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Is a climbing hold patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a climbing hold have been patented many times, but "a climbing hold" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 91 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “climbing holdwallgrip” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 85 best keyword matches we examined, 37 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: EVERLAST CLIMBING IND INC (18), RECLIMB PROSTA SPOLKA AKCYJNA (3), XSIN (2), BREWER S LEDGE INC (2).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A63B (82), C08L (2), F16B (2), Y10S (2).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a climbing hold
- System for fixation of inset climbing holds US-2026263887-A1 2026 · KOZLOV ALEXANDER
Claimed is a system for fixation of inset climbing holds, comprising a receiving recess formed by a receiving hole on the outer surface of an artificial climbing structure, a receiving element with inset lateral walls made to cove…
View on Google Patents - Capacitive sensing climbing hold, associated production method and wall US-11173366-B2 2021 · XSIN
A capacitive sensing climbing hold includes at least one polymer matrix and an anchor point provided in the polymer matrix, the anchor point being configured for attaching the climbing hold to a climbing wall and for transmitting …
View on Google Patents - Device for evaluating, monitoring and controlling the force exerted on climbing holds during climbing WO-2020025839-A1 2020 · UNIV ALICANTE
The invention relates to a device for evaluating, monitoring and controlling the force exerted on climbing holds during climbing. This device is intended for the sport of climbing, specifically for the indoor climbing disciplines …
View on Google Patents - Modular interactive climbing wall system using touch-sensitive, illuminated climbing holds, and controller. US-2019329113-A1 2019 · PARSONS CHRIS
A system that uses touch sensitive, illuminated, climbing hold on modular panels to create an interactive environment featuring climbing hold illumination and the ability to detect a climber's presence on a hold. The system is…
View on Google Patents - A digitalisation unit for a hold attached to a climbing wall WO-2016159778-A1 2016 · KLATREFABRIKKEN AS
A digitalisation unit (4) for a hold (1 ) attached to a climbing wall (10) is described, the digitalisation unit (4) being arranged to be placed in contact with or in the vicinity of the hold (1 ) during use, and the digitalisatio…
View on Google Patents - Interactive climbing wall system using touch sensitive, illuminating, climbing hold bolts and controller US-8808145-B1 2014 · PARSONS CHRIS PAUL
A system that uses touch sensitive, illuminating, climbing hold bolts connected to a network control unit to create an interactive environment featuring climbing hold illumination and the ability to detect a climber's presence…
View on Google Patents - Climbing hold device and associated climbing wall system US-2013337979-A1 2013 · COSTE BERTRAND
A marking apparatus for climbing holds comprising an element shaped as a climbing hold adapted to be set on a climbing wall or an element to be integrated into a climbing hold, a casing comprising a light coupled to an electric po…
View on Google Patents - Illuminated rock-climbing hold US-2010004098-A1 2010 · HENSLEY JOSHUA A
An illuminated climbing hold for mounting on a climbing wall, the illuminated climbing hold that consists of a body which has an exterior portion adapted to support a climber and a substantially planar mounting face adapted to eng…
View on Google Patents - Climbing holds WO-2010132865-A1 2010 · HOPE DAVID
The present invention relates generally to simulated rock climbing and more particularly to synthetic rock designs. The synthetic rock includes a housing and at least one slat forming a crevasse, the housing may be attached to a c…
View on Google Patents - Quick connect climbing hold US-7594874-B2 2009 · MEISSNER RICHARD K
A selectively rotatable climbing hold removeably attached to the front face of a climbing wall with a quick connect fastener system. The climbing hold includes a first component and a second component. The first component or the s…
View on Google Patents - Surface conforming rock climbing hold US-2007191188-A1 2007 · COLLINS SHAWN
The present invention is a climbing hold for removably securing on a mounting surface or a climbing wall. The climbing hold comprises a hold body, a surface conforming member integrated with the hold body, and a fastening means. T…
View on Google Patents - Climbing wall hold WO-2005049155-A1 2005 · PLACHE JONATHAN
Arrayed across the climbing wall (1) are a series of hand/foot holds (11) of clear plastics material and having an external shape providing a recessed grip (12) on its front surface (14). The hold is held to the wall by a bolt (15…
View on Google Patents - Attachment of hold features to a climbing wall US-2004162190-A1 2004
A climbing hold apparatus can be used on an existing climbing wall that comprises a plurality of wall attachment points fixed to the climbing wall in various patterns. The apparatus comprises a mounting bracket defining at least f…
View on Google Patents - Climbing hold with reinforcing sleeve US-6074327-A 2000 · BLACK DIAMOND EQUIP LTD
A climbing hold for mounting on a front face of a climbing wall with a fastener. The climbing hold includes a hold body and a reinforcing sleeve. The hold body has an exterior portion adapted to support a climber and a substantial…
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a climbing hold been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Sports equipment patents tend to cover the grip, impact absorption, training feedback, and how gear is adjusted.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.