Patent assignee · US · COMPANY

Southco, Inc.

461Patents
137Active
461Granted
49Portfolio score

Filing activity: Jul 23, 1975 → Jan 13, 2022 · 42 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
USD842306S1 Articulating arm General 253 Active
US6149213A Blind latch keeper Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 143 Expired
USD333775S Flexible draw latch General 117 Expired
US6398272B1 Flexible draw latch Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 106 Expired
US4630332A Adjustable friction plastic hinge having non-squeak properties Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 103 Expired
US6109669A Load floor slam-action paw latch Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 93 Expired
US4583775A Latch assembly having pull-up action Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 83 Expired
USD454292S1 Flexible draw latch General 82 Expired
US5382124A Fully retractable captive screw Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 76 Expired
USD403230S Handle General 73 Expired
US5934716A Slam latch and method of assembly Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 72 Expired
US4693503A Lever latch Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 69 Expired
USD324636S Lift-handle latch General 68 Expired
US6119306A Automotive deck lid bumper Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 67 Expired
US4893849A Remote latching mechanism Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 66 Expired
US5765263A Door positioning hinge Fixed Constructions 65 Expired
US5412842A Detent hinge Fixed Constructions 63 Expired
USD380369S Flexible draw latch General 62 Expired
US4540206A Adjustable draw latch Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 62 Expired
US6145352A Slam latch with opposing slides Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 61 Expired
US4630333A Adjustable friction hinge Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 60 Expired
US4490884A Adjustable friction hinge Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 59 Expired
USD370620S Lockable slam latch General 57 Expired
US5758987A Snap-in fastener for flush-mounted panels Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 57 Expired
US7397674B2 Compact PCI ejector latch Electricity 56 Expired

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.