Latest Patents

Patents imply intellectual property and it has a $ value that can be associated depending on the field and type of patent that is allocated. Patents also increase the enterprise value of the company and help prevent copy-cats from copying the idea without having royalt payments or licencing deals. We like it when companies get patents awarded!. To protect IP companies aggressively file provisional patents even before they have a working product. The below table provides a way to look at what has been done by companies and use this as a factor to make investment decisions.

     
Title Filing Date Publication Date Grant Date
Cancellation device for an automotive feature 2021-4-19 2021-10-28
Cinching latch assembly 2021-3-22 2021-9-23
Broad coverage non-contact obstacle detection 2021-2-12 2021-8-12
Multifunctional automotive latch 2021-1-08 2022-7-14
Methods and systems for providing bluetooth-based passive entry and passive … 2020-9-30 2021-3-18
Latch assembly 2020-1-09 2020-7-23
Cancellation device for an automotive feature 2019-12-03 2022-3-10
Lockable recovery device for vehicle 2019-9-26 2020-4-30
Secure communication in Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS) systems 2019-5-09 2021-2-19
Padlock With Integrated Keyway 2019-2-06 2020-8-06
Padlock With Locking Mechanism Biasing Device 2019-2-06 2020-8-06
Padlock With Key-Retaining Cover 2019-2-06 2020-8-06
Lock with integrated cam 2019-2-06 2022-5-31 2022-5-31
Multi-function vehicle control and method for vehicle control 2018-10-23 2019-4-25
Linear lock 2018-6-27 2021-5-04 2021-5-04
Latch assembly 2018-4-05 2018-10-11
Powered latch mechanism with manual release 2017-9-25 2021-7-27 2021-7-27
Mounting device for attaching a high lift jack to a vehicle 2017-4-10 2017-10-10 2017-10-10
Powered latch mechanism with manual release 2016-3-11 2016-10-27
Cinching striker with adjustment mechanism 2015-9-25 2017-5-09 2017-5-09
Steering lock 2015-4-29 2019-6-14 2019-6-14
Electronic lock 2014-12-31 2016-5-12
Electronic door locks, systems, and networks 2014-12-29 2017-12-26 2017-12-26
Ignition lock steering column lock assembly 2014-12-22 2015-8-18 2015-8-18
Steering lock 2014-9-08 2016-10-04 2016-10-04
Locking mechanism for a vehicle 2014-1-30 2014-7-31
Residual magnetic devices and methods 2013-2-26 2013-8-08
Electronic communication device and method 2011-10-24 2012-2-16
Residual magnetic devices and methods 2011-6-27 2011-10-13
Latch mechanism and latching method 2011-2-01 2013-9-10 2013-9-10
Steering lock 2011-1-26 2011-8-04
Electronic communication device and method 2011-1-24 2013-9-24 2013-9-24
Energy harvesting system 2010-11-17 2011-5-19
Lock apparatus and method 2009-11-10 2010-3-04
Electronic communication equipment and method 2008-7-21 2012-1-18
Electronic communication device and method 2008-7-21 2011-5-25
Lock arrangement and method of operating the same 2008-5-06 2009-11-12
Transponder authorization system and method 2007-4-11 2009-10-07
Residual magnetic devices and methods 2007-1-30 2008-1-31
Residual magnetic devices and methods 2007-1-30 2007-12-13
Residual magnetic devices and methods 2006-11-16 2007-10-18
Self-compensating motion detector 2006-10-06 2007-4-19
Residual magnetic devices and methods 2006-3-30 2009-3-18
Residual magnetic devices and methods 2006-3-30 2009-9-16
Residual magnetic devices and methods 2006-3-30 2007-12-12
Residual magnetic devices and methods 2006-1-31 2006-10-05
Seat latch and latching method 2005-9-07 2006-5-25
Vehicle latch apparatus and method 2005-7-06 2006-2-16
Hybrid key 2005-5-26 2006-11-30
Residual magnetic devices and methods 2005-3-30 2006-10-12
Residual magnetic devices and methods 2005-3-30 2006-10-12
Residual magnetic devices and methods 2005-3-30 2006-10-12
Residual magnetic devices and methods 2005-3-30 2006-10-12
Residual magnetic devices and methods 2005-3-30 2006-10-26
Residual magnetic devices and methods 2005-3-30 2006-10-26
Residual magnetic devices and methods 2005-3-30 2006-10-26
Latch apparatus and method 2005-3-15 2006-7-13
Steering column lock apparatus and method 2005-2-15 2005-9-09
Modular vehicle door lock and latch system and method 2005-1-14 2006-10-05
Latch apparatus and method 2004-8-17 2005-4-21
Freewheeling lock apparatus and method 2004-6-23 2006-9-20
Ignition apparatus and method 2004-4-09 2007-7-11
Seat latch and latching method 2004-3-02 2005-9-08
Freewheeling lock apparatus and method 2003-6-18 2003-12-24
Steering column lock apparatus and method 2003-6-03 2004-2-19
Remote control apparatus and method 2003-5-16 2003-12-24
Tumbler corrosion protection apparatus and method 2003-4-17 2004-10-21
Overmolded key including an ornamental element and method of making same 2003-1-14 2004-11-16 2004-11-16
Vehicular lock apparatus and method 2003-1-03 2004-7-01
Motor vehicle door handle apparatus and method of installation 2002-7-19 2003-3-03
Motor vehicle door handle apparatus and method of installation 2002-7-19 2004-5-12
Vehicle coded ignition lock using a mabnetic sensor 2002-6-25 2003-12-25
Latch apparatus and method 2001-10-25 2003-9-24
Latch apparatus and method 2001-5-16 2001-11-22
Flip out key assembly 2001-4-10 2001-10-28
Lock with a center gap sidebar 2001-3-30 2001-10-15
Steering column lock apparatus and method 2000-12-05 2003-2-11 2003-2-11