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West Hartford, CT, United States of America

Coleco Industries, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 61

Forward Citations = 1,386

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47 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Eric Bromley (11 out of 17 patents)

Francis R Amici (9 out of 11 patents)

Pietro Piazza (8 out of 11 patents)

4. Hans S Berger (7 out of 7 patents)

5. Richard I Farrington (6 out of 6 patents)

6. Brian E Fontaine (5 out of 8 patents)

7. John P McNett (5 out of 11 patents)

8. Paul S Santarsiero (5 out of 18 patents)

9. Frank Mercurio (4 out of 20 patents)

10. Norbert L Reiner (4 out of 5 patents)

11. Domenic G Mercurio (4 out of 4 patents)

12. Ronald S Hemmann (3 out of 6 patents)

13. Richard Droller (3 out of 3 patents)

14. William Berliner (3 out of 3 patents)

15. Robert A Schenck (2 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Interactive Dolls

Electronic Games

Ride-On Toys

Figure Toy Mechanisms

Talking Dolls

Toy Kitchen

Sensing Switch

Game Board Assembly

Glove Puppet Assembly

Projectile Launching

Motion Sensing

Child's Desk

61 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 4887820 - Vacuum ball holding device (1989-12-19),

2. 4857030 - Conversing dolls (1989-08-15),

3. 4854911 - Doll with waterproof joints (1989-08-08),

4. 4840602 - Talking doll responsive to external signal (1989-06-20),

5. 4820236 - Doll with sensing switch (1989-04-11),

6. 4811954 - Folding case and game board assembly (1989-03-14),

7. 4808142 - Doll with controlled mouth actuation in simulated speech (1989-02-28),

8. 4766275 - Doll or the like with motion sensing switch and switch therefor (1988-08-23),

9. 4763898 - Competitive manipulative skills game (1988-08-16),

10. D296800 - Combined child's desk and play center (1988-07-19),

11. 4751353 - Doll or the like with position and motion sensing switch (1988-06-14),

12. 4738649 - Figure toy with punching arm mechanism (1988-04-19),

13. D294608 - Toy kitchen (1988-03-08),

14. 4725257 - Doll with gripping hand construction and clip therefor (1988-02-16),

15. D293901 - Children's ride-on simulated fire truck (1988-01-26),

Coleco Industries, Inc., based in West Hartford, Connecticut, specializes in innovative toy development, focusing on interactive experiences for children. The company is known for its diverse range of products, including electronic games, interactive dolls, and ride-on toys. Coleco's expertise extends to figure toy mechanisms and talking dolls, enhancing playtime with engaging features. Additionally, the company explores advancements in toy kitchen designs, sensing switch technology, and game board assembly, positioning itself as a leader in the toy industry.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

61 Patents

#2 in West Hartford, CT

#158 in Connecticut

#5,910 in US

#11,914 in the World

West Hartford, CT, United States of America

Coleco Industries, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,386

47 inventors:

Eric Bromley (11 out of 17 patents)

Francis R Amici (9 out of 11 patents)

Pietro Piazza (8 out of 11 patents)

4. Hans S Berger (7 out of 7 patents)

5. Richard I Farrington (6 out of 6 patents)

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