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Indianapolis, IN, United States of America

Best Lock Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 136

Trademarks = 12

Forward Citations = 1,491

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34 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Walter E Best (88 out of 93 patents)

Gary R Jacobs (68 out of 74 patents)

James W Borgmann (68 out of 68 patents)

4. Timothy R Bjornson (68 out of 68 patents)

5. William R Foshee (43 out of 43 patents)

6. Ralph P Palmer (9 out of 15 patents)

7. John W McIntire (4 out of 5 patents)

8. Duane B Nixon (4 out of 4 patents)

9. Roger Keith Russell (3 out of 14 patents)

10. Walter F Best (3 out of 3 patents)

11. Lyn E Hamel (3 out of 3 patents)

12. Scott A Gilbertson (3 out of 3 patents)

13. R Gene McCullum (3 out of 3 patents)

14. James Edmond Beylotte (2 out of 8 patents)

15. William R Foshee, Deceased (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Vending Machine Lock

Proximity Card Detection

Electronic Token

Sliding Door Lock

Motor Assembly

Cylindrical Lockset

Anti-Rotation Mechanism

Motorized Actuator

Key Blade Blank

Lock Cylinder

High Security Key

Lock Assembly

136 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6684671 - Vending machine lock (2004-02-03),

2. 6535136 - Proximity card detection system (2003-03-18),

3. 6442986 - Electronic token and lock core (2002-09-03),

4. 6122943 - Sliding door lock (2000-09-26),

5. 5931430 - Motor assembly for cylindrical lockset (1999-08-03),

6. 5916281 - Shuttling throw member for lockset (1999-06-29),

7. 5794472 - Disconnecting drive mechanism for cylindrical lockset (1998-08-18),

8. 5590555 - Anti-rotation mechanism for lockset chassis (1997-01-07),

9. 5474348 - Motorized actuator for mortise lockset (1995-12-12),

10. 5453603 - Method and apparatus for decoding bi-phase encoded data (1995-09-26),

11. 5421178 - Motorized lock actuator for cylindrical lockset (1995-06-06),

12. 5291767 - Protective lock cylinder mounting assembly (1994-03-08),

13. 5272895 - High security key and cylinder lock assembly (1993-12-28),

14. 5232255 - Button assembly (1993-08-03),

15. D330845 - Portion of a key blade blank (1992-11-10),

Best Lock Corporation, based in Indianapolis, IN, specializes in advanced lock technologies, focusing on innovative solutions for security and access control. The company develops a range of products including vending machine locks, proximity card detection systems, and motorized actuators, catering to diverse applications. Their expertise extends to sliding door locks and cylindrical locksets, emphasizing reliability and security. Best Lock Corporation is committed to enhancing safety through cutting-edge technology and robust design in the locking industry.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

136 Patents

#14 in Indianapolis, IN

#50 in Indiana

#2,845 in US

#5,930 in the World

Indianapolis, IN, United States of America

Best Lock Corporation

Forward Citations = 1,491

34 inventors:

Walter E Best (88 out of 93 patents)

Gary R Jacobs (68 out of 74 patents)

James W Borgmann (68 out of 68 patents)

4. Timothy R Bjornson (68 out of 68 patents)

5. William R Foshee (43 out of 43 patents)

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