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BEST LOCK CORP

Overview
  • Total Patents
    105
About

BEST LOCK CORP has a total of 105 patent applications. Its first patent ever was published in 1966. It filed its patents most often in United States, Canada and EPO (European Patent Office). Its main competitors in its focus markets machines, civil engineering and computer technology are DEXTER LOCK CO, EAGLE LOCK CO and SESAMEE COMPANY.

Patent filings per year

Chart showing BEST LOCK CORPs patent filings per year from 1900 to 2020

Top inventors

# Name Total Patents
#1 Foshee William R 60
#2 Best Walter E 36
#3 Palmer Ralph P 11
#4 Mccullum R Gene 4
#5 Mcintire John W 4
#6 Nixon Duane B 4
#7 Whitmoyer David A 3
#8 Gilbertson Scott A 3
#9 Carey Kevin L 3
#10 Russell Roger Keith 3

Latest patents

Publication Filing date Title
US6684671B2 Vending machine lock
US6442986B1 Electronic token and lock core
CA2262296A1 Sliding door lock
US6535136B1 Proximity card detection system
US5931430A Motor assembly for cylindrical lockset
US5916281A Shuttling throw member for lockset
US5794472A Disconnecting drive mechanism for cylindrical lockset
US5590555A Anti-rotation mechanism for lockset chassis
US5453603A Method and apparatus for decoding bi-phase encoded data
US5474348A Motorized actuator for mortise lockset
US5421178A Motorized lock actuator for cylindrical lockset
US5291767A Protective lock cylinder mounting assembly
US5272895A High security key and cylinder lock assembly
US5232255A Button assembly
US5136869A High security key and cylinder lock assembly
US5116170A Drill jig for preparing a door to receive a cylindrical lock
US5010755A Lock with torque-release means
US4995249A Door handle assembly with hollow knob and interchangeable lock core
US4998760A Door handle return assembly
US4998422A Removable core padlock with bolt retainer