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Locks, accessories & handcuffs
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within E05B · public-visibility date · generated 2026-07-19
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest E05B patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Jason Johnson51 patents · 2,124 citations
- 296Christopher Kim18 patents · 696 citations
- 392Asil T. Gokcebay43 patents · 2,269 citations
- 488Lee S. Weinerman60 patents · 2,909 citations
- 583Christopher J. Fawcett55 patents · 1,418 citations
- 679Gerald Chong34 patents · 1,183 citations
- 775Scott A. Arthurs28 patents · 1,233 citations
- 871Scott R. Fisher20 patents · 571 citations
- 967Kyle Baker17 patents · 231 citations
- 1063Kosta Papanikolaou55 patents · 809 citations
- 1158Lyle H. Rogalla16 patents · 215 citations
- 1254Justin E. Sobecki24 patents · 274 citations
- 1350Jeffrey A. Grant33 patents · 262 citations
- 1446Cheng-Tao Tsai9 patents · 329 citations
- 1542Ilan Goldman18 patents · 417 citations
- 1638Rajesh K. Patel28 patents · 419 citations
- 1733Andrew W. Moock17 patents · 282 citations
- 1829Luke Liang49 patents · 687 citations
- 1925Bernardo Erices13 patents · 299 citations
- 2021Brian G. Linehan18 patents · 182 citations
- 2117Matthew Thomas Kerley13 patents · 175 citations
- 2213Karl Lai49 patents · 683 citations
- 238Scott Sullivan23 patents · 233 citations
- 244Ching-Tien Lin24 patents · 371 citations
- 251Kiyoung Lim13 patents · 172 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained E05B output across the last 5 years
- 199Roy Joseph Seiders12 patents · 961 citations
- 296Jason Johnson51 patents · 2,124 citations
- 392Christopher Kim18 patents · 696 citations
- 488Asil T. Gokcebay43 patents · 2,269 citations
- 583Lee S. Weinerman60 patents · 2,909 citations
- 679Christopher J. Fawcett55 patents · 1,418 citations
- 775Gerald Chong34 patents · 1,183 citations
- 871Scott A. Arthurs28 patents · 1,233 citations
- 967Bo Widen51 patents · 1,412 citations
- 1063Jay S. Derman32 patents · 1,119 citations
- 1158Thang Tat Nguyen19 patents · 802 citations
- 1254Stephen N. Hardy15 patents · 287 citations
- 1350Kuo-Tsung Yang12 patents · 555 citations
- 1446Scott R. Fisher20 patents · 571 citations
- 1542Steve N. Galant12 patents · 538 citations
- 1638Robert Bisesti13 patents · 285 citations
- 1733Kyle Baker17 patents · 231 citations
- 1829Peter H. Field29 patents · 821 citations
- 1925Christopher Aaron Clearman9 patents · 234 citations
- 2021Miko Lee25 patents · 753 citations
- 2117Douglas E. Trent11 patents · 455 citations
- 2213Richard E. Schlack19 patents · 732 citations
- 238Kosta Papanikolaou55 patents · 809 citations
- 244Jeffrey L. Konchan36 patents · 582 citations
- 251Lyle H. Rogalla16 patents · 215 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in E05B
- 199Roy Joseph Seiders12 patents · 961 citations
- 296Roger L. Koops14 patents · 1,478 citations
- 392Walter G. Henderson13 patents · 1,775 citations
- 488Jason Johnson51 patents · 2,124 citations
- 583Shih Yu Thomas Cheng21 patents · 1,225 citations
- 679John W. Sherman6 patents · 979 citations
- 775Christopher Kim18 patents · 696 citations
- 871Joseph Aranda10 patents · 557 citations
- 967Asil T. Gokcebay43 patents · 2,269 citations
- 1063Yucel K. Keskin12 patents · 1,430 citations
- 1158Brent J. Bos5 patents · 581 citations
- 1254Eugenie V. Uhlmann5 patents · 581 citations
- 1350Gimtong Teowee5 patents · 581 citations
- 1446Kevin C. Mccarthy5 patents · 581 citations
- 1542Michael P. Harvey25 patents · 875 citations
- 1638George Frolov43 patents · 2,162 citations
- 1733Lee S. Weinerman60 patents · 2,909 citations
- 1829Gerry Dawson9 patents · 407 citations
- 1925James L. Taylor9 patents · 407 citations
- 2021Philip D. Barrett5 patents · 635 citations
- 2117Tobin H. Williams7 patents · 825 citations
- 2213Christopher J. Fawcett55 patents · 1,418 citations
- 238James T. Weisburn15 patents · 1,073 citations
- 244Shelly I. Slogoff5 patents · 809 citations
- 251Gerald Chong34 patents · 1,183 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring E05B patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199USD1011865S✦ AICombination padlock12 cites · 202482% earned
- 296US12077984B2✦ AIKey and core with cam blocking4 cites · 202470% earned
- 392US12146345B2✦ AIMulti-unit access control and information management system4 cites · 202470% earned
- 488US12338666B1Transmission device for door lock of recreational vehicle4 cites · 202582% earned
- 583US11898386B1Door stopping system7 cites · 202486% earned
- 679US12129687B2Flippable cable lock5 cites · 202477% earned
- 775US12221812B2Drawer interlocking guide rail with locking function6 cites · 202485% earned
- 871US12000186B1Three-point door closure mechanism with passive latch7 cites · 202486% earned
- 967US11944213B1Shelving rack with moveable dividers and locking front bar4 cites · 202482% earned
- 1063US11952803B1Anti-theft device with adjustable locking arms for securing an article of merchandise6 cites · 202478% earned
- 1158US11905736B1Lock with key having extending arm elements6 cites · 202485% earned
- 1254US12251993B2Automotive door and window systems, devices, and methods2 cites · 202561% earned
- 1350US12421762B2Rekeyable lock cylinder2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1446US12227975B1System and method for sheltering in place with advanced responder notification and ready a2 cites · 202567% earned
- 1542US12338653B1Lock cores and keys2 cites · 202567% earned
- 1638US12435559B1Safety box1 cites · 202556% earned
- 1733US12127721B1Mountable replenishable dispensing system2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1829US12376696B1Locking apparatus for community mailbox1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1925US12110711B2Intelligent lock for recreational vehicle3 cites · 202480% earned
- 2021US12258812B1High security anti-climbing pet and child confinement gate2 cites · 202576% earned
- 2117US12188264B2Wing lock and deployment mechanism3 cites · 202480% earned
- 2213US12180763B2Window assembly having horizontal closing function and ventilation function3 cites · 202480% earned
- 238US12205074B2Secure smart container assembly, systems, and methods2 cites · 202455% earned
- 244US12264518B2Escape hatch stay system2 cites · 202467% earned
- 251US12428886B1Forced entry resistant sash lock also configured to snap into the meeting rail of the sash2 cites · 202576% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring E05B patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11205880B1✦ AISocket and door with same79 cites · 202193% earned
- 296US11493262B2✦ AICooler lock20 cites · 202270% earned
- 392USD957231S✦ AIFingerprint handle lock25 cites · 202290% earned
- 488US11041340B1Gated barrier with one hand latch apparatus30 cites · 202183% earned
- 583US11641966B2Package receiving device and package receiving method25 cites · 202190% earned
- 679US12221805B2Dampening mechanism for touch bar exit device12 cites · 202388% earned
- 775US11193312B1Child safety lock27 cites · 202186% earned
- 871US10907404B1Gated barrier with lift lock30 cites · 202183% earned
- 967US11373471B2Locking system using wireless bridge22 cites · 202178% earned
- 1063US11178983B1Modular security cradle for safeguarding an article of merchandise against theft18 cites · 202189% earned
- 1158US11162300B1Keeper apparatus to maintain gate in plane with frame28 cites · 202183% earned
- 1254USD946279SContainer24 cites · 202282% earned
- 1350US11773626B2Systems and methods for facilitating logistics9 cites · 202374% earned
- 1446USD1011865SCombination padlock12 cites · 202482% earned
- 1542US11363895B2Adjustable security bracket for products of multiple dimensions15 cites · 202189% earned
- 1638US11391082B2Dresser integrated safe apparatus17 cites · 202189% earned
- 1733US11365582B1Frame assembly for windows and sliding doors14 cites · 202280% earned
- 1829US11655653B1Electronically operated lock cylinder11 cites · 202378% earned
- 1925US11505967B2Controllable door lock16 cites · 202178% earned
- 2021US11663864B2Ultra-wideband technologies for seamless access control16 cites · 202180% earned
- 2117US11959308B2Magnetic sensor for lock position13 cites · 202283% earned
- 2213US11248741B1Secure door hanger apparatus13 cites · 202288% earned
- 238US11417200B2Door system with active monitoring15 cites · 202183% earned
- 244US11702885B1Securable pet door10 cites · 202387% earned
- 251US11002061B1Electronic door system15 cites · 202189% earned
All-time canon
The defining E05B patents of the whole record
- 199US8560147B2✦ AIApparatus, method and article for physical security of power storage devices in vehicles1,061 cites · 201393% earned
- 296US4376380A✦ AICombination lock1,031 cites · 198395% earned
- 392US9182244B2✦ AIApparatus, method and article for authentication, security and control of power storage de1,022 cites · 201393% earned
- 488US6799669B2Dynamic clutch control892 cites · 200395% earned
- 583US7336183B2Decommissioning an electronic data tag541 cites · 200695% earned
- 679US5955951ACombined article surveillance and product identification system538 cites · 199995% earned
- 775US6011999AApparatus for controlled dispensing of pharmaceutical and medical supplies524 cites · 200095% earned
- 871US6130621AMethod and apparatus for inhibiting unauthorized access to or utilization of a protected d419 cites · 200095% earned
- 967US5927540AControlled dispensing system and method356 cites · 199994% earned
- 1063US5771742ARelease device for retaining pin353 cites · 199894% earned
- 1158US6420971B1Electronic seal, methods and security system349 cites · 200294% earned
- 1254US5520450ASupply station with internal computer336 cites · 199691% earned
- 1350US8947530B1Smart lock systems and methods331 cites · 201591% earned
- 1446US4148092AElectronic combination door lock with dead bolt sensing means314 cites · 197994% earned
- 1542US5757616APhysical security system for portable computer312 cites · 199894% earned
- 1638US5933090AMethod and apparatus for field programming a remote control system294 cites · 199994% earned
- 1733US6068520ALow profile double deck connector with improved cross talk isolation285 cites · 200091% earned
- 1829US3988911ACylinder lock282 cites · 197694% earned
- 1925US9342936B2Smart lock systems and methods282 cites · 201594% earned
- 2021US6753775B2Smart container monitoring system281 cites · 200491% earned
- 2117US5942978AWireless transmitter key for EAS tag detacher unit274 cites · 199994% earned
- 2213US5940306ADrawer operating system271 cites · 199989% earned
- 238US5577779ASnap fit lock with release feature271 cites · 199694% earned
- 244US4914732AElectronic key with interactive graphic user interface267 cites · 199094% earned
- 251US5716114AJerk-resistant drawer operating system266 cites · 199891% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest E05B patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199YETI COOLERS LLC13 patents · 789 citations
- 296SECURITY PEOPLE INC19 patents · 1,558 citations
- 392KIEKERT AG374 patents · 4,014 citations
- 488SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD101 patents · 1,853 citations
- 583HARTWELL CORP64 patents · 2,148 citations
- 679SOUTHCO156 patents · 4,799 citations
- 775STRATTEC SECURITY CORP52 patents · 1,668 citations
- 871INVUE SECURITY PRODUCTS INC71 patents · 902 citations
- 967LG ELECTRONICS INC105 patents · 1,017 citations
- 1063MASTER LOCK CO91 patents · 2,560 citations
- 1158HONDA MOTOR CO LTD164 patents · 2,304 citations
- 1254SIEMENS AG22 patents · 730 citations
- 1350SARGENT MFG CO94 patents · 1,493 citations
- 1446ANDERSEN CORP28 patents · 587 citations
- 1542BOEING CO72 patents · 972 citations
- 1638ALPHA CORP62 patents · 701 citations
- 1733MAGNA INT INC13 patents · 455 citations
- 1829FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC304 patents · 1,967 citations
- 1925ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS132 patents · 1,197 citations
- 2021HANCHETT ENTRY SYSTEMS INC70 patents · 531 citations
- 2117SEKURE CONTROLS INC21 patents · 494 citations
- 2213TAIWAN FU HSING IND CO LTD107 patents · 1,767 citations
- 238HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD263 patents · 1,366 citations
- 244SCHLAGE LOCK CO LLC342 patents · 1,377 citations
- 251SINOX CO LTD48 patents · 647 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained E05B output across the last 5 years
- 199YETI COOLERS LLC13 patents · 789 citations
- 296AUGUST HOME INC51 patents · 2,181 citations
- 392SECURITY PEOPLE INC19 patents · 1,558 citations
- 488KIEKERT AG374 patents · 4,014 citations
- 583SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD101 patents · 1,853 citations
- 679HARTWELL CORP64 patents · 2,148 citations
- 775SOUTHCO156 patents · 4,799 citations
- 871ADAC PLASTICS INC38 patents · 1,502 citations
- 967STRATTEC SECURITY CORP52 patents · 1,668 citations
- 1063AISIN SEIKI237 patents · 4,519 citations
- 1158INVUE SECURITY PRODUCTS INC71 patents · 902 citations
- 1254TRUTH HARDWARE CORP40 patents · 1,414 citations
- 1350BOSCH GMBH ROBERT67 patents · 2,250 citations
- 1446LG ELECTRONICS INC105 patents · 1,017 citations
- 1542IBM54 patents · 1,172 citations
- 1638MASTER LOCK CO91 patents · 2,560 citations
- 1733HONDA MOTOR CO LTD164 patents · 2,304 citations
- 1829CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS INC72 patents · 1,339 citations
- 1925SIEMENS AG22 patents · 730 citations
- 2021SARGENT MFG CO94 patents · 1,493 citations
- 2117NISSAN MOTOR63 patents · 1,889 citations
- 2213ANDERSEN CORP28 patents · 587 citations
- 238BOEING CO72 patents · 972 citations
- 244RTC IND INC13 patents · 227 citations
- 251NIFCO INC59 patents · 1,398 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in E05B
- 199DONNELLY CORP24 patents · 1,976 citations
- 296SUPRA PROD INC29 patents · 3,188 citations
- 392YETI COOLERS LLC13 patents · 789 citations
- 488SENSORMATIC ELECTRONICS CORP31 patents · 2,672 citations
- 583AUGUST HOME INC51 patents · 2,181 citations
- 679SECURITY PEOPLE INC19 patents · 1,558 citations
- 775HARROW PRODUCTS INC37 patents · 2,207 citations
- 871C & M TECHNOLOGY INC20 patents · 803 citations
- 967HUF HUELSBECK & FUERST GMBH66 patents · 2,248 citations
- 1063ALPHA ENTERPRISES INC25 patents · 1,644 citations
- 1158VIDEX INC8 patents · 724 citations
- 1254EASTERN CO81 patents · 4,072 citations
- 1350ASHLAND PROD INC16 patents · 1,156 citations
- 1446KIEKERT AG374 patents · 4,014 citations
- 1542SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD101 patents · 1,853 citations
- 1638SCHLAGE LOCK CO112 patents · 3,477 citations
- 1733ACCO BRANDS INC23 patents · 1,286 citations
- 1829NEWFREY LLC50 patents · 1,477 citations
- 1925HARTWELL CORP64 patents · 2,148 citations
- 2021SOUTHCO156 patents · 4,799 citations
- 2117EMHART IND43 patents · 1,859 citations
- 2213GEN MOTORS CORP184 patents · 7,333 citations
- 238MEDECO SECURITY LOCKS46 patents · 2,109 citations
- 244ADAC PLASTICS INC38 patents · 1,502 citations
- 251W & F MFG INC13 patents · 871 citations
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