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Boulder, CO, United States of America

Sphero, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 80

% Expired Patents = 2.5

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 10

Trademarks = 39

Forward Citations = 839

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77 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Adam Wilson (34 out of 44 patents)

Ian H Bernstein (33 out of 36 patents)

Ross MacGregor (15 out of 16 patents)

4. Fabrizio Polo (11 out of 11 patents)

5. Chun Kong (9 out of 9 patents)

6. Brian Keith Smith (8 out of 9 patents)

7. David E Hygh (8 out of 8 patents)

8. Brandon Dorris (7 out of 10 patents)

9. Jonathan Carroll (7 out of 7 patents)

10. Aya Bdeir (6 out of 17 patents)

11. Paul Berberian (6 out of 12 patents)

12. Cassandra Brubaker (5 out of 8 patents)

13. David Clarke (5 out of 12 patents)

14. Mark Kreitler (5 out of 5 patents)

15. Mark Norris (5 out of 5 patents)

Core Competencies:

Self-Propelled Device

Modular Electronics

Inductive Coupling

Gesture Processing

Magnetic Coupling

Dynamic Load Balancing

Robotic Apparatus

Augmented Reality

User Interface

Three-Dimensional Control

Signal Strength Representation

80 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12712784 - MODULAR ELECTRONIC AND DIGITAL BUILDING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME (2026-08-18),

2. D1117522 - Science, technology, engineering, and math construction coupler (2026-03-10),

3. 12548947 - Modular electronic building systems and methods of using the same (2026-02-10),

4. 12502600 - Puzzle with conductive path (2025-12-23),

5. D1096881 - Science, technology, engineering, and math construction coupler (2025-10-07),

6. D1088815 - Mounting plate (2025-08-19),

7. 12349275 - Modular electronic building systems with magnetic interconnections and methods of using the same (2025-07-01),

8. 12208514 - Inductive coupling across a moving boundary of a mobile device (2025-01-28),

9. 12197226 - Self-propelled device with color differentiated functions (2025-01-14),

10. 12189393 - Method and system for controlling movement of a device (2025-01-07),

11. 12001203 - Self propelled device with magnetic coupling (2024-06-04),

12. 11991759 - Signal strength representation and automatic connection and control upon a self-propelled device (2024-05-21),

13. 11896915 - Puzzle with conductive path (2024-02-13),

14. 11791589 - Modular electronic building systems and methods of using the same (2023-10-17),

15. D994464 - Mounting plate (2023-08-08),

Company Overview

Sphero, Inc. is a technology company based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in the development of self-propelled devices that integrate advanced robotics and interactive play. The company focuses on creating innovative products that leverage modular electronics, inductive and magnetic coupling, and gesture processing to enhance user engagement. Sphero's expertise extends to dynamic load balancing and augmented reality, positioning it at the forefront of the robotics and educational technology sectors.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

80 Patents

#23 in Boulder, CO

#98 in Colorado

#4,633 in US

#9,463 in the World

Boulder, CO, United States of America

Sphero, Inc.

Forward Citations = 839

77 inventors:

Adam Wilson (34 out of 44 patents)

Ian H Bernstein (33 out of 36 patents)

Ross MacGregor (15 out of 16 patents)

4. Fabrizio Polo (11 out of 11 patents)

5. Chun Kong (9 out of 9 patents)

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

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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