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Concordville, PA, United States of America

Southco, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 471

% Expired Patents = 8.1

EPO Patents = 49

Trademarks = 15

Forward Citations = 8,601

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227 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Richard E Schlack (50 out of 50 patents)

Robert H Bisbing (41 out of 42 patents)

Benjamin Gerald Lindo (35 out of 43 patents)

4. Glenn Eric Anderson (32 out of 32 patents)

5. Edward A McCormack (27 out of 27 patents)

6. James H Vickers (26 out of 26 patents)

7. Lynn B Ziemer (20 out of 20 patents)

8. James J Ford (20 out of 20 patents)

9. Claes Magnusson (18 out of 21 patents)

10. Thomas J Ellis (17 out of 22 patents)

11. Eric D Hyp (17 out of 18 patents)

12. Harry L Dickerson (15 out of 15 patents)

13. Richard B Langkamp, Jr (13 out of 13 patents)

14. Eugene Novin (13 out of 20 patents)

15. Loc B Tieu (13 out of 13 patents)

Core Competencies:

Universal Latch

Friction Hinge

Electronic Latch

Modular Latch

Rotary Latch

Compression Latch

Vehicle Glove Box

Latch Actuator

Multi-Point Latching

Dynamic Key Access

Lever Compression Latch

Striker Mechanism

471 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12723448 - Vehicle glove box latch (2026-09-01),

2. 12662856 - Pawl connector for glove box latch (2026-06-23),

3. 12637882 - Latch system with actuator, position sensor, or actuator and position sensor (2026-05-26),

4. 12571235 - Universal latch and sensor system (2026-03-10),

5. D1109584 - Latch (2026-01-20),

6. 12523077 - Preassembled friction hinge module, hinged system, and method for making preassembled friction hinge modules and systems (2026-01-13),

7. D1107535 - Latch actuator (2025-12-30),

8. D1103741 - Electronic latch assembly (2025-12-02),

9. D1103740 - Electronic reader module of an electronic latch assembly (2025-12-02),

10. 12446178 - Electronic device ejection mechanism with selectively disableable ejection function (2025-10-14),

11. 12378802 - Rotary latch assembly with multiple striker engagements (2025-08-05),

12. 12366094 - Electronic striker for releasing a compartment door and method of using the same (2025-07-22),

13. 12345076 - Electronically actuated and locking glove box system (2025-07-01),

14. 12331564 - Vehicle glove box latch (2025-06-17),

15. 12331546 - Modular latch system (2025-06-17),

Southco is a global leader in engineered access solutions, specializing in the design and manufacture of locks, latches, hinges, and other hardware components. Their products are used in a wide range of industries including automotive, aerospace, medical, electronics, and transportation. With a history dating back to 1899, Southco has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable, and innovative solutions that enhance the functionality and security of a variety of applications.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 15 2026

471 Patents

#1 in Concordville, PA

#42 in Pennsylvania

#1,015 in US

#2,021 in the World

Concordville, PA, United States of America

Southco, Inc.

Forward Citations = 8,601

227 inventors:

Richard E Schlack (50 out of 50 patents)

Robert H Bisbing (41 out of 42 patents)

Benjamin Gerald Lindo (35 out of 43 patents)

4. Glenn Eric Anderson (32 out of 32 patents)

5. Edward A McCormack (27 out of 27 patents)

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