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San Francisco, CA, United States of America

Kransco


USPTO Granted Patents = 34


Trademarks = 17

Forward Citations = 696

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16 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Lawrence R Harrod (14 out of 27 patents)

silverMedal Steven M Moran (7 out of 12 patents)

bronzeMedal Timothy S Harris (4 out of 11 patents)

4.  Thomas M Sneddon (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  Paul Feinsinger (3 out of 3 patents)

6.  Donald Ratner (3 out of 3 patents)

7.  Frank Hsieh (2 out of 32 patents)

8.  Antoine J Bordier (2 out of 2 patents)

9.  Michael R Siebern (2 out of 2 patents)

10.  Russell S Brown, Iii (1 out of 3 patents)

11.  Bryan K Ono (1 out of 2 patents)

12.  Stephen E Schneider (1 out of 3 patents)

13.  Ronald H Solomon, Ii (1 out of 1 patent)

14.  Peter M Chang (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  Paul W Hunkele (1 out of 2 patents)


Core Competencies:
Ride-On Toy
Bodyboard
Toy Vehicle
Safety Mechanism
Foamed Skin
Variable Stiffness
Control Mechanism
Dashboard Assembly
Laminated Surfacing
Selectable Ratio Transmission
Stiffening Reinforcement
Foam-Core Structure

34 patents:

1. 5503921 - Core with foamed skin covering (1996-04-02),
2. 5503699 - Applying patches from mold cavity surface on ball and impressing patterns (1996-04-02),
3. 5427372 - Applying patches and impressing patterns on ball (1995-06-27),
4. 5423705 - Flying disc with laminate surfacing (1995-06-13),
5. 5354053 - Play ball (1994-10-11),
6. 5319996 - Debris resistant foot pedal switch assembly (1994-06-14),
7. 5295883 - Bodyboard with stiffening reinforcement (1994-03-22),
8. 5290194 - Swim fin with differential stiffness characteristics (1994-03-01),
9. 5273470 - Bodyboard with rider-purchase enhancing regions (1993-12-28),
10. 5238434 - Textured bottom skin for bodyboards and method (1993-08-24),
11. 5237302 - Fail safe switch (1993-08-17),
12. 5229703 - Battery recharge interconnection system with safety cut-out (1993-07-20),
13. 5224890 - Bodyboard with variable stiffness (1993-07-06),
14. 5211593 - Foam-core structure with graphics-imprinted skin (1993-05-18),
15. D328317 - Ride-on toy vehicle (1992-07-28),
Company Overview
Kransco is a San Francisco-based company specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative consumer products. The organization focuses on creating high-quality recreational and outdoor equipment, catering to a diverse range of activities. With a commitment to design and functionality, Kransco integrates advanced materials and technology into its offerings, ensuring durability and performance. The company is dedicated to enhancing outdoor experiences through its thoughtfully engineered products, appealing to both casual users and enthusiasts alike.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

34 Patents

#133 in San Francisco, CA

#2,379 in California

#10,014 in US

#19,631 in the World

San Francisco, CA (US)
San Francisco, CA, United States of America

Kransco

Forward Citations = 696

16 inventors:

goldMedal Lawrence R Harrod (14 out of 27 patents)

silverMedal Steven M Moran (7 out of 12 patents)

bronzeMedal Timothy S Harris (4 out of 11 patents)

4.  Thomas M Sneddon (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  Paul Feinsinger (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Kransco. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/kransco

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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