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STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION

78Patents
29Active
78Granted
45Portfolio score

Filing activity: Aug 26, 1993 → Mar 7, 2023 · 6 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US5433096A Key assembly for vehicle ignition locks Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 101 Expired
US5630630A Glove compartment latch mechanism Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 83 Expired
US6617961B1 Security system for a vehicle and method of operating same Physics 80 Expired
US7140213B2 Steering column lock apparatus and method Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 80 Expired
US6530251B1 Modular vehicle door lock and latch system and method Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 49 Expired
US5836187A Tumberless automobile ignition lock Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 46 Expired
US6427504B1 Key assembly for vehicle ignition locks Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 44 Expired
US6843085B2 Modular vehicle door lock and latch system and method Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 40 Expired
US5704234A Cylinder lock incorporating a slam resistance pad Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 38 Expired
US6463773B1 Electronic latch apparatus and method Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 38 Expired
US7363788B2 Latch apparatus and method Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 36 Expired
US6571587B2 Steering column lock apparatus and method Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 36 Expired
US6594861B2 Motor vehicle door handle apparatus and method of installation Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 34 Expired
US5722275A Pushbutton console latch Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 33 Expired
US6035677A Key assembly for vehicle ignition locks Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 31 Expired
US6705140B1 Latch apparatus and method Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 30 Expired
US6523382B1 Free wheeling lock assembly Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 29 Expired
US6516640B2 Steering column lock apparatus and method Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 27 Expired
US5611225A Breakaway cylinder head Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 24 Expired
US7897888B2 Key fob device and method Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 21 Expired
US7634930B2 Lock apparatus and method Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 21 Expired
US6058751A Free-wheeling lock Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 21 Expired
US6848286B2 Electronic latch apparatus and method Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 21 Expired
US8528950B2 Latch mechanism and latching method Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 20 Active
US6978645B2 Freewheeling lock apparatus and method Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 20 Expired

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