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Is a swing set patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a swing set have been patented many times, but "a swing set" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 46 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “swing set” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 22 best keyword matches we examined, 4 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: LECHER NOEL (2), LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES INC (1), Systems IP Pty Ltd (1), LITTLE TIKES COMMERICAL PLAY S (1).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A63G (20), A63B (5), A47D (4), Y10T (3).
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 swing set
- Swing set WO-2026025149-A1 2026 · Systems IP Pty Ltd
A frame for a swing set comprising at least a pair of legs connected to a support bar for supporting at least one swing. The upper end of each pair of legs being connected at or near an end of the support bar. The widest distance …
View on Google Patents - Swing set assistant US-12350600-B1 2025 · HARTLE WAYNE
A swing set assistance kit includes a flexible cantilever member such as a helical spring, with its first end attachable to a base which is a plate or a bracket with a first stud. A transverse bar has a second stud at its mid-sect…
View on Google Patents - Recreational Swimming Pool Swing Set US-2025090967-A1 2025 · VARGAS CHRISTIAN THOMAS
This invention is a recreational swimming pool swing set. Defined as a structure on which a rope swing (or swing of any type) is attached and used for swinging on into a swimming pool (or the like), this simple invention provides …
View on Google Patents - Multi-user swing set US-10427057-B2 2019 · LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES INC
A swing seat is presented. The swing seat comprises a first user seat with a first user frame and a first user seating area. The swing seat also comprises a second user seat with a second user frame and a second user seating area.…
View on Google Patents - Swing set US-9061213-B2 2015 · HSU YAW YUAN
A swing set ( 10 ) is shown including a support beam ( 16 ), a plurality of legs ( 14 ), and swing apparatus ( 18, 24, 26 ) supported by the support beam. The support beam and legs include a plurality of tubes ( 28, 30, 38, 40, 44…
View on Google Patents - Infant twin swing set US-2011165953-A1 2011 · SOLIS CESAR
A infant swing set providing a swinging motion for at least one infant comprising: a dual seat assembly, where said dual seat assembly is mounted between a first swinging pendulum and a second swinging pendulum; a first hub assemb…
View on Google Patents - Swing set and climbing apparatus with displaceable swing US-7806775-B1 2010 · KAIN DON
A mechanism for spacing a swing from underneath a horizontal climbing ladder of a jungle gym-type swing apparatus. In one implementation, the apparatus is spring biased such that the swing is laterally spaced away from the plane o…
View on Google Patents - Rotating adapter for playground swing US-2009105002-A1 2009 · KAHN RUSSELL
An adapter includes a first support member and a second support member. The first support member is configured to connect to an associated swing support, e.g. a horizontal support beam of a playground set, for swinging about a hor…
View on Google Patents - Portable playground swing seat US-7175535-B1 2007 · MARMENTINI PETER A
A portable playground swing seat ( 10 ) is configured to interface with a playground swing and that includes an open-topped, rigid, cup shaped bucket ( 20 ) having a width compatible to a playground swing seat ( 22 ). The bucket i…
View on Google Patents - Stabilizing adjustable brackets for designing and constructing a swing set/play set system US-7017876-B1 2006 · LECHER NOEL
A three-piece stabilizing and adjustable bracket member for constructing an A-frame style swing set/play set system, ideal for erection by a do-it-yourself builder. The system includes a first cross beam securing member that featu…
View on Google Patents - Adjustable canopy of a swing set US-6802328-B2 2004 · COMPEX INTERNAT CO LTD
An adjustment device of an adjustable canopy of a swing set includes a fixed part, an engaging part, and an adjustable part. The fixed part is joined to the frame of a swing set, and has locating hooks. The engaging part is secure…
View on Google Patents - Swing set golf net and method for converting a swing set into a golf ball backstop US-6402631-B1 2002
A net set for a swing set and method for attaching the net set which enables the swing set to be used as a golf ball backstop, comprising: a back net piece with at least two substantially vertical side edges and one substantially …
View on Google Patents - Swing set soccer goal net and method for converting a swing set into a soccer goal US-6200235-B1 2001
A net set for a swing set and method for attaching the net set which enables the swing set to be used as a soccer goal, comprising: a back net piece with at least two substantially vertical side edges and one substantially horizon…
View on Google Patents - Anti-wrap device for swing set US-6123480-A 2000 · LITTLE TIKES COMMERICAL PLAY S
A device (10) for preventing a swing from being wrapped over a crossbar (18) of a swing set includes a base (12) and a sleeve (14) rotatably carried by the base (12). The base (12) includes a pair of collars (20) that each have a …
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a swing set 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.