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Rochester, NY, United States of America

Bausch-Lomb Incorporated

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USPTO Granted Patents = 1,095

% Expired Patents = 19.6

CIPO Patents = 199

EPO Patents = 198

Trademarks = 42

Forward Citations = 33,926

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683 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Jay Friedrich Kunzler (98 out of 109 patents)

Joseph C Salamone (79 out of 118 patents)

Yu-Chin Lai (70 out of 72 patents)

4. Simon M Conway (46 out of 62 patents)

5. Richard M Ozark (38 out of 39 patents)

6. Paul L Valint, Jr (36 out of 41 patents)

7. Joseph A McGee (35 out of 35 patents)

8. David E Seelye (35 out of 35 patents)

9. Erning Xia (29 out of 31 patents)

10. Derek A Schorzman (26 out of 30 patents)

11. Daniel M Ammon, Jr (26 out of 45 patents)

12. David Paul Vanderbilt (22 out of 24 patents)

13. Edmond T Quinn (22 out of 24 patents)

14. Gerhard Youssefi (21 out of 30 patents)

15. Mark J Flanagan (19 out of 21 patents)

Core Competencies:

Intraocular Lens

Contact Lenses

Viscoelastic Compositions

Ophthalmic Devices

Ultrasonic Needles

Hydrophilic Polymers

Surgical Aspiration

Biomedical Devices

Ophthalmic Compositions

Laser Techniques

Packaging Solutions

Polymeric Networks

1,095 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12419990 - Ophthalmic viscoelastic compositions (2025-09-23),

2. 12419784 - Ultrasonic surgical aspiration needle assembly with molded hub (2025-09-23),

3. 12386200 - Method for obtaining contact lenses with dynamically controlled sagitta and clearance (2025-08-12),

4. 12227598 - Glycophospholipid polymeric network and use thereof (2025-02-18),

5. 12127935 - Intraocular lens injector assembly having shuttle assembly retaining intraocular lens in storage vial and operably presenting intraocular lens in injector assembly (2024-10-29),

6. 11897985 - Water extractable ophthalmic devices (2024-02-13),

7. 11845813 - Crosslinked polymeric network and use thereof (2023-12-19),

8. 11752035 - Ultrasonic needles and transducer assemblies formed of non-metal materials or a combination of materials (2023-09-12),

9. 11732060 - Crosslinked polymeric network and use thereof (2023-08-22),

10. 11701222 - Injector assembly employing compressed gas and a mechanical brake for presenting an intraocular lens to a patient (2023-07-18),

11. 11673974 - Glycophospholipid polymeric network and use thereof (2023-06-13),

12. 11660370 - Ophthalmic device packaging solutions comprising tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane and nonionic surfactant (2023-05-30),

13. 11555758 - Method and system of measuring toric lens axis angle (2023-01-17),

14. 11534395 - Ophthalmic suspension composition (2022-12-27),

15. 11492189 - Contact lens packaging solutions containing hydrophilic polymers endcapped with a hydrophilic and a hydrophobic group (2022-11-08),

Company Overview

Bausch + Lomb Incorporated, headquartered in Rochester, NY, specializes in the development and manufacturing of ophthalmic devices. The company focuses on a range of products including intraocular lenses, contact lenses, and viscoelastic compositions. Bausch + Lomb is recognized for its innovations in surgical aspiration technologies and ultrasonic needles, as well as its expertise in hydrophilic polymers. With a commitment to advancing eye health, the organization plays a significant role in the biomedical device sector, enhancing vision care globally.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

1,095 Patents

#2 in Rochester, NY

#25 in New York

#473 in US

#934 in the World

Rochester, NY, United States of America

Bausch-Lomb Incorporated

Forward Citations = 33,926

683 inventors:

Jay Friedrich Kunzler (98 out of 109 patents)

Joseph C Salamone (79 out of 118 patents)

Yu-Chin Lai (70 out of 72 patents)

4. Simon M Conway (46 out of 62 patents)

5. Richard M Ozark (38 out of 39 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Bausch-Lomb Incorporated. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/bausch-lomb

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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]

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