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Mountain View, CA, United States of America

Iridex Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 51

% Expired Patents = 3.9

EPO Patents = 9

Trademarks = 17

Forward Citations = 793

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33 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

David M Buzawa (16 out of 22 patents)

Howard Chen (14 out of 16 patents)

Paul T K Chew (7 out of 7 patents)

4. Giorgio Dorin (7 out of 9 patents)

5. Kingman Yee (7 out of 52 patents)

6. George R Marcellino (7 out of 35 patents)

7. Kenneth A Peartree (5 out of 10 patents)

8. Steven D Vold (4 out of 8 patents)

9. Michael W Wiltberger (3 out of 51 patents)

10. Dan E Andersen (3 out of 104 patents)

11. Ronald Avisa (3 out of 5 patents)

12. Larry R Marshall (3 out of 18 patents)

13. David Haydn Mordaunt (3 out of 78 patents)

14. Chris Sramek (2 out of 3 patents)

15. Aaron Feustel (2 out of 12 patents)

Core Competencies:

Ophthalmic Laser

Photocoagulation

Treatment Probe

Retinal Laser

Laser Energy Delivery

Intraocular Pressure

Optical Therapy

Fiber Taper Probes

Broad Area Light Source

Microscope Adaptor

Grid Pattern Laser

Vitreoretinal Surgery

51 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12697252 - Probes having fiber taper and fluid collection channel for ophthalmic laser treatment (2026-08-04),

2. 12544590 - Method and eye mask apparatus for treating an eye using a broad area light source (2026-02-10),

3. 12533260 - Illuminated treatment probe for delivering laser energy (2026-01-27),

4. 12465522 - Methods and probes for intrascleral laser surgery (2025-11-11),

5. 12377285 - Method and apparatus for cyclo-scanner using surface emitting lasers or LEDs (2025-08-05),

6. 12329683 - Methods and systems for large spot retinal laser treatment (2025-06-17),

7. 12310893 - System and method for a patient-invisible laser treatment alignment pattern in ophthalmic photomedicine (2025-05-27),

8. 12213918 - Contact probe for the delivery of laser energy (2025-02-04),

9. 12167891 - Handheld ophthalmic laser system with replaceable contact tips and treatment guide (2024-12-17),

10. 11931294 - Probes having fiber taper and fluid collection channel for ophthalmic laser treatment (2024-03-19),

11. 11745024 - Electrical methods and devices for ophthalmic treatment (2023-09-05),

12. 11690761 - Contact probe for the delivery of laser energy (2023-07-04),

13. 11672704 - Semi-automated ophthalmic photocoagulation method and apparatus (2023-06-13),

14. 11576569 - Handheld ophthalmic laser system with replaceable contact tips and treatment guide (2023-02-14),

15. 11406263 - Photomedical treatment system and method with a virtual aiming device (2022-08-09),

Company Overview

Iridex Corporation, based in Mountain View, California, specializes in ophthalmic laser treatment technologies. The company develops advanced laser systems and treatment probes designed for various retinal conditions, focusing on photocoagulation and optical therapy. Iridex's innovations in laser energy delivery and intraocular pressure management enhance the efficacy of treatments for eye diseases, contributing to improved patient outcomes in ophthalmology. Their commitment to research and development positions them as a leader in the field of medical devices for eye care.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

51 Patents

#66 in Mountain View, CA

#1,623 in California

#6,899 in US

#13,798 in the World

Mountain View, CA, United States of America

Iridex Corporation

Forward Citations = 793

33 inventors:

David M Buzawa (16 out of 22 patents)

Howard Chen (14 out of 16 patents)

Paul T K Chew (7 out of 7 patents)

4. Giorgio Dorin (7 out of 9 patents)

5. Kingman Yee (7 out of 52 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Iridex Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/iridex

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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