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Bedford, PA, United States of America

Hedstrom Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 63

% Expired Patents = 12.7

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 901

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28 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Joel C Cunard (16 out of 26 patents)

William H Ziegler, Jr (11 out of 24 patents)

Frederick M Rieber (10 out of 23 patents)

4. Russell J Coddington, Jr (10 out of 11 patents)

5. Robert J Boudreau (8 out of 22 patents)

6. Stephen W Smith (7 out of 8 patents)

7. Frank Bork (5 out of 5 patents)

8. Ralph E Steger (4 out of 11 patents)

9. Steven Hanson (4 out of 4 patents)

10. Paul C Gilles (4 out of 4 patents)

11. Robert J Nolan (3 out of 16 patents)

12. Daniel Klitsner (2 out of 4 patents)

13. Gary L Lochner (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Don Richard McCloskey (2 out of 2 patents)

15. James E Cotter (1 out of 8 patents)

Core Competencies:

Knock-Down Quarter Pipe

Personal Flotation Device

Trampoline Safety Pad

Children's Activity Toy

Convertible Game Table

Swing Attachment

Obstacle Assembly

Bouncing Horse

Play Gym Construction

Riding Toy

Bike Helmet Holding System

Wood Play Tower

63 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6782577 - Knock-down quarter pipe for skateboarders, bikers and in-line skaters (2004-08-31),

2. 6669394 - Swing attachment (2003-12-30),

3. D483822 - Football (2003-12-17),

4. D477045 - Launch ramp (2003-07-09),

5. 6582267 - Personal flotation device (2003-06-24),

6. 6582266 - Personal flotation device (2003-06-24),

7. 6551192 - Obstacle assembly for bikes, skateboards and rollerblades (2003-04-22),

8. 6547221 - Knock-down grind rail for skateboards and rollerblades (2003-04-15),

9. 6542613 - Electronic sound generator attachment for children's slides (2003-04-01),

10. 6502819 - Convertible game table (2003-01-07),

11. 6494787 - Children's stand up spinner ride (2002-12-17),

12. 6482096 - Swing ride with bubble generator (2002-11-19),

13. 6402662 - Trampoline safety pad assembly (2002-06-11),

14. 6283894 - Trampoline pad assembly (2001-09-04),

15. 6205865 - Mass flow meter (2001-03-27),

Company Overview

Hedstrom Corporation, based in Bedford, PA, specializes in the design and manufacture of children's play equipment, focusing on safety and innovation. The company is known for its diverse range of products, including knock-down quarter pipes, personal flotation devices, trampoline safety pads, and various activity toys. With a commitment to enhancing outdoor play, Hedstrom also develops convertible game tables, swing attachments, and obstacle assemblies, fostering active and engaging experiences for children.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

63 Patents

#1 in Bedford, PA

#217 in Pennsylvania

#5,768 in US

#11,642 in the World

Bedford, PA, United States of America

Hedstrom Corporation

Forward Citations = 901

28 inventors:

Joel C Cunard (16 out of 26 patents)

William H Ziegler, Jr (11 out of 24 patents)

Frederick M Rieber (10 out of 23 patents)

4. Russell J Coddington, Jr (10 out of 11 patents)

5. Robert J Boudreau (8 out of 22 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Hedstrom Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/hedstrom

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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