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CPC E05C
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within E05C · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest E05C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Jason Johnson20 patents · 859 citations
- 296Christopher Kim13 patents · 566 citations
- 392Lee S. Weinerman57 patents · 2,857 citations
- 488Scott A. Arthurs26 patents · 1,139 citations
- 583Preston Ellis Hennrich12 patents · 265 citations
- 679Mark A. Flannery49 patents · 457 citations
- 775Calin Roatis23 patents · 328 citations
- 871Brian G. Linehan21 patents · 251 citations
- 967William Denison24 patents · 277 citations
- 1063Alan K. Uyeda15 patents · 311 citations
- 1158Barry G. Lawrence26 patents · 535 citations
- 1254Luke Liang42 patents · 573 citations
- 1350Dustin Bullock18 patents · 135 citations
- 1446Peter J. Minter18 patents · 245 citations
- 1542Kenton H. Barker16 patents · 121 citations
- 1638Michael D. Coleman14 patents · 228 citations
- 1733Brian M. Mcmahon8 patents · 131 citations
- 1829Caleb Summers8 patents · 131 citations
- 1925Michael Maridakis8 patents · 141 citations
- 2021Troy M. Brown8 patents · 141 citations
- 2117Matthew A. Willms13 patents · 109 citations
- 2213Porter R. Million6 patents · 77 citations
- 238David Kj Kim6 patents · 106 citations
- 244Jerome F. Czerwinski, Jr.6 patents · 106 citations
- 251Benjamin T. Redmon8 patents · 51 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained E05C output across the last 5 years
- 199Roy Joseph Seiders11 patents · 953 citations
- 296Jason Johnson20 patents · 859 citations
- 392Christopher Kim13 patents · 566 citations
- 488Lee S. Weinerman57 patents · 2,857 citations
- 583Scott A. Arthurs26 patents · 1,139 citations
- 679Preston Ellis Hennrich12 patents · 265 citations
- 775Johnny C. Fraga9 patents · 225 citations
- 871John W. Robertson9 patents · 225 citations
- 967James I. Lawrence7 patents · 178 citations
- 1063Asil T. Gokcebay13 patents · 565 citations
- 1158Mark A. Flannery49 patents · 457 citations
- 1254Calin Roatis23 patents · 328 citations
- 1350Richard E. Schlack20 patents · 753 citations
- 1446Gregory J. Vetter11 patents · 359 citations
- 1542Brian G. Linehan21 patents · 251 citations
- 1638William Denison24 patents · 277 citations
- 1733Jeffrey L. Antonucci12 patents · 404 citations
- 1829Alan K. Uyeda15 patents · 311 citations
- 1925Barry G. Lawrence26 patents · 535 citations
- 2021Douglas A. Nolte8 patents · 270 citations
- 2117Luke Liang42 patents · 573 citations
- 2213Joachim Fiedler9 patents · 291 citations
- 238Dustin Bullock18 patents · 135 citations
- 244Andrew J. Winterhalter16 patents · 130 citations
- 251John Fritz16 patents · 130 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in E05C
- 199Roy Joseph Seiders11 patents · 953 citations
- 296Jason Johnson20 patents · 859 citations
- 392Shih Yu Thomas Cheng12 patents · 751 citations
- 488Christopher Kim13 patents · 566 citations
- 583Joseph Aranda8 patents · 479 citations
- 679Jonathan D. Walker6 patents · 636 citations
- 775Brendan F. Doorhy5 patents · 599 citations
- 871Samuel J. Adducci5 patents · 599 citations
- 967Lee S. Weinerman57 patents · 2,857 citations
- 1063Paul D. Fleming12 patents · 762 citations
- 1158Steven E. Schultz8 patents · 690 citations
- 1254Scott A. Arthurs26 patents · 1,139 citations
- 1350Frank T. Jackson9 patents · 731 citations
- 1446Tamao Morita9 patents · 818 citations
- 1542William R. Bourne10 patents · 749 citations
- 1638Robert H. Bisbing21 patents · 1,199 citations
- 1733Arthur J. Kuminski9 patents · 557 citations
- 1829Preston Ellis Hennrich12 patents · 265 citations
- 1925Mark B. Eenigenburg9 patents · 422 citations
- 2021L. Richard Poe11 patents · 612 citations
- 2117Johnny C. Fraga9 patents · 225 citations
- 2213John W. Robertson9 patents · 225 citations
- 238Dean Pettit15 patents · 524 citations
- 244Gary L. Myers7 patents · 366 citations
- 251James I. Lawrence7 patents · 178 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring E05C patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12146345B2✦ AIMulti-unit access control and information management system4 cites · 202470% earned
- 296US11898386B1✦ AIDoor stopping system7 cites · 202486% earned
- 392US12227975B1✦ AISystem and method for sheltering in place with advanced responder notification and ready a2 cites · 202567% earned
- 488US12376696B1Locking apparatus for community mailbox1 cites · 202567% earned
- 583US12110711B2Intelligent lock for recreational vehicle3 cites · 202480% earned
- 679US12258812B1High security anti-climbing pet and child confinement gate2 cites · 202576% earned
- 775US12180763B2Window assembly having horizontal closing function and ventilation function3 cites · 202480% earned
- 871US12135103B2Features for cable managers and other electronic equipment structures2 cites · 202445% earned
- 967US12264518B2Escape hatch stay system2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1063US12428886B1Forced entry resistant sash lock also configured to snap into the meeting rail of the sash2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1158US12359477B1Window sash lock configured for screwless snap-in installation onto a meeting rail2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1254US12123234B1Sliding door with emergency swing feature2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1350US12319361B2Sliding tailgate for a vehicle2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1446US12044048B1Door stopper mechanism integrated with a door hinge2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1542US12188291B2Impact noise prevention device for opening/closing door2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1638US12326015B1Deadbolt assembly for simultaneously securing co-mounted doors together and actuating at l1 cites · 202556% earned
- 1733US12037824B2Sliding latch mechanism2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1829US12241294B1Locking apparatus for community mailbox1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1925US12553259B2Reduced-friction latch bolt1 cites · 202567% earned
- 2021US12059993B1Cargo trailer access door security barrier2 cites · 202476% earned
- 2117US11927049B1Insulated portal2 cites · 202461% earned
- 2213US12196007B2Self-aligning modular latch1 cites · 202442% earned
- 238US12392166B2Latch assembly with removable battery1 cites · 202442% earned
- 244US12365518B2Self-adjusting preload for memory alloy wire1 cites · 202444% earned
- 251US12037822B1Locking module and locking module attachment device including the same1 cites · 202456% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring E05C patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11493262B2✦ AICooler lock20 cites · 202270% earned
- 296US11619328B2✦ AIMethod of adapting electronic equipment structure for cable management22 cites · 202170% earned
- 392US11041340B1✦ AIGated barrier with one hand latch apparatus30 cites · 202183% earned
- 488US10907404B1Gated barrier with lift lock30 cites · 202183% earned
- 583US11162300B1Keeper apparatus to maintain gate in plane with frame28 cites · 202183% earned
- 679USD946279SContainer24 cites · 202282% earned
- 775US11414906B1Device and method for propping a commercial door open15 cites · 202289% earned
- 871US11993301B2Unlocking device with pause function17 cites · 202189% earned
- 967US11505967B2Controllable door lock16 cites · 202178% earned
- 1063US11248741B1Secure door hanger apparatus13 cites · 202288% earned
- 1158US11542734B1Apparatus and method for a door latching mechanism13 cites · 202383% earned
- 1254US11655669B2Lighted door jamb for an access door10 cites · 202278% earned
- 1350US12146345B2Multi-unit access control and information management system4 cites · 202470% earned
- 1446US11542735B1Carrying trays and methods for transporting and installing latching assemblies on cowlings12 cites · 202382% earned
- 1542US11371272B2Portable door lock10 cites · 202187% earned
- 1638US11166580B2Tamper resistant self-locking package delivery system11 cites · 202182% earned
- 1733USD924675SDoor stop11 cites · 202188% earned
- 1829US11898386B1Door stopping system7 cites · 202486% earned
- 1925US11846120B2Latch assembly with removable battery10 cites · 202171% earned
- 2021US11512498B2Latch assembly10 cites · 202187% earned
- 2117US11346130B1Double lock dual action gravity latch13 cites · 202288% earned
- 2213US11225816B2Sliding security door with passive deadlock prevention11 cites · 202188% earned
- 238US10883297B1Doorstop11 cites · 202188% earned
- 244USD925296SContainer9 cites · 202161% earned
- 251US10961770B1Pet door and detachable window systems12 cites · 202182% earned
All-time canon
The defining E05C patents of the whole record
- 199US8947530B1✦ AISmart lock systems and methods331 cites · 201591% earned
- 296US5577779A✦ AISnap fit lock with release feature271 cites · 199694% earned
- 392US4453294A✦ AIEngageable article using permanent magnet257 cites · 198494% earned
- 488US9600031B2Commodity sales data processing apparatus246 cites · 201691% earned
- 583US6366440B1Magnetic closure mechanism for a portable computer240 cites · 200294% earned
- 679USRE35268EDoor security system215 cites · 199691% earned
- 775US7540364B2Trigger latch assembly210 cites · 200694% earned
- 871US4706478ARotary handle operated door lock205 cites · 198794% earned
- 967US5383138AFolding portable data processing apparatus with three hinge points204 cites · 199594% earned
- 1063US4643005AMultiple-bolt locking mechanism for sliding doors193 cites · 198794% earned
- 1158US7775567B2Magnetic latching mechanism192 cites · 200788% earned
- 1254US5911763AThree point lock mechanism191 cites · 199994% earned
- 1350US6955381B2Latch mechanism for case and a carrying case with the latch188 cites · 200594% earned
- 1446US6547289B1Quick release latch mechanism186 cites · 200394% earned
- 1542US6343815B1Cinch-up latch185 cites · 200294% earned
- 1638US5139291AFlush mount tilt-latch for a sash window and method184 cites · 199294% earned
- 1733US5626374AVideo cassette recorder incorporating therein a door opening device for selectively exposi183 cites · 199794% earned
- 1829US6217087B1Lock mechanism182 cites · 200194% earned
- 1925US5620212ALow profile hook latch assembly182 cites · 199794% earned
- 2021US4138151ADetent device for locking the lid of a cassette receiving compartment of a tape recorder182 cites · 197994% earned
- 2117US5247285AStandup portable personal computer with detachable wireless keyboard and adjustable displa178 cites · 199394% earned
- 2213US8910819B2Insulating container and latching mechanism177 cites · 201282% earned
- 238US5984383ALockable slammable cam latch with handle key hole cover176 cites · 199994% earned
- 244US5213913ALatching arrangement for battery pack176 cites · 199394% earned
- 251US5690373AElectromagnetic lock175 cites · 199794% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest E05C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199YETI COOLERS LLC29 patents · 911 citations
- 296HARTWELL CORP64 patents · 2,676 citations
- 392SOUTHCO158 patents · 5,544 citations
- 488CHATSWORTH PROD INC12 patents · 265 citations
- 583IBM28 patents · 541 citations
- 679BOEING CO48 patents · 656 citations
- 775CARLSON PET PRODUCTS INC26 patents · 288 citations
- 871LG ELECTRONICS INC60 patents · 532 citations
- 967SARGENT MFG CO28 patents · 467 citations
- 1063ANDERSEN CORP26 patents · 389 citations
- 1158HONDA MOTOR CO LTD37 patents · 457 citations
- 1254PIOLAX INC39 patents · 410 citations
- 1350LAWRENCE BARRY G24 patents · 389 citations
- 1446SCHLAGE LOCK CO LLC82 patents · 357 citations
- 1542REGALO INT LLC23 patents · 129 citations
- 1638PELLA CORP15 patents · 209 citations
- 1733TRITEQ LOCK AND SECURITY L L C9 patents · 112 citations
- 1829MASTER LOCK CO7 patents · 139 citations
- 1925VISION IND GROUP INC22 patents · 186 citations
- 2021BE AEROSPACE INC29 patents · 127 citations
- 2117BRUNSWICK CORP11 patents · 138 citations
- 2213LOCK II LLC9 patents · 58 citations
- 238DELL PRODUCTS LP12 patents · 103 citations
- 244TRITEQ LOCK AND SECURITY LLC12 patents · 55 citations
- 251HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD53 patents · 157 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained E05C output across the last 5 years
- 199YETI COOLERS LLC29 patents · 911 citations
- 296AUGUST HOME INC19 patents · 901 citations
- 392HARTWELL CORP64 patents · 2,676 citations
- 488PANDUIT CORP6 patents · 599 citations
- 583SOUTHCO158 patents · 5,544 citations
- 679SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD50 patents · 1,170 citations
- 775TRUTH HARDWARE CORP41 patents · 1,454 citations
- 871CHATSWORTH PROD INC12 patents · 265 citations
- 967IBM28 patents · 541 citations
- 1063NIFCO INC48 patents · 1,312 citations
- 1158BOEING CO48 patents · 656 citations
- 1254CARLSON PET PRODUCTS INC26 patents · 288 citations
- 1350LG ELECTRONICS INC60 patents · 532 citations
- 1446SARGENT MFG CO28 patents · 467 citations
- 1542STABILUS GMBH17 patents · 442 citations
- 1638ANDERSEN CORP26 patents · 389 citations
- 1733AMESBURY GROUP INC17 patents · 298 citations
- 1829HONDA MOTOR CO LTD37 patents · 457 citations
- 1925ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS44 patents · 463 citations
- 2021PIOLAX INC39 patents · 410 citations
- 2117LAWRENCE BARRY G24 patents · 389 citations
- 2213SCHLAGE LOCK CO LLC82 patents · 357 citations
- 238SPEP ACQUISITION CORP10 patents · 233 citations
- 244HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO18 patents · 295 citations
- 251DOSKOCIL MFG7 patents · 215 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in E05C
- 199YETI COOLERS LLC29 patents · 911 citations
- 296AUGUST HOME INC19 patents · 901 citations
- 392HARTWELL CORP64 patents · 2,676 citations
- 488PANDUIT CORP6 patents · 599 citations
- 583EASTERN CO64 patents · 3,692 citations
- 679SOUTHCO158 patents · 5,544 citations
- 775ASHLAND PROD INC11 patents · 872 citations
- 871W & F MFG INC8 patents · 609 citations
- 967SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD50 patents · 1,170 citations
- 1063CLEVELAND HARDWARE & FORGING7 patents · 690 citations
- 1158NEWELL OPERATING CO24 patents · 1,155 citations
- 1254TRUTH HARDWARE CORP41 patents · 1,454 citations
- 1350TRUTH INC16 patents · 1,049 citations
- 1446MORITA TAMAO6 patents · 639 citations
- 1542HARROW PRODUCTS INC19 patents · 902 citations
- 1638DELL USA LP14 patents · 797 citations
- 1733CHATSWORTH PROD INC12 patents · 265 citations
- 1829SPX CORP TRUTH DIV6 patents · 429 citations
- 1925HANSEN RANDALL C7 patents · 452 citations
- 2021RUBBERMAID INC5 patents · 390 citations
- 2117IBM28 patents · 541 citations
- 2213VON DUPRIN INC31 patents · 834 citations
- 238FEDERAL HOFFMANN INC7 patents · 422 citations
- 244SECURITRON MAGNALOCK CORP8 patents · 472 citations
- 251SNAP ON TOOLS CORP11 patents · 440 citations
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