,504 citations
- 488KERMANI ALI14 patents · 379 citations
- 583LIGHT WAVE LTD15 patents · 1,228 citations
- 679NBGS INTERNATIONAL INC8 patents · 618 citations
- 775UNIVERSAL STUDIOS INC9 patents · 734 citations
- 871UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS INC11 patents · 678 citations
- 967WATER RIDE CONCEPTS INC20 patents · 699 citations
- 1063DISNEY ENTPR INC102 patents · 867 citations
- 1158PROSLIDE TECHNOLOGY INC20 patents · 372 citations
- 1254MATTEL INC19 patents · 477 citations
- 1350NAMCO LTD5 patents · 370 citations
- 1446WHITEWATER WEST IND LTD53 patents · 490 citations
- 1542SEGA ENTERPRISES KK7 patents · 368 citations
- 1638GRACO CHILDRENS PROD INC5 patents · 203 citations
- 1733GAME TIME INC10 patents · 248 citations
- 1829MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIP13 patents · 296 citations
- 1925RIDEFILM CORP5 patents · 205 citations
- 2021METEORO AMUSEMENT CORP5 patents · 175 citations
- 2117TOGO KK6 patents · 186 citations
- 2213BOLLIGER & MABILLARD5 patents · 201 citations
- 238AMERICAN WAVE MACHINES INC18 patents · 173 citations
- 244MQ GAMING LLC4 patents · 176 citations
- 251LITTLE TIKES CO7 patents · 167 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth