Furniture, Games

Citations to U.S. patents by U.S. patents granted in 2023

Top 10   [Cited by Examiner | Cited by Applicant | Summary]

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Cited by Examiner

  *1. 9 6902513    Interactive fitness equipment
  Inventors:  Daniel R. McClure

  *2. 8 9868036    Golf club head
  Inventors:  Justin David Kleinert; Mattieu J. Bovee; Joseph Reeve Nielson; Nathan T. Sargent; Christopher John Harbert; Rachel Elizabeth Gardner; Wester Reber Christian

  3. (7) 7 9259627    Golf club head with adjustable center of gravity
  Inventors:  Matthew Myers; James A. Seluga; Patrick Dawson

  *3. 7 11348269    Method and apparatus for combining data to construct a floor plan
  Inventors:  Ali Ebrahimi Afrouzi; Chen Zhang; Sebastian Schweigert; Lukas Fath

  *3. 7 5410472    Method for conditioning or rehabilitating using a prescribed exercise program
  Inventors:  Stephen T. Anderson

  *3. 7 5971868    Contoured back surface of golf club face
  Inventors:  John B. Kosmatka

  *3. 7 6254494    Golf club head
  Inventors:  Yuu Hasebe; Hirato Shimasaki; Makoto Kubota; Daisuke Mikame; Yasunori Imamoto

  *3. 7 8070623    Golf club head or other ball striking device having stiffened face portion
  Inventors:  John T. Stites; Robert Boyd

  *9. 6 10115238    Method and apparatus for recognizing behavior and providing information
  Inventors:  Alexander C. Chen

  *9. 6 11033774    Exercise band bar
  Inventors:  Gerald M. Clarke

  *9. 6 11167214    Dynamic game management platform that utilizes predictive analytics to modify game parameters in real-time
  Inventors:  Jason White; Jeb Havens

  *9. 6 4553755    Golf club head
  Inventors:  Magoichi Yamada

  *9. 6 4814589    Information transfer and use, particularly with respect to objects such as gambling chips
  Inventors:  Leonard Storch; Ernst van Haagen

  *9. 6 5472201    Golf club head and striking face
  Inventors:  Yuichi Aizawa; Mahito Kimura

  *9. 6 5774053    Storage device for the delivery and pickup of goods
  Inventors:  David Porter

  *9. 6 5897474    Balancing and exercising device
  Inventors:  Ron Richard Romero

  *9. 6 6241317    Modular chair construction
  Inventors:  Jimmy Wu

  *9. 6 6370716    Inflatable cushioning device with tilting apparatus
  Inventors:  John W. Wilkinson

  *9. 6 6431090    Adjustable shelving with tiltable shelves
  Inventors:  Ted Davis; Bruce Havenga

  *9. 6 6629894    Inspection of playing cards
  Inventors:  William Westmore Purton

  *9. 6 6938956    Chair backrest
  Inventors:  Giancarlo Piretti

  *9. 6 7303232    Backrest adjusting device for office chairs
  Inventors:  Yung-hua Chen

  *9. 6 7303487    Golf club head
  Inventors:  Tomio Kumamoto

  *9. 6 7771291    Golf club head with vertical center of gravity adjustment
  Inventors:  Kraig Alan Willett; Todd P. Beach; Christopher John Harbert; Gery Mel Zimmerman

  *9. 6 9427612    Horizontal bar hook
  Inventors:  Thor S Swanson

  *9. 6 9801482    Drinkware and plateware and active temperature control module for same
  Inventors:  Clayton Alexander; Christopher Thomas Wakeham; Daren John Leith; Mikko Juhani Timperi; Frank Victor Baumann; Farzam Roknaldin

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Cited by Applicant

  *1. 48 5518243    Wood-type golf club head with improved adjustable weight configuration
  Inventors:  John T. Redman

  *2. 45 1133129    Golf-club.
  Inventors:  James Govan

  *2. 45 7744484    Movable weights for a golf club head
  Inventors:  Bing-Ling Chao

  *4. 41 7582024    Metal wood club
  Inventors:  David A. Shear

  5. (3) 40 4085934    Golf club
  Inventors:  Roy Alexander Churchward

  *5. 40 8277337    Iron head
  Inventors:  Hideo Shimazaki

  *5. 40 8858362    Golf club head with weight ports
  Inventors:  Mark Leposky; Bradley C. Rice; William C. Watson; Patrick Dawson; Irina Ivanova

  *8. 39 4754977    Golf club
  Inventors:  Douglas Sahm

  *8. 39 5788584    Golf club head with perimeter weighting
  Inventors:  Richard E. Parente; Danny C. Ashcraft; Richard De La Cruz

  *8. 39 8257196    Customizable golf club head
  Inventors:  Craig E. Abbott; Catherine Brookshire; Tim Goudarzi; Scott Manwaring

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Summary¹
The Furniture and Games industries are constantly searching for enhanced functionality, user experience, and entertainment. The most cited patents of 2023 in the Furniture & Games sector indicate innovation in golf equipment design, advancements in furniture ergonomics and functionality, and the increasing integration of technology into the gaming experience.

Golf: A significant portion of the top cited patents focuses on golf equipment, particularly golf club design.

  • US Patent No. 9868036 ("Golf club head") by Kleinert et al. and US Patent No. 9259627 ("Golf club head with adjustable center of gravity") by Myers et al. demonstrate the ongoing pursuit of improved club performance, with a focus on optimizing weight distribution and clubhead design for enhanced distance and accuracy.

  • US Patent No. 5971868 ("Contoured back surface of golf club face") by Kosmatka and US Patent No. 6254494 ("Golf club head") by Hasebe et al. showcase the continuous refinement of clubhead technology, including innovations in face design and construction for improved ball flight and spin control.
Furniture: Enhancing Comfort and Functionality with a focus on ergonomics, adjustability, and user experience.
  • US Patent No. 6241317 ("Modular chair construction") by Wu and US Patent No. 6370716 ("Inflatable cushioning device with tilting apparatus") by Wilkinson demonstrate advancements in modular furniture design and ergonomic seating solutions, enhancing comfort and adaptability.

  • US Patent No. 11348269 ("Method and apparatus for combining data to construct a floor plan") by Ebrahimi Afrouzi et al., while seemingly related to construction, can be applied to furniture design and placement, optimizing space utilization and creating more functional living environments.
Gaming and Interactive Experiences: The gaming industry continues to evolve, with a focus on immersive experiences and personalized gameplay.
  • US Patent No. 11167214 ("Dynamic game management platform that utilizes predictive analytics to modify game parameters in real-time") by White et al. highlights the growing importance of AI and machine learning in enhancing the gaming experience through real-time adjustments and personalized challenges.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or business advice.

Note: This article is based on the provided list of patents and may not be exhaustive.

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1. The Summary was generated by Gemini (https://gemini.google.com/) after a brief chat about patent citations using a prompt generally as follows: 'Assume you are a person of ordinary skill in the art in the field of: [WIPO field]. Write a short article. Topic: an industry cheerleading informative overview of the most cited patents by patents issued in 2023 in that field. Use the list of patents below, which list includes the US patent number, title, and inventors of the most cited patents by patents issued in 2023 in that field. Include inventor names, patent numbers and patent titles to support the positions and statements made in the memo. Assume these most cited patents teach and disclose foundational knowledge and thus indicate areas receiving the most attention in this field in 2023. Include hashtag terms that are pertinent and will target decision makers in the market to buy attorney IP services.' followed by the list of patents relating to that WIPO field. (The list of patents had been previously generated through other means.) Gemini's output was edited, removing redundant content and topics outside the scope. 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: Jan. 30, 2025