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Mauldin, SC, United States of America

Compx International Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 62

% Expired Patents = 21.0

CIPO Patents = 3

Trademarks = 40

Forward Citations = 712

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53 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Kenneth A Kaczmarz (11 out of 17 patents)

Mitchell S Mlynarczyk (10 out of 10 patents)

Robert E Dalton, Jr (9 out of 12 patents)

4. Peter M Barber (9 out of 10 patents)

5. Glyn A Finch, Jr (8 out of 12 patents)

6. Matthew R Greiner (6 out of 6 patents)

7. Jamie Payne (5 out of 17 patents)

8. Gary R Ludwig (5 out of 7 patents)

9. Todd Trevor Andres (5 out of 42 patents)

10. John B Payson (4 out of 6 patents)

11. Brock E Robinson (4 out of 5 patents)

12. Francis H Zimmerman (4 out of 5 patents)

13. James R Lutz (3 out of 3 patents)

14. Ronald T Klein (3 out of 3 patents)

15. Jesse Mavromatis (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Electronic Locks

Medicinal Dosage Storage

Access Control

Locking Mechanisms

Combination Cam Lock

Key Retention Mechanism

Anti-Tip Interlocking

Motorized Latch

Panel Lock

Drawer Slide Assembly

Flapper Configuration

Height Indicator

62 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12644481 - Quick release pin marine mount system for quick release accessories (2026-06-02),

2. 11373078 - Medicinal dosage storage for combined electronic inventory data and access control (2022-06-28),

3. 11301741 - Medicinal dosage storage method for combined electronic inventory data and access control (2022-04-12),

4. 11176765 - System and method for combined electronic inventory data and access control (2021-11-16),

5. 11157789 - Medicinal dosage storage and method for combined electronic inventory data and access control (2021-10-26),

6. 10662850 - Compression clamping exhaust catalyst (2020-05-26),

7. 9926724 - Self-lock module (2018-03-27),

8. 9605455 - Combination slam latch and cam lock adapter (2017-03-28),

9. 9512653 - Adjustable cam for cam lock (2016-12-06),

10. 9388613 - Latch assembly for multiple doors (2016-07-12),

11. 8970344 - Method and system for data control in electronic locks (2015-03-03),

12. 8742889 - Apparatus and method for electronic access control (2014-06-03),

13. 8727392 - Convertible motorized latch (2014-05-20),

14. 8516864 - Electronic latch mechanism (2013-08-27),

15. 8403376 - Convertible motorized latch (2013-03-26),

Company Overview

Compx International Inc., headquartered in Mauldin, South Carolina, specializes in electronic access control solutions. The company develops and manufactures a range of products, including electronic locks, combination cam locks, and locking mechanisms designed for various applications. Compx is recognized for its innovations in medicinal dosage storage and key retention mechanisms, ensuring secure and efficient access control. Their technologies also encompass anti-tip interlocking systems and motorized latches, catering to diverse industries that prioritize security and reliability.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

62 Patents

#1 in Mauldin, SC

#37 in South Carolina

#5,845 in US

#11,768 in the World

Mauldin, SC, United States of America

Compx International Inc.

Forward Citations = 712

53 inventors:

Kenneth A Kaczmarz (11 out of 17 patents)

Mitchell S Mlynarczyk (10 out of 10 patents)

Robert E Dalton, Jr (9 out of 12 patents)

4. Peter M Barber (9 out of 10 patents)

5. Glyn A Finch, Jr (8 out of 12 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Compx International Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/compx-international

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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