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Wichita, KS, United States of America

Balco, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 39

% Expired Patents = 7.7

Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 1,094

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26 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Johnnie Daniel Hilburn, Jr (11 out of 14 patents)

Claude P Balzer (11 out of 11 patents)

Edward M Corman (6 out of 6 patents)

4. Dean V Balocca (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Willy Borner (4 out of 10 patents)

6. Roger L Rumsey (3 out of 12 patents)

7. Ronny L Knak (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Henry J Gohlke (3 out of 7 patents)

9. Kenneth A McQueeney (2 out of 13 patents)

10. Michael D Wilson (2 out of 5 patents)

11. Loren W Keely (2 out of 3 patents)

12. Tom J Love (2 out of 6 patents)

13. Almer A Reiff (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Bernie F Jackson (2 out of 10 patents)

15. Ronald L Knak (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Fire Stop Assembly

Fire Blanket

Fire Barrier

Joint Cover System

Expansion Joint

Grating System

Underground Trolley

Wheel Alignment

Non-Slip Device

Wall Protection

Stair Nosing

Cable Adaptor

39 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12318642 - Modular construction fire stop assembly (2025-06-03),

2. 11459749 - Fire blanket for expansion joints and method for retarding fire past expansion joints (2022-10-04),

3. 8720138 - Fire barrier (2014-05-13),

4. 8646235 - Fire resistive joint cover system (2014-02-11),

5. 8607519 - Fire resistive joint cover system (2013-12-17),

6. 8601760 - Fire barrier (2013-12-10),

7. 8464485 - Fire resistive joint cover system (2013-06-18),

8. 8245471 - Fire resistive joint cover system (2012-08-21),

9. 8079190 - Fire resistive joint cover system (2011-12-20),

10. 7946784 - Grating system (2011-05-24),

11. 7856781 - Fire resistive joint cover system (2010-12-28),

12. 7104717 - Roof joint cover (2006-09-12),

13. 6962026 - Expansion joint cover (2005-11-08),

14. 6955017 - Fire barrier transitions (2005-10-18),

15. 6942419 - Grate assembly (2005-09-13),

Company Overview

Balco, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer based in Wichita, Kansas, specializing in the design and production of high-quality architectural products. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions for the construction industry, including balcony systems, railings, and other structural components. Balco is dedicated to enhancing building safety and aesthetics through advanced engineering and materials technology, serving a diverse range of clients across various sectors, including commercial and residential construction.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

39 Patents

#9 in Wichita, KS

#55 in Kansas

#8,823 in US

#17,448 in the World

Wichita, KS, United States of America

Balco, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,094

26 inventors:

Johnnie Daniel Hilburn, Jr (11 out of 14 patents)

Claude P Balzer (11 out of 11 patents)

Edward M Corman (6 out of 6 patents)

4. Dean V Balocca (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Willy Borner (4 out of 10 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Balco, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/balco

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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