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Fort Payne, AL, United States of America

Playcore, Inc.

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 38

% Expired Patents = 7.9

Trademarks = 8

Forward Citations = 225

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10 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Brian K Henry (11 out of 24 patents)

silverMedal Michael Yates (10 out of 10 patents)

bronzeMedal Wesley D Sutton (8 out of 20 patents)

4.  Kim Blackwood (7 out of 8 patents)

5.  Brandon McBride (7 out of 7 patents)

6.  Paul S Wingerstahn (5 out of 6 patents)

7.  William Weisz (4 out of 4 patents)

8.  Charles Alan Mantooth (3 out of 3 patents)

9.  Daniel V Byrd (2 out of 11 patents)

10.  Amy E Yates (1 out of 1 patent)


Core Competencies:
Swing Support Connector
Child Swing Chair
Elevated Merry-Go-Round
Playground Roof System
Swing Harness
Hanging Playground Device
Playground Climber
Interactive Game Pieces
Recreation System
Play Deck
Decorative Barrier Panel
Enclosed Slide

38 patents:

1. 8342463 - Swing support connector (2013-01-01),
2. 8235338 - Swing support connector (2012-08-07),
3. 7892101 - Child swing chair (2011-02-22),
4. 7874926 - Elevated hand-held merry-go-round (2011-01-25),
5. 7617637 - Playground roof system (2009-11-17),
6. D599587 - Swing Harness (2009-09-08),
7. 7578745 - Elevated hand-held merry-go-round (2009-08-25),
8. D583159 - Child swing chair (2008-12-23),
9. D581176 - Swing seat (2008-11-25),
10. D568434 - Large hanging and spinning playground device (2008-05-06),
11. D559936 - Tilted hanging and spinning playground device (2008-01-15),
12. D559935 - Small hanging and spinning playground device (2008-01-15),
13. D548473 - Playground seat (2007-08-14),
14. 6874970 - Coupling assembly having a split-ring collar locking mechanism (2005-04-05),
15. D477378 - Sky bridge play feature (2003-07-16),
Company Overview
Playcore, Inc. is a leading provider of play and recreation solutions, specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative playground equipment, outdoor fitness systems, and site furnishings. The company focuses on enhancing community spaces through play and wellness, promoting physical activity and social interaction. Based in Fort Payne, Alabama, Playcore emphasizes research-driven approaches to create engaging environments that foster healthy lifestyles and developmental benefits for children and families.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

Playcore, Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
38 Patents

#1 in Fort Payne, AL

#39 in Alabama

#9,035 in US

#17,870 in the World

Fort Payne, AL (US)
Fort Payne, AL, United States of America

Playcore, Inc.

Forward Citations = 225

10 inventors:

goldMedal Brian K Henry (11 out of 24 patents)

silverMedal Michael Yates (10 out of 10 patents)

bronzeMedal Wesley D Sutton (8 out of 20 patents)

4.  Kim Blackwood (7 out of 8 patents)

5.  Brandon McBride (7 out of 7 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Playcore, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/playcore

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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