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Concordville, PA, United States of America

Southco, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 472

% 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

472 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12742347 - Rotary latch with spring guide (2026-09-22),

2. 12723448 - Vehicle glove box latch (2026-09-01),

3. 12662856 - Pawl connector for glove box latch (2026-06-23),

4. 12637882 - Latch system with actuator, position sensor, or actuator and position sensor (2026-05-26),

5. 12571235 - Universal latch and sensor system (2026-03-10),

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

7. 12523077 - Preassembled friction hinge module, hinged system, and method for making preassembled friction hinge modules and systems (2026-01-13),

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

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

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

11. 12446178 - Electronic device ejection mechanism with selectively disableable ejection function (2025-10-14),

12. 12378802 - Rotary latch assembly with multiple striker engagements (2025-08-05),

13. 12366094 - Electronic striker for releasing a compartment door and method of using the same (2025-07-22),

14. 12345076 - Electronically actuated and locking glove box system (2025-07-01),

15. 12331564 - Vehicle glove box latch (2025-06-17),

Company Overview

Southco, Inc. is a leading provider of latch technology, specializing in innovative solutions for various applications across multiple industries. Headquartered in Concordville, PA, the company focuses on developing a diverse range of latching mechanisms, including universal latches, friction hinges, electronic latches, and modular latches. Southco's products are designed to enhance functionality and security in automotive, industrial, and electronic applications, with a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

472 Patents

#1 in Concordville, PA

#42 in Pennsylvania

#1,017 in US

#2,025 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)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Southco, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/southco

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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