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Avon, MA, United States of America

The First Years Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 101

% Expired Patents = 22.8


Forward Citations = 2,826

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79 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Ralph M Nowak (21 out of 32 patents)

silverMedal Jon R Rossman (20 out of 69 patents)

bronzeMedal Bryan R Hotaling (17 out of 66 patents)

4.  James Joseph Britto (17 out of 33 patents)

5.  Carl J Conforti (12 out of 29 patents)

6.  Bryan Robert Hotaling (10 out of 53 patents)

7.  Joseph F Brewin (6 out of 12 patents)

8.  Bruce P Popek (6 out of 16 patents)

9.  Lawrence J Salvo (5 out of 20 patents)

10.  Richard M Foley (5 out of 6 patents)

11.  Robert D Monahan (5 out of 6 patents)

12.  Scott A Johnstone (5 out of 6 patents)

13.  Michael A Lorenz, Jr (5 out of 23 patents)

14.  James M Buckley (4 out of 81 patents)

15.  Antonio S Fernandes (4 out of 4 patents)


Core Competencies:
Breast Pump
Infant Sleep Positioner
Safety Gate
Travel Container
Teether
Feeding Seat
Adjustable Bed Rail
Child Safety Barriers
Swaddling Blanket
Developmental Toy
Drinking Container
Aspirator

101 patents:

1. 8079975 - Pump apparatus (2011-12-20),
2. 7810181 - Infant sleep positioner (2010-10-12),
3. 7610633 - Securing bath seats (2009-11-03),
4. 7569031 - Breast pump (2009-08-04),
5. D586112 - Travel container for powdered substances (2009-02-10),
6. 7444694 - Infant sleep positioner (2008-11-04),
7. 7396339 - Pumping breast milk (2008-07-08),
8. D568604 - Travel container for powdered substances (2008-05-13),
9. 7243380 - Securing bath seats (2007-07-17),
10. 7237285 - Adjustable bed rail (2007-07-03),
11. D544704 - Travel container for powdered substances (2007-06-19),
12. 7211102 - Pressure-activated vibrating teether (2007-05-01),
13. 7210591 - Nipple with a compromisable seal for a baby bottle (2007-05-01),
14. 7196293 - Timed accessory adapter (2007-03-27),
15. 7185784 - Drinking containers (2007-03-06),
The First Years Inc. is a leading manufacturer of innovative parenting products. With a focus on safety, quality, and convenience, our extensive range of baby products includes feeding accessories, healthcare products, toys, and more. We strive to create products that simplify the challenges of parenthood and enhance the joy of raising a child. Visit our website to explore our latest offerings and find helpful parenting resources.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 22 2026

The First Years Inc.
101 Patents

#2 in Avon, MA

#205 in Massachusetts

#3,750 in US

#7,700 in the World

Avon, MA (US)
Avon, MA, United States of America

The First Years Inc.

Forward Citations = 2,826

79 inventors:

goldMedal Ralph M Nowak (21 out of 32 patents)

silverMedal Jon R Rossman (20 out of 69 patents)

bronzeMedal Bryan R Hotaling (17 out of 66 patents)

4.  James Joseph Britto (17 out of 33 patents)

5.  Carl J Conforti (12 out of 29 patents)

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