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Is a yoga mat patented?

Short answer: specific designs of a yoga mat have been patented many times, but "a yoga mat" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.

What our index shows
  • 189 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “yoga mat” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
  • Among the 134 best keyword matches we examined, 51 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2002.
  • Most frequent assignees in those matches: LULULEMON ATHLETICA CANADA INC (4), YOGI Fitness (3), SOBA TAINO (2), WILLIS MICHAEL ALLEN (2).
  • Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A63B (119), A47G (35), B32B (18), A45F (12).

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 yoga mat

  1. Exercise mat with yoga towel assembly US-12290715-B2 2025 · YOGA ETHER LLC
    An assembly, in one embodiment, comprising an exercise mat having a top layer and a bottom layer, and a towel is described. The top layer of the exercise mat is configured to have a first exposed surface. The towel comprises a fir…
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  2. Yoga exercise mat, signalling device and method WO-2024112210-A1 2024 · MILLAR RUSSELL JOHN
    Apparatus is provided by which a person doing yoga or other exercises on a mat can indicate whether they consent to being touched by an instructor, and a method for signalling such consent using that apparatus. Previously yogis an…
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  3. Exercise mat with yoga towel assembly WO-2021161155-A1 2021 · CHHABRA ROHIT
    An assembly, in one embodiment, compromising an exercise mat having a top layer and a bottom layer, and a towel is described. The top layer of the exercise mat is configured to have a first exposed surface. The towel comprises a f…
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  4. Yoga and exercise mat with attachable markers US-10315065-B1 2019 · SOBA TAINO
    A novel yoga and exercise mat is provided, which has a plurality of attachable markers that can be securely affixed to the mat. Particularly the plurality of attachable markers are provided in an array of different shapes, styles …
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  5. Exercise/yoga mat and method US-2018361193-A1 2018 · ROSS RICHARD STUART
    An improved exercise mat and method comprises opposed ends and opposed sides, and folding member means to extend the mat laterally from at least one of the sides while that folding member is attached to, or contiguous with, the si…
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  6. Traction-surfaced yoga mat US-2016030799-A1 2016 · SUTHERLAND PAUL H
    A rubber or foam type yoga mat whose top surface is formed with lateral ridges or swells running continuously from one side of the mat to the other to provide consistent, easily-cleaned traction for hands and feet without the need…
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  7. Exercise mat for standing and non-standing yoga postures US-2016263423-A1 2016 · IVY ELISE MICHELLE
    An exercise mat, comprising at least one non-padded portion sufficiently thin to provide excellent support and balance for standing exercises; and at least one padded portion sufficiently thick to provide excellent comfort for non…
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  8. Exercise and yoga mat US-2015101123-A1 2015 · ROBO DAVID
    In various exemplary embodiments, an exercise mat has a top surface and bottom surface, a wider zone in the front and middle portions, and a narrower zone in the back portion, wherein the sides of the mat are curved from front to …
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  9. Smart fold yoga mat US-2013042408-A1 2013 · SUN BIHJIUN
    The invention provides a mean to keep yoga mat clean and easy to store. Folding the mat top side (the side was exercised on) together first then roll up the mat prevents top side getting in contact with the bottom side and p…
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  10. Yoga mat US-2010267535-A1 2010 · KIEFFER JUDI L
    Presented is a yoga exercise mat for use when performing yoga poses, or other floor exercises utilizing various disciplines. Words are presented on the mat surface which bring to the user an inspirational message, which is achieve…
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  11. Circular yoga or exercise mat US-2009093342-A1 2009 · DEVORE HEATER EMILY
    A yoga or exercise mat circular in form from between four feet and eight feet in diameter. The circular mat will allow the yoga practitioner to be able to perform various poses and exercises without having to step off or turn the …
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  12. Yoga mat US-2007275827-A1 2007 · UKARMA CORP A NV CORP
    Improvements on mats for practicing yoga are presented. The mats typically provide improved balance, stability, relief of joint and knee pain, and/or improved grip, among other advantages. One particular mat has an upper surface w…
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  13. Yoga/exercise mat US-7007322-B2 2006 · ALANE DAWNN
    A yoga mat that may be rolled up tightly and then held closed by straps, which wrap around and encircle the rolled up mat. The straps are affixed to the mat by the ends thereof being sewn to the edge of mat under an attachment str…
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  14. Yoga force exercise mat with built in carry straps and wallet US-2006160672-A1 2006 · APPLEBY ANNE E
    An exercise mat includes two side edges having the same length, a top edge having a first length and a bottom edge having a second length, wherein the first length of the top edge is greater than the second length of the bottom ed…
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What this means for your idea

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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.