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Is a trekking pole patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a trekking pole have been patented many times, but "a trekking pole" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 199 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “trekking pole” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 49 best keyword matches we examined, 25 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: HOODCO INC (3), BLAKELY GROUP LLC (2), GABEL SRL (2), DJAY DOUGLAS J (2).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A45B (42), A63C (19), A63B (4), Y10T (4).
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 trekking pole
- Trekking pole handle with interactive display for mobility support WO-2026169691-A1 2026 · CADENSE INC
A trekking pole handle comprises a grip portion and an interactive display positioned at a top of the handle and oriented to face a user during use. The interactive display includes a screen configured to present information to th…
View on Google Patents - Trekking pole attachments for trash pickup and storage WO-2025178984-A1 2025 · MCSHANE JOHN
Attachments to trekking poles, hiking staffs, and the like, that facilitate picking up and storing objects, are disclosed. In preferred embodiments, the adjustable and modular nature of these attachments allows them to be compatib…
View on Google Patents - Trekking pole tip cover US-2025338928-A1 2025 · Preservation Dogs LLC
A trekking pole tip cover including a base member and multiple extension members, where the extension members may terminate in contact regions defining an inclined plane relative to a plane orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of a t…
View on Google Patents - Convertible trekking pole and tent and methods of use US-2025109606-A1 2025 · BEVIER EVAN
A convertible trek tent assembly whereby the device is switchable between a walking configuration for use as a trekking pole and a tenting configuration whereby a deployable tent wrapped around the trekking pole in the walking con…
View on Google Patents - Boot scraper apparatus and system for use in conjunction with trekking poles US-2025108285-A1 2025 · HOODCO INC
A ski boot scraper device adapted for use with trekking poles. The ski boot scraper device provides a user the ability to scrape the underside of their shoes or boots clean to remove mud, snow, or other unwanted material adhered t…
View on Google Patents - Adjustable grip system for trekking poles and the like US-2024188695-A1 2024 · HOODCO INC
An adjustable grip system configured for attachment to a pole which is intended for recreational or ambulatory use. The adjustable grip system provides adjustability of a grip in relation to longitudinal axis wherein the grip is a…
View on Google Patents - Lightweight collapsible chair with trekking poles supports US-11998094-B2 2024 · DAVIS JON KIEF
Embodiments of chair systems incorporating trekking poles include a low-back design employing fixed-length trekking poles, and a high-back design employing adjustable-length trekking poles that allow for adjusting the recline angl…
View on Google Patents - Trekking pole with magnetic rifle mount US-2023115578-A1 2023 · BLAKELY GROUP LLC
Apparatus involved with but not limited to a telescoping trekking pole with attachments for holding in place sporting gear, including a rifle. A magnet may be disposed near the upper end of the trekking pole assembly and may magne…
View on Google Patents - Illuminated trekking pole US-11363862-B2 2022 · BELGRAVIA WOOD LTD
An illumination system for a handheld support apparatus is disclosed. A variety of applications for the handheld support apparatus are considered, including, but not limited to, hiking, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, trail…
View on Google Patents - X-Mid geometry for a trekking pole shelter US-10968657-B2 2021 · DURSTON DANIEL JOSIAH
A lightweight shelter for hikers that uses two trekking poles for support. This shelter includes an outer canopy (or “fly”) that is rectangle shaped at the base, and a sleeping area which is uniquely positioned on a diagonal relat…
View on Google Patents - Conversion kit for using trekking poles as camping chair US-11166530-B1 2021 · WILSON JR TOMMY MAURICE
A conversion kit for converting a pair of standard trekking poles into a camp chair consists of two corner brackets, two cross brackets, two compression brackets, and a fabric sling for a seat. Standard trekking poles have 3 segme…
View on Google Patents - Trekking pole apparatuses US-2010031985-A1 2010 · DECESARI ROBERT JAMES
Trekking poles which can be used as hiking poles as well as for supports for a number of alternative configurations such as supports for chairs, tables, and tripods. When used for assembling camp chairs, trekking poles are disasse…
View on Google Patents - Terrain engaging appliance for trekking pole US-2008169012-A1 2008 · GILLANDERS DAVID D
An improved Terrain Engaging Appliance for a trekking pole which will supplement a standard pole tip and provide additional terrain engagement and traction. A freely function will reduce inadvertent telescoping trekking pole colla…
View on Google Patents - Device for fastening, quick unfastening, safety release and adjustment of straps for walking sticks, ski poles, hiking canes and the like US-7191495-B2 2007 · GABEL SRL
A device is provided for the fastening, quick unfastening, safety release and adjustment of straps for the handles of walking sticks, ski poles, hiking canes and the like. The device includes a buckle ( 2 ), on which are wound the…
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a trekking pole been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Outdoor products differ mostly in weatherproofing, power source, folding mechanisms and how they mount or anchor.
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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.