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Carl Zeiss Vision Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 70

% Expired Patents = 8.6

CIPO Patents = 2

EPO Patents = 47

Trademarks = 40

Forward Citations = 350

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71 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Timo Kratzer (23 out of 39 patents)

Ray Steven Spratt (13 out of 39 patents)

Ralf Meschenmoser (9 out of 26 patents)

4. Gerhard Kelch (7 out of 28 patents)

5. Jesús-Miguel Cabeza-Guillén (7 out of 19 patents)

6. Christoph Kuebler (6 out of 24 patents)

7. Michael Zaiser (5 out of 6 patents)

8. Matthias Hornauer (4 out of 14 patents)

9. Herbert Krug (4 out of 9 patents)

10. Darryl Meister (4 out of 3 patents)

11. Wolfgang Widmann (4 out of 4 patents)

12. Markus Haidl (3 out of 8 patents)

13. Andreas Dangelmaier (3 out of 6 patents)

14. Wolf Krause (3 out of 7 patents)

15. Matthias Kubitza (3 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Optical Lens

Spectacle Lens

Lens Prescription

Myopia Risk

Optical Coating

Wavefront Refraction

Progressive Lenses

Eyeglass Prescription

Polishing Tool

Vision Aid

Night Vision Testing

Optical Surfaces

70 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12228802 - Apparatus and a method for customising an optical lens (2025-02-18),

2. 12201455 - Technique for determining a risk indicator for myopia (2025-01-21),

3. 12014332 - Systems and methods for determining a lens prescription (2024-06-18),

4. 11521174 - Systems and methods for determining a lens prescription (2022-12-06),

5. 10437077 - Method of optimizing geometry of a semi-finished ophthalmic lens in a set of semi-finished ophthalmic lenses (2019-10-08),

6. 10433724 - Method and apparatus for determining the location of the ocular pivot point (2019-10-08),

7. 10146064 - Apparatus and method for ascertaining a type of spectacle lens and apparatus and method for determining a refractive power distribution of a progressive spectacle lens (2018-12-04),

8. 10088691 - Apparatus and method for ascertaining a type of spectacle lens and apparatus and method for determining a refractive power distribution of a progressive spectacle lens (2018-10-02),

9. 9957398 - Composition for the production of a coating with high adhesive strength and scratch resistance (2018-05-01),

10. 9956575 - Transport arrangement for manipulating lenses (2018-05-01),

11. 9864212 - Method for reducing the thickness of a lens shape and uncut lens blank (2018-01-09),

12. 9784992 - Method and system for determining an eyeglass prescription (2017-10-10),

13. 9717407 - Apparatus and method for testing night vision (2017-08-01),

14. 9540482 - Light-curing thermoplastic epoxy resin adhesive (2017-01-10),

15. 9468371 - Statistical autorefractor (2016-10-18),

Company Overview

Carl Zeiss Vision GmbH, headquartered in Aalen, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of ophthalmic lenses. The company focuses on advanced optical technologies, including spectacle lenses, lens prescriptions, and optical coatings. With a commitment to enhancing vision, Zeiss addresses critical areas such as myopia risk and wavefront refraction. Their innovative solutions, including progressive lenses, cater to diverse visual needs, positioning them as a leader in the optical industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

70 Patents

#3 in Aalen

#817 in Germany

#10,649 in the World

Carl Zeiss Vision Gmbh

Forward Citations = 350

71 inventors:

Timo Kratzer (23 out of 39 patents)

Ray Steven Spratt (13 out of 39 patents)

Ralf Meschenmoser (9 out of 26 patents)

4. Gerhard Kelch (7 out of 28 patents)

5. Jesús-Miguel Cabeza-Guillén (7 out of 19 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Carl Zeiss Vision Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/carl-zeiss-vision

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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