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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 82 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),
Company Overview
The First Years Inc. is a prominent manufacturer specializing in infant care products, dedicated to enhancing the safety and comfort of young children. Based in Avon, Massachusetts, the company focuses on developing innovative solutions such as breast pumps, infant sleep positioners, safety gates, travel containers, teethers, feeding seats, adjustable bed rails, and child safety barriers. Their commitment to quality and safety ensures that parents have reliable products to support their child's early development and well-being.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

The First Years Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
101 Patents

#2 in Avon, MA

#205 in Massachusetts

#3,761 in US

#7,717 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)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: The First Years Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/first-years

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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