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Theatres, circuses & conjuring appliances
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within A63J · public-visibility date · generated 2026-07-19
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest A63J patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Cecil D. Magpuri8 patents · 120 citations
- 296Ian O'Connell7 patents · 58 citations
- 392Chamli Tennakoon10 patents · 42 citations
- 488Amit Goenka8 patents · 36 citations
- 583Subhash Chandra8 patents · 36 citations
- 679Douglas Griffin11 patents · 27 citations
- 775John Duncan11 patents · 27 citations
- 871Kalon Ross Gutierrez11 patents · 27 citations
- 967Richard Schulze11 patents · 27 citations
- 1063Jang-Ho Jin5 patents · 9 citations
- 1158Myung-Jae Kim5 patents · 9 citations
- 1254Young-Jun Ryu5 patents · 9 citations
- 1350Timothy J. Eck6 patents · 10 citations
- 1446Akiva Meir Krauthamer9 patents · 9 citations
- 1542Aaron Chandler Jeromin5 patents · 2 citations
- 1638David Kenzo Hakuta3 patents · 6 citations
- 1733Ji Sun Choi4 patents · 3 citations
- 1829Haz Minor2 patents · 3 citations
- 1925David Consolo2 patents · 4 citations
- 2021Syed Saham Ali2 patents · 4 citations
- 2117Tyler Garland2 patents · 2 citations
- 2213Barbara Ciapala2 patents · 1 citations
- 238Tyler Ciapala-Hazlerig2 patents · 1 citations
- 244Bo Yoon Choi3 patents · 0 citations
- 251Howard Bruce Mall3 patents · 0 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A63J output across the last 5 years
- 199Cecil D. Magpuri8 patents · 120 citations
- 296Donald A. Hoffend, Iii24 patents · 129 citations
- 392Ian O'Connell7 patents · 58 citations
- 488Justin Michael Schwartz10 patents · 59 citations
- 583Fernando Benjamin Fischmann7 patents · 51 citations
- 679Chamli Tennakoon10 patents · 42 citations
- 775Amit Goenka8 patents · 36 citations
- 871Subhash Chandra8 patents · 36 citations
- 967Alban Bassuet7 patents · 31 citations
- 1063Andrew Neill Woodger7 patents · 31 citations
- 1158Glenn Knickrehm7 patents · 31 citations
- 1254Quinn Smithwick6 patents · 58 citations
- 1350Douglas Griffin11 patents · 27 citations
- 1446John Duncan11 patents · 27 citations
- 1542Kalon Ross Gutierrez11 patents · 27 citations
- 1638Richard Schulze11 patents · 27 citations
- 1733Richard Neal Fleming4 patents · 38 citations
- 1829Jean-Francois Menard7 patents · 14 citations
- 1925Michael Lichter5 patents · 12 citations
- 2021Jang-Ho Jin5 patents · 9 citations
- 2117Myung-Jae Kim5 patents · 9 citations
- 2213Young-Jun Ryu5 patents · 9 citations
- 238David D. Shoop3 patents · 19 citations
- 244Dylan M. Wondra3 patents · 19 citations
- 251Edwin W. Bolz4 patents · 12 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in A63J
- 199Donald A. Hoffend, Jr.20 patents · 402 citations
- 296Gotz-Ulrich Wittek7 patents · 214 citations
- 392Cecil D. Magpuri8 patents · 120 citations
- 488Brad Engstrand5 patents · 132 citations
- 583Joseph Manne4 patents · 270 citations
- 679Su Ryeon Kang11 patents · 66 citations
- 775Donald A. Hoffend, Iii24 patents · 129 citations
- 871Richard S. Belliveau5 patents · 535 citations
- 967Vincent Leclerc9 patents · 57 citations
- 1063Stephen Weinreich4 patents · 186 citations
- 1158Ian O'Connell7 patents · 58 citations
- 1254Patrick Keroulas6 patents · 43 citations
- 1350Vincent De Belleval6 patents · 43 citations
- 1446Scott Fisher5 patents · 65 citations
- 1542Justin Michael Schwartz10 patents · 59 citations
- 1638Fernando Benjamin Fischmann7 patents · 51 citations
- 1733Clifford Allen Jennings7 patents · 71 citations
- 1829Chamli Tennakoon10 patents · 42 citations
- 1925Amit Goenka8 patents · 36 citations
- 2021Subhash Chandra8 patents · 36 citations
- 2117Alban Bassuet7 patents · 31 citations
- 2213Andrew Neill Woodger7 patents · 31 citations
- 238Glenn Knickrehm7 patents · 31 citations
- 244Rick A. Briggs2 patents · 353 citations
- 251Quinn Smithwick6 patents · 58 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring A63J patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12115464B2✦ AIInflatable costume1 cites · 202467% earned
- 296US12004599B1✦ AIMagnetic shoelaces and method of use1 cites · 202456% earned
- 392US12069788B2✦ AIRemote live scene control system, methods, and techniques1 cites · 202456% earned
- 488US12331539B2Leg for a frame assembly for use with orchestra pit fillers or stage extensions1 cites · 202467% earned
- 583US12502621B2Animated figure walking mechanism1 cites · 202456% earned
- 679US12006192B1Powered counterweight system1 cites · 202467% earned
- 775US12363491B2Electronic device and music visualization method thereof0 cites · 20240% earned
- 871USRE50071EApparatus and method for grid-based virtual reality attraction0 cites · 20240% earned
- 967US12248237B2Show effect system for attraction system0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1063US12393275B2Portable haptic systems for use within a venue0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1158US12434169B2System and method for peppers ghost filming and display0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1254US12475821B2Systems and methods for an interactive augmented reality kiosk0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1350US12418971B2System and method for directing performance0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1446US12427408B2Interactive theater system with real-time feedback and dynamic special effects0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1542US12418969B2Method and system for integrated controlling to a plurality of lighting devices and the li0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1638US12490363B2Lighting device, and method and system for controlling the same0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1733US12510811B2Projection media three-dimensional simulation and extrusion0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1829US12208342B2Systems, methods, and apparatuses for implementing multi-point controls for a gas flame ap0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1925US12476889B2Kiosk setting method and system for cheering stick pairing service0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2021US12042743B2Room installation including room and mirrored balloons, and associated system0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2117US12501531B2Lighting effect directing method of direction object based on object origin0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2213US12442577B2Snowflake machine0 cites · 20240% earned
- 238US12551819B2Waterproof heating module for smoke generator0 cites · 20240% earned
- 244US12274954B1Bracket assembly configured to support grid panel relative to orchestra pit fillers or sta0 cites · 20250% earned
- 251US12197636B2Cost per scent system and method0 cites · 20240% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring A63J patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11496691B2✦ AIRealistic illumination of a character for a scene15 cites · 202189% earned
- 296US11173415B1✦ AIBubble machine11 cites · 202188% earned
- 392US11250626B1✦ AIVirtual stage based on parallel simulation9 cites · 202287% earned
- 488US11711879B2Systems and methods for emulating an environment created by the outputs of a plurality of 8 cites · 202173% earned
- 583US10888162B1Theater recliner assembly and method for mounting recliners to existing theater risers10 cites · 202187% earned
- 679US11045678B1Systems and methods for modular recreational structures8 cites · 202186% earned
- 775US11617963B2Floating objects and method for maintaining said objects in contained environment6 cites · 202378% earned
- 871US11428015B2Modular platform system and method of assembly7 cites · 202279% earned
- 967US11194387B1Cost per sense system and method6 cites · 202171% earned
- 1063US11647297B2Control system for controlling plurality of user terminals based on seat information of ti4 cites · 202270% earned
- 1158US11850509B2Interactive theater system with real-time feedback and dynamic special effects4 cites · 202275% earned
- 1254US11129465B1Telescoping arrangement with illuminable rings6 cites · 202185% earned
- 1350US10981079B1Fog machine6 cites · 202185% earned
- 1446US11148067B1Unfolding springing amusement apparatus4 cites · 202175% earned
- 1542US11559750B2Dynamic projection mapping for morphing set pieces4 cites · 202282% earned
- 1638US10948271B1Cold fireworks6 cites · 202185% earned
- 1733US11690420B1Costume wing using synthetic feather forms3 cites · 202380% earned
- 1829US11266921B1Atmospheric effects systems for presenting atmospheric effects relating to an event4 cites · 202270% earned
- 1925US11628377B2Bubble, fog, haze and fog-filled bubble machine3 cites · 202280% earned
- 2021US11786834B2Toy system2 cites · 202367% earned
- 2117US11260314B1Air amplifier arrays for presenting atmospheric effects relating to an event3 cites · 202280% earned
- 2213US12115464B2Inflatable costume1 cites · 202467% earned
- 238US12120799B2Remotely performance directing system and method thereof2 cites · 202376% earned
- 244US12434161B2Modular sensory platform2 cites · 202376% earned
- 251US10888795B1Modular stacked motion simulation system3 cites · 202163% earned
All-time canon
The defining A63J patents of the whole record
- 199US6761637B2✦ AIMethod of game play using RFID tracking device442 cites · 200185% earned
- 296US7031920B2✦ AILighting control using speech recognition388 cites · 200295% earned
- 392US5461188A✦ AISynthesized music, sound and light system321 cites · 199594% earned
- 488US7228190B2Method and apparatus for controlling a lighting system in response to an audio input309 cites · 200294% earned
- 583US4962687AVariable color lighting system305 cites · 199094% earned
- 679US7445550B2Magical wand and interactive play experience304 cites · 200577% earned
- 775US7066781B2Children's toy with wireless tag/transponder288 cites · 200284% earned
- 871US7488231B2Children's toy with wireless tag/transponder272 cites · 200684% earned
- 967US5734590ARecording medium and device for generating sounds and/or pictures268 cites · 199894% earned
- 1063US6031343ABowling center lighting system259 cites · 200094% earned
- 1158US7500917B2Magical wand and interactive play experience255 cites · 200494% earned
- 1254US4629604AMulti-aroma cartridge player239 cites · 198694% earned
- 1350US5610674APrecision fragrance dispenser apparatus230 cites · 199794% earned
- 1446US5402702ATrigger circuit unit for operating light emitting members such as leds or motors for use i229 cites · 199594% earned
- 1542US7850527B2Magic-themed adventure game228 cites · 200684% earned
- 1638US4753148ASound emphasizer215 cites · 198894% earned
- 1733US5078039AMicroprocessor controlled lamp flashing system with cooldown protection213 cites · 199294% earned
- 1829US4603030AScent-Emitting Systems205 cites · 198694% earned
- 1925US6409599B1Interactive virtual reality performance theater entertainment system199 cites · 200294% earned
- 2021US7896742B2Apparatus and methods for providing interactive entertainment194 cites · 200879% earned
- 2117US4771344ASystem for enhancing audio and/or visual presentation187 cites · 198894% earned
- 2213US4843627ACircuit and method for providing a light energy response to an event in real time186 cites · 198994% earned
- 238US5782639AManual motion simulator with resistance and video186 cites · 199894% earned
- 244US6093880ASystem for prioritizing audio for a virtual environment186 cites · 200094% earned
- 251US8475275B2Interactive toys and games connecting physical and virtual play environments185 cites · 201279% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest A63J patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC72 patents · 92 citations
- 296TAIT TOWERS MFG LLC8 patents · 18 citations
- 392SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD5 patents · 9 citations
- 488FANLIGHT CO LTD8 patents · 7 citations
- 583PENGUIN MAGIC INC9 patents · 3 citations
- 679STAGERIGHT CORP3 patents · 16 citations
- 775HYBE CO LTD5 patents · 2 citations
- 871CHOI JI SUN4 patents · 3 citations
- 967NOVACORP INC5 patents · 3 citations
- 1063FALCONS BEYOND BRANDS LLC2 patents · 4 citations
- 1158MOOSE CREATIVE MAN PTY LIMITED3 patents · 2 citations
- 1254OCONNELL IAN2 patents · 1 citations
- 1350TYLERS PROP SHOP LLC2 patents · 2 citations
- 1446SPHERE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LLC3 patents · 0 citations
- 1542KOSHAYOJAN SERVICES LTD4 patents · 0 citations
- 1638REACTANCE LLC2 patents · 1 citations
- 1733TEAMLAB INC2 patents · 1 citations
- 1829SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT VENTURES LLC2 patents · 0 citations
- 1925PROTECH THEATRICAL SERVICES INC1 patents · 1 citations
- 2021SHENZHEN XINBENCHUANG ELECTRONICS CO LTD1 patents · 1 citations
- 2117SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT INC3 patents · 0 citations
- 2213FANX INC1 patents · 0 citations
- 238CHEN MING KEN1 patents · 0 citations
- 244HAWE HYDRAULIK SE1 patents · 0 citations
- 251MARVEL TECH CHINA CO LIMITED1 patents · 0 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A63J output across the last 5 years
- 199DISNEY ENTPR INC34 patents · 321 citations
- 296UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC72 patents · 92 citations
- 392SONY CORP9 patents · 114 citations
- 488Z5X GLOBAL FZ LLC6 patents · 42 citations
- 583CONSTELLATION PRODUCTIONS INC6 patents · 14 citations
- 679ELECTRONIC THEATRE CONTROLS INC15 patents · 29 citations
- 775CRYSTAL LAGOONS TECH INC6 patents · 31 citations
- 871JACKSON DAVID ALEXANDER5 patents · 31 citations
- 967TECHNIFEX PRODUCTS LLC6 patents · 103 citations
- 1063TAIT TOWERS MFG LLC8 patents · 18 citations
- 1158SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD5 patents · 9 citations
- 1254MSG ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LLC4 patents · 10 citations
- 1350ROVI GUIDES INC2 patents · 18 citations
- 1446FANLIGHT CO LTD8 patents · 7 citations
- 1542LIGHT FIELD LAB INC5 patents · 5 citations
- 1638PROLUME LTD4 patents · 4 citations
- 1733SHENZHEN QIAOHUA INDUSTRIES LTD2 patents · 17 citations
- 1829PENGUIN MAGIC INC9 patents · 3 citations
- 1925SIMEX INC5 patents · 3 citations
- 2021XIAOWEN ZHOU2 patents · 15 citations
- 2117STAGERIGHT CORP3 patents · 16 citations
- 2213SHMUEL UR INNOVATION LTD4 patents · 4 citations
- 238HYBE CO LTD5 patents · 2 citations
- 244CHOI JI SUN4 patents · 3 citations
- 251D BOX TECH INC5 patents · 2 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in A63J
- 199CREATIVE KINGDOMS LLC20 patents · 3,018 citations
- 296WESTON DENISE CHAPMAN7 patents · 995 citations
- 392MQ GAMING LLC30 patents · 1,302 citations
- 488DISNEY ENTPR INC34 patents · 321 citations
- 583UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS INC8 patents · 272 citations
- 679HOFFEND JR DONALD A5 patents · 145 citations
- 775CJ CGV CO LTD13 patents · 66 citations
- 871DAKTRONICS HOIST INC6 patents · 70 citations
- 967ELECTRONIC THEATRE CONTROLS7 patents · 70 citations
- 1063O'CONNELL IAN5 patents · 57 citations
- 1158UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC72 patents · 92 citations
- 1254SONY CORP9 patents · 114 citations
- 1350J R CLANCY INC7 patents · 69 citations
- 1446ESKI INC8 patents · 38 citations
- 1542Z5X GLOBAL FZ LLC6 patents · 42 citations
- 1638WENGER CORP4 patents · 134 citations
- 1733ISHIKAWAJIMA HARIMA HEAVY IND3 patents · 160 citations
- 1829AMAZON TECH INC4 patents · 150 citations
- 1925OCEANEERING INT INC6 patents · 65 citations
- 2021COLOR KINETICS INC2 patents · 697 citations
- 2117CONSTELLATION PRODUCTIONS INC6 patents · 14 citations
- 2213TENYO CO LTD11 patents · 43 citations
- 238GAGNON PIERRE3 patents · 120 citations
- 244ELECTRONIC THEATRE CONTROLS INC15 patents · 29 citations
- 251UNCHARTEDVR INC10 patents · 27 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth