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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026
348 Patents
#10 in Cleveland, OH
#57 in Ohio
#1,300 in US
#2,613 in the World
The Eastern Company
Forward Citations = 6,571
123 inventors:
Cleveland, OH, United States of America
The Eastern Company
Calculating rank
% Expired Patents = 2.9
CIPO Patents = 1
EPO Patents = 1
Trademarks = 31
Forward Citations = 6,571
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123 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):
Lee S Weinerman (171 out of 173 patents)
Scott A Arthurs (77 out of 77 patents)
Michael O Misner (44 out of 44 patents)
4. Arthur J Kuminski (25 out of 25 patents)
5. Timothy P Laabs (24 out of 24 patents)
6. Joel T Vargus (20 out of 21 patents)
7. Raymond L Wright (18 out of 19 patents)
8. John V Pastva (15 out of 16 patents)
9. Matthew D Schroll (14 out of 20 patents)
10. Richard H Russell (13 out of 21 patents)
11. Fredrick L Putzier (12 out of 12 patents)
12. Thomas Heinrich (11 out of 11 patents)
13. John J Crocco (9 out of 9 patents)
14. Steven A Mayo (9 out of 9 patents)
15. Douglas J Paige (8 out of 13 patents)
Core Competencies:
Electromechanical Lock
Latch Assembly
Vehicle Access Control
Sliding Latch
Pull Through Cable Lock
Smart Lock System
Combination Lock
Electrical Cam Lock
Tie Down Apparatus
Rooftop Accessory Clamp
Cash Bag Lock
Retractable Latch Bolt
348 patents:
Company Overview
The Eastern Company, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced locking mechanisms. Its product portfolio includes a range of solutions such as electromechanical locks, latch assemblies, and smart lock systems, catering to various applications including vehicle access control and security. The company is committed to innovation in the locking technology sector, focusing on enhancing security and convenience through its diverse offerings.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.
IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: The Eastern Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/eastern-company
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]
1 patent (CIPO):
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]
1 patent (EPO):
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]