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Essilor International Cie Generale d'Optique

87Patents
0Active
87Granted
37Portfolio score

Filing activity: Nov 26, 1974 → Nov 21, 1994

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US4345824A Eyeglass frames openable at the bridge Physics 155 Expired
US5019098A Sight-correcting optical component such as an intra-ocular implant or contact lens Physics 124 Expired
US4461550A Progressive ophthalmic lens Physics 93 Expired
US4314814A Method of and apparatus for decorating substrates Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 83 Expired
US4976534A Simultaneous vision optical lens for correcting presbyopia Physics 81 Expired
US4118853A Method of making an ophthalmic lens of progressively variable focal power Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 77 Expired
US4554917A Laser ophthalmological surgical device Human Necessities 54 Expired
US5530491A Simultaneous vision ophthalmic lens for correcting presbyopia and pair of ophthalmic lenses of this kind for the same wearer Physics 53 Expired
US5172143A Artificial optical lens and method of manufacturing it Performing Operations; Transporting 50 Expired
US4286957A Process of integrating a photochromic substance into an ophthalmic lens and a photochromic lens of organic material Physics 47 Expired
US4251474A Annular gasket for moulding lenses for organic material Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 43 Expired
US5458820A Method of making a thermoplastic lens coated with a thermosetting protective layer Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 40 Expired
US4957506A Optical system using an ophthalmic lens and an intra-ocular lens to improve the sight of a person suffering from macular degeneration Physics 38 Expired
US4517980A Ophthalmic surgical laser apparatus Human Necessities 34 Expired
US5100590A Method of forming an opthalmic lens from a synthetic material blank Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 34 Expired
US4211384A Molding assembly for casting soft contact lenses Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 33 Expired
USD279795S Font of type General 31 Expired
US5400089A Eyeglass frame with improved securement of lenses therein Physics 31 Expired
US4596091A Grinding machine for forming the edge of an ophthalmic lens Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 29 Expired
US4300821A Photochromic ophthalmic lens of organic materials Physics 28 Expired
US4879072A Method of manufacturing natural protein polymer contact lenses by molding and cross-linking Performing Operations; Transporting 27 Expired
US4978211A Large diameter positive power ophthalmic lens Physics 27 Expired
US4778266A Progressive multifocal ophthalmic lens Physics 26 Expired
US4569807A Method and apparatus for molding optical components Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 25 Expired
US4322138A Support member for glasses frame, specially for use under helmet Physics 21 Expired

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.