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Hoya Lens Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 16

Forward Citations = 288

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28 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Niro Tarumi (6 out of 13 patents)

Makoto Tsuchiya (4 out of 6 patents)

Akira Kitani (3 out of 15 patents)

4. Shigeo Komiya (3 out of 14 patents)

5. Hayao Akaba (3 out of 6 patents)

6. Eiichi Masuhara (2 out of 27 patents)

7. Mitsuo Sugimura (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Takashi Tanaka (1 out of 36 patents)

9. Takeshi Yamada (1 out of 52 patents)

10. Masahiro Jinbo (1 out of 19 patents)

11. Yoshinori Kadoma (1 out of 6 patents)

12. Fumio Onoki (1 out of 4 patents)

13. Toshiaki Ohno (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Kiyoshi Niizeki (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Kazuo Namiki (1 out of 1 patent)

16 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5708492 - Progressive power multifocal lens (1998-01-13),

2. 4729651 - Progressive power ophthalmic lens (1988-03-08),

3. 4650843 - Soft contact lens (1987-03-17),

4. 4573121 - Method for determining optimum thickness of ophthalmic lens (1986-02-25),

5. 4540761 - Oxygen-permeable hard contact lens (1985-09-10),

6. 4537480 - Motor-driven subjective phorometer (1985-08-27),

7. 4528351 - Plastic lens (1985-07-09),

8. 4393184 - Lens having a high refractive index with a low dispersion (1983-07-12),

9. 4373076 - Terpolymer with a high refractive index (1983-02-08),

10. 4350877 - Calculating rule useful for making eyeglasses (1982-09-21),

11. 4306780 - Highly refractive copolymer of an ethylinically unsaturated alkylene (1981-12-22),

12. 4203666 - Lensmeter (1980-05-20),

13. 4163622 - Drilling machine (1979-08-07),

14. 4143017 - Process of producing soft contact lenses (1979-03-06),

15. 4105809 - Process for demisting transparent materials (1978-08-08),

Hoya Lens Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, specializes in the development and manufacturing of optical products, including high-quality lenses for eyewear and advanced optical components for various industries. The company is recognized for its expertise in precision optics, leveraging innovative technologies to enhance visual clarity and performance. Hoya also engages in the production of medical devices and imaging solutions, contributing significantly to healthcare advancements. Its global presence underscores its commitment to delivering superior optical solutions.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

16 Patents

#1,499 in Tokyo

#3,339 in Japan

#37,788 in the World

Hoya Lens Corporation

Forward Citations = 288

28 inventors:

Niro Tarumi (6 out of 13 patents)

Makoto Tsuchiya (4 out of 6 patents)

Akira Kitani (3 out of 15 patents)

4. Shigeo Komiya (3 out of 14 patents)

5. Hayao Akaba (3 out of 6 patents)

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