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Fort Worth, TX, United States of America

Alcon Research, Ltd.


USPTO Granted Patents = 348

% Expired Patents = 16.7



Trademarks = 10

Forward Citations = 5,491

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275 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Ronald T Smith (29 out of 136 patents)

silverMedal Jack Robert Auld (24 out of 75 patents)

bronzeMedal Mikhail Boukhny (23 out of 79 patents)

4.  John Christopher Huculak (22 out of 68 patents)

5.  Jon E Chatterton (22 out of 47 patents)

6.  Michael James Papac (20 out of 60 patents)

7.  Cesario Pereira Dos Santos (18 out of 30 patents)

8.  Bhagwati P Kabra (18 out of 27 patents)

9.  Michael John Yadlowsky (16 out of 44 patents)

10.  Bruno Dacquay (16 out of 25 patents)

11.  Howard Allen Ketelson (14 out of 42 patents)

12.  Alexander N Artsyukhovich (14 out of 25 patents)

13.  John R Underwood (13 out of 27 patents)

14.  Masood A Chowhan (13 out of 41 patents)

15.  Robert Joseph Sanchez, Jr (12 out of 19 patents)


Core Competencies:
Phacoemulsification
Intraocular Lens
Ophthalmic Emulsion
Surgical Probe
Pressure Control
Laser Surgery
Aspiration
Irrigation
Vitrectomy
Ocular Infusion
User Interface
Drainage Devices

348 patents:

1. 12708562 - ADJUSTABLE LASER PULSE CONTROL (2026-08-18),
2. 12708507 - VISCOELASTIC SOFT TIP PLUNGER (2026-08-18),
3. 10478532 - Vacuum control method for surgical hand piece (2019-11-19),
4. 10470926 - Cyclic aperture flow regulator system (2019-11-12),
5. 10453571 - Event driven configuration of a surgical system console (2019-10-22),
6. 10398300 - Intraocular lens alignment (2019-09-03),
7. 10328025 - Ophthalmic emulsion (2019-06-25),
8. 10314741 - Selectively moveable valve elements for aspiration and irrigation circuits (2019-06-11),
9. 10258505 - Balanced phacoemulsification tip (2019-04-16),
10. 10245181 - Grin fiber multi-spot laser probe (2019-04-02),
11. 10238538 - Display for ophthalmic surgical console with user-selectable sectors (2019-03-26),
12. 10111990 - Cassette clamp mechanism (2018-10-30),
13. 10085883 - Articulating ophthalmic surgical probe (2018-10-02),
14. 10070990 - Optimized pneumatic drive lines (2018-09-11),
15. 10052228 - Pressure control in phacoemulsification system (2018-08-21),
Alcon Research, Ltd., based in Fort Worth, Texas, specializes in ophthalmic surgery technologies. The company is renowned for its innovations in phacoemulsification and intraocular lens solutions, which are critical for cataract surgery. Alcon also focuses on developing advanced surgical probes, pressure control systems, and ophthalmic emulsions, enhancing the precision and safety of eye surgeries. With a commitment to improving vision care, Alcon continues to lead in laser surgery and related irrigation and aspiration technologies.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Alcon Research, Ltd.
348 Patents

#4 in Fort Worth, TX

#77 in Texas

#1,298 in US

#2,616 in the World

Fort Worth, TX (US)
Fort Worth, TX, United States of America

Alcon Research, Ltd.

Forward Citations = 5,491

275 inventors:

goldMedal Ronald T Smith (29 out of 136 patents)

silverMedal Jack Robert Auld (24 out of 75 patents)

bronzeMedal Mikhail Boukhny (23 out of 79 patents)

4.  John Christopher Huculak (22 out of 68 patents)

5.  Jon E Chatterton (22 out of 47 patents)

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