American Optical Corporation, headquartered in Southbridge, MA, specializes in the development and manufacturing of ophthalmic lenses and related optical products. The company is known for its innovations in progressive addition lenses and photochromic materials, catering to a diverse range of eyewear needs. Additionally, American Optical produces protective eyewear, including safety goggles and laser protective devices, as well as optical measuring instruments, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing vision safety and performance across various applications.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

409 Patents

#1 in Southbridge, MA

#65 in Massachusetts

#1,150 in US

#2,298 in the World

Southbridge, MA, United States of America

American Optical Corporation

Forward Citations = 8,449

188 inventors:

Emil W Deeg (24 out of 24 patents)

Walter P Siegmund (17 out of 30 patents)

Bernard Grolman (16 out of 20 patents)

4. William D Richards (16 out of 31 patents)

5. David W Johnsen (16 out of 16 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: American Optical Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/american-optical

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1 patent (CIPO):

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]