Company patents

PIOLAX, INC.

PIOLAX, INC. exhibits a surprising patent strategy, with a significant portion of its portfolio (32.8%) in Locks & Keys, a building sector category, despite a recent 75.0% decline in filings so far in 2026. While automotive categories like Vehicle Powertrain Arrangement (29.9% of portfolio) and Vehicle Body Fittings (25.4% of portfolio) were strong in 2024, their sharp declines of 91.7% and 60.0% respectively by 2026 suggest a notable shift away from these areas, indicating a dynamic and potentially re-prioritized focus across its patenting efforts.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

67 US filings (since 2023) · 7 categories · 12 themes

Anti-Tamper Mechanical Locks

Mechanical lock designs and components focused on resisting picking, unauthorized manipulation, forced entry, or other technical unlocking methods, often through complex internal mechanisms or robust materials.

Locks & Keys
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19since 2023
+40.0%YoY
Vehicle & Specialized Door Locks

Locking mechanisms specifically designed for automotive applications, recreational vehicles, or unique door types like bi-fold, sliding, or container doors, often incorporating specific safety, noise reduction, or operational features.

Locks & Keys
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19since 2023
+40.0%YoY
Advanced Valve Actuation

Mechanisms and control systems for precisely moving valve elements, often involving electric motors, cams, solenoids, or pneumatic/hydraulic pilots, to achieve desired flow or position.

Valves
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19since 2023
-91.7%YoY
Smart Lock Systems & Connectivity

Locks integrating electronic components for remote control, wireless communication, internet connectivity, and digital credential management, often including features for user identification and access monitoring.

Locks & Keys
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17since 2023
+20.0%YoY
Alternative Fuel Storage & Delivery

Design and integration of systems for storing and delivering alternative fuels (e.g., hydrogen, CNG, or specific fuel vapor management for gasoline) within the vehicle, including pressure vessels and specialized valves.

Vehicle Powertrain Arrangement
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16since 2023
-90.9%YoY
Pressure Relief and Check Valves

Valves engineered to automatically open or close based on pressure differentials, preventing over-pressurization, controlling flow direction, or suppressing backflow in fluid systems.

Valves
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5since 2023
-66.7%YoY
Hydraulic & Pneumatic Control Valves

Valves specifically designed for managing fluid power in hydraulic or pneumatic systems, including components for pressure regulation, flow direction, and system centering.

Valves
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3since 2023
n/a
Integrated Functionality in Tubing

Tubes, hoses, or ducts incorporating additional components or features beyond simple fluid conveyance, such as embedded electronics (sensors, heaters), structural reinforcement, or segregated compartments for cable routing.

Pipes & Tubing
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2since 2023
new
Controlled-Release & Active Fasteners

Fasteners designed to release or change state under specific triggers, such as a predefined force, pressure differential, or through active mechanical control.

Fasteners
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2since 2023
new
Valves for Sanitary & HVAC Systems

Specialized valve designs for domestic and commercial applications involving water distribution, temperature control, and air conditioning, often focusing on integration, materials, and specific flow characteristics.

Valves
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2since 2023
n/a
Interior Storage & Mounting Solutionsfiltered

Devices and structural elements within the vehicle cabin or attached to the vehicle body designed to organize, secure, or support various articles, equipment, or even pets, often featuring customizable compartments or robust attachment mechanisms.

Vehicle Body Fittings
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1since 2023
new
Quick Connect/Disconnect Couplings

Mechanisms allowing rapid, secure, and often sealed attachment and detachment of pipes, tubes, or hoses, frequently featuring locking, sealing, and release components for efficient assembly and maintenance.

Pipes & Tubing
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1since 2023
n/a

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