Southco, Inc.
461Patents
137Active
461Granted
49Portfolio score
Filing activity: Jul 23, 1975 → Jan 13, 2022 · 42 expiring within 5 years
Most-cited patents
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.