The FlipLok Story
How One Mother Decided to Protect her Family and the World
Meet The Founder Of FlipLok
Anna is a mother and bonus mom of 6, like any mother, her families safety always comes first.
After a warning for an active threat occurred too close to home, Anna and her husband got into action and set out to create a universal method to protect her family at school, at the office and at home.
As a mother, I want to thank you for being a part of my mission to save lives.
I made FlipLok to be the simplest security system you can find on the market
Empowering Safer Spaces with
Simplicity and Strength
We’re on a mission to turn ordinary doors into safe rooms one flip at a time. Through innovation, real-world testing, and our founder’s heartfelt purpose, FlipLok is building a safer future for families, students, and communities across the country.
Easy for Anyone
Easy for anyone to activate: students, teachers, or staff
Instant Activation
Engages in seconds, even under stress.
Maximum Strength
Engineered to withstand brute force break ins.
Affordable Safety
Scales easily from single homes to entire school districts.
home installations
Fast, tool-free installs for safer homes.
happy homeowners
Real families. Real peace of mind.
public school districts
Trusted by schools and businesses.
Driven by Purpose, Not Just Product
At FlipLok, we believe safety should be simple, affordable, and accessible. Our mission is to protect families, educators, and students one door at a time. Anna’s story continues to guide everything we do, from product design to customer support.
Our Expertise
Is Personal
Anna’s vision wasn’t to create another deadbolt or smart lock. She wanted a solution that worked when it mattered most: without delays or failure points. FlipLok is 10x stronger than traditional deadbolts, installs in minutes, and has been tested against fire and ADA compliance codes for school use.
2018
The vision for FlipLok begins
after a local school threat.
50,000+
Locks protecting homes,
schools & families.
Countless Lives
Empowered to feel
safer in seconds.
Meet FlipLok Leadership
Born from a Moment No Parent Should Face
In April 2019, Anna Reger received a text no mother wants to see—her daughter’s school was under active shooter alert.
In that instant, two questions changed everything:
How do we protect our kids? Why isn’t there an easier way?
Together with her husband, John Reger, Anna began a mission. After speaking with law enforcement, teachers, and school administrators nationwide, the problem became clear:
There was no universal, easy-to-use secondary classroom door lock.
So they built one.
FlipLok was created by parents, for families, schools, and communities—driven by purpose, not profit.
John Reger is a father of six, an inventor at heart, and the original architect behind the FlipLok design. Since the age of 14, John has been building, creating, and solving problems. With decades of experience in real estate, automotive, and security innovation, he set out to build a lock strong enough to protect what matters most, his family.
A mother and bonus mom to six, Anna Reger’s number one priority has always been keeping her family safe. That passion became her purpose when she co-founded FlipLok after a terrifying school lockdown involving her daughter.
Nikko Reger brings years of experience in technology sales to the FlipLok mission. As the son of John and stepson to Anna, he has a deeply personal stake in FlipLok’s impact and future.
Company Timeline
April 2019
First Idea
First prototype
September 2019
September 2021 Registered LLC
July 2022 US Patent
August 1 2022 Official Launch
Company Timeline
April 2019
First idea
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First prototype
September 2019
September 2021
Registered LLC
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Registered as (LLC)
September 16, 2021
September 23, 2021
Green Light On Production
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US Patent #11,447,993 B1
July 22, 2022
July 31, 2022
Website Completion
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Official Launch
August 1, 2022
Protection Built for Everyone
Whether you're securing your family home or protecting an entire
institution, FlipLok delivers uncompromising security.
Secure Your Home
Instant protection for your family. Easy installation, no keys to lose, no batteries to replace. Just flip and lock.
- DIY Installation in Minutes
- No Electronics or Batteries
- Inward & Outward Opening Doors
Lockdown Solutions for Schools
Instant classroom security when seconds matter. ADA
compliant, fire code approved, and built for institutional use.
- ADA Compliant & Fire Code Approved
- Instant Lockdown Capability
- Professional Installation Available
