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Is a frisbee patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a frisbee have been patented many times, but "a frisbee" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 174 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “flying discdisk” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 153 best keyword matches we examined, 39 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: LIM TAE KWEON (3), TUCKER INT LLC (2), TONG KUN YUAN (2), DAB Design LLC (2).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A63H (109), A63B (53), A63F (8), F21V (8).
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 frisbee
- Lightweight flying discs US-12643026-B2 2026 · SULLIVAN MICHAEL
Lightweight flying discs for playing flying disc games and sports, such as Frisbee™ golf and ultimate Frisbee™, for example, are provided. The discs comprise a flight plate portion and a rim portion surrounding the flight plate po…
View on Google Patents - Flying disc with varied rim US-12458902-B2 2025 · DAVIS MICHAEL B
Flying discs with different rim shapes in grip sectors and non-grip sectors. This may provide a comfortable throwing grip on a given disc while allowing desired flight characteristics (that may not match the grip shape) due to dif…
View on Google Patents - Training device and method for improving release velocity and accuracy when throwing a flying disc US-11857823-B1 2024 · CROUCH LAWRENCE ANDREW
A flying disc training device incorporates a training disc for being gripped by a user, and having a centerpoint, top and bottom sides and an annular rim. A swivel strap includes first and second ends pivotably attached at the cen…
View on Google Patents - Assisted flying disc throwing training device and corresponding methods US-2017165551-A1 2017 · COSMAN MAURA E
Wrist and/or forearm support and Frisbee training apparatus, comprising a rigid sleeve configured for the application to the wrist and/or forearm that is adjustable and can be modified to the user, a platform configured to limit t…
View on Google Patents - Flying Disc Animal Toy US-2016354707-A1 2016 · POLK WILLIAM STEPHEN
A flying disc specifically adapted for dogs is provided. The present invention comprises a flying disc having an open central region and a plurality of grooves extending concentrically between the open central region and the rim o…
View on Google Patents - Stabilized flying disc toy US-2014302739-A1 2014 · CAL SIDE USA LTD DBA MONKEY BUSINESS SPORTS
A stabilized flying disc toy may include an orthogonal tail portion operatively connected to a disc such that the disc may rotate independently of the tail portion. The tail portion may be removably coupled to the disc by a hub as…
View on Google Patents - Flying disc toy WO-2010098510-A1 2010 · KIM YONG-CHEOL
The present invention relates to a flying disc toy to be played with by multiple teams of players, wherein darts or a Velcro fastener are attached to a front surface of the flying disc toy to thereby enable players to enjoy a vari…
View on Google Patents - Dimensionally stable flying disc toy construction US-7217169-B1 2007 · NAT POLYMERS LLC
A flying disc toy formed from plastic resin includes a circular central body portion surrounded by a circular rim that has a stair-step cross-sectional configuration. The rim includes an upper step and a lower step that extends ou…
View on Google Patents - Flying disc US-7270588-B2 2007 · FRAZIER JOHN K
A flying disc toy of flexible plastic construction with a convex central top section connected to a concave central bottom section by an annular rim. The toy has a central hollow area that can be filled with water through a centra…
View on Google Patents - Illumination kit for flying disc toy US-2005057928-A1 2005
A LED lighting kit for a flying disc toy uses simplified design for ruggedness, light weight, and low cost. The lighting circuit of the kit is separately detachable, permitting easy color changes and user repairs.
View on Google Patents - Long range flying disc sporting toy US-6739934-B1 2004
A flying disc sporting toy having a rim of varying radial width which enables it to fly long distances.
View on Google Patents - Circular flying disc toy US-6585552-B2 2003
A flying disc toy includes a cylindrical rim and a flat circular airfoil located within the rim. The centerline of the edge of the airfoil is positioned to bisect the side surface of the rim, resulting in a flying disc toy of incr…
View on Google Patents - Flying disc toy US-6390879-B1 2002
A figurative flying disc toy constituted by an inverted plastic dish having a convex annular rim and soft appendages attached thereto to impart to the toy the form of a humanoid figure. Each appendage is composed of a fabric pouch…
View on Google Patents - Figurative flying disc toy US-6089938-A 2000
A figurative flying disc toy constituted by an inverted plastic dish having a convex annular rim and soft appendages hinged thereto to impart to the toy the form of a humanoid figure. Each appendage is composed of a fabric pouch s…
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a frisbee 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.