% Expired Patents = 20.0

CIPO Patents = 7

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 246

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5 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Daniel Freeman (7 out of 50 patents)

Ari Freeman (3 out of 8 patents)

Richard L Gardner, Jr (3 out of 5 patents)

4. Bradford Shayne Cooley (3 out of 5 patents)

5. David Kortbawi (3 out of 5 patents)

10 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10040135 - System for identifying and duplicating master keys (2018-08-07),

2. 9987715 - System for identifying and duplicating master keys (2018-06-05),

3. 9914179 - Self service key duplicating machine with automatic key model identification system (2018-03-13),

4. 9808900 - System for identifying and duplicating master keys (2017-11-07),

5. 9323237 - Network of fully automatic self-service key duplicating kiosks (2016-04-26),

6. 9199318 - Fully automatic key duplicating machine with automatic key model identification system (2015-12-01),

7. 8979446 - Fully automatic self-service key duplicating kiosk (2015-03-17),

8. 8634951 - Fully automatic self-service key duplicating kiosk (2014-01-21),

9. 8532809 - Network of fully automatic self-service key duplicating kiosks (2013-09-10),

10. 8287215 - Fully automatic key duplicating machine with automatic key model identification system (2012-10-16),

Company Overview

Minute Key Inc. specializes in self-service key duplication solutions, offering innovative kiosk technology that allows customers to create copies of keys quickly and conveniently. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, the company focuses on enhancing accessibility and efficiency in key duplication through automated systems. Their technology integrates advanced imaging and processing capabilities, ensuring precision and reliability in key reproduction, catering to both residential and commercial needs.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

10 Patents

#117 in Boulder, CO

#639 in Colorado

#29,839 in US

#55,986 in the World

Boulder, CO, United States of America

Minute Key Inc.

Forward Citations = 246

5 inventors:

Daniel Freeman (7 out of 50 patents)

Ari Freeman (3 out of 8 patents)

Richard L Gardner, Jr (3 out of 5 patents)

4. Bradford Shayne Cooley (3 out of 5 patents)

5. David Kortbawi (3 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Minute Key Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/minute-key

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]

7 patents (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]