Forward Citations = 133

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13 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Johnnie Daniel Hilburn, Jr (3 out of 14 patents)

Trest Polina (3 out of 3 patents)

Stephen L Newcomb (3 out of 3 patents)

4. James Joseph Hopper, Ii (2 out of 4 patents)

5. Dale A Schmitt (2 out of 4 patents)

6. Ron Knak (1 out of 1 patent)

7. Henry J Gohlke (1 out of 7 patents)

8. Mark Honstra (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Bill Heisterberg (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Glen Duckworth (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Tim Reed (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Frank Nishiura (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Ronald N Dodd (1 out of 1 patent)

7 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6115980 - Parking garage expansion joint cover (2000-09-12),

2. 6014848 - Retrofit parking garage expansion joint cover (2000-01-18),

3. 5852902 - Locking entry grid (1998-12-29),

4. 5832678 - Seismic portal (1998-11-10),

5. 5829216 - Seismic facade support (1998-11-03),

6. 5782044 - Multi-tread entry grid (1998-07-21),

7. 5357727 - Expansion joint (1994-10-25),

Company Overview

Balco is a leading manufacturer of architectural aluminum building products and systems. They specialize in designing and fabricating customized solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Metalines is a subsidiary of Balco that focuses on producing high-quality metal ceiling systems and architectural specialty products. With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, Balco/Metalines is the trusted choice for architects, contractors, and building owners alike.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

7 Patents

#41 in Wichita, KS

#350 in Kansas

#39,907 in US

Wichita, KS, United States of America

Balco/metalines

Forward Citations = 133

13 inventors:

Johnnie Daniel Hilburn, Jr (3 out of 14 patents)

Trest Polina (3 out of 3 patents)

Stephen L Newcomb (3 out of 3 patents)

4. James Joseph Hopper, Ii (2 out of 4 patents)

5. Dale A Schmitt (2 out of 4 patents)

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

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]