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Charlottesville, VA, United States of America

National Optronics, Incorporated

USPTO Granted Patents = 44

% Expired Patents = 13.6

EPO Patents = 4

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 204

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34 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Daniel Edward Andrews (17 out of 18 patents)

David W Gerding (12 out of 13 patents)

Kurt Schaeffer (10 out of 19 patents)

4. Jennifer Snyder Shanks (9 out of 10 patents)

5. Brian H Kennedy (5 out of 5 patents)

6. Martin Alan Moon (4 out of 5 patents)

7. Mark Donald Wagner (4 out of 5 patents)

8. John T Rathbone (4 out of 5 patents)

9. Ryan J Davis (4 out of 4 patents)

10. Kimber W Rarick (4 out of 7 patents)

11. Don S Wills (4 out of 4 patents)

12. Lewis D Houchens, Jr (4 out of 4 patents)

13. Daryll Scott Evans (3 out of 20 patents)

14. Andrew W Doan (3 out of 9 patents)

15. Henrik Arthur Schutz (3 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Ophthalmic Lens Processing

Lens Blocking

Calibration

Edging Technologies

Eyeglass Tracer

Lens Blank Alignment

Multi-Blade Router Tool

Combination Cutter Tool

Optical Lens Blocker

Plastic Lens Generator

Lens Edge Beveler

Quick-Release Clamp

44 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10307881 - Ophthalmic lens processing apparatus with improved user accessibility (2019-06-04),

2. 8656602 - Holding mechanism for use with an ophthalmic tracer, and method (2014-02-25),

3. 8630731 - Method of calibrating an ophthalmic processing device, machine programmed therefor, and computer program (2014-01-14),

4. 8386068 - Method of calibrating an ophthalmic processing device, machine programmed therefor, and computer program (2013-02-26),

5. 8322042 - Holding mechanism for use with an ophthalmic tracer, and method (2012-12-04),

6. 8091244 - Holding mechanism for use with an ophthalmic tracer, and method (2012-01-10),

7. 7970487 - Method of calibrating an ophthalmic processing device, machine programmed therefor, and computer program (2011-06-28),

8. 7874079 - Holding mechanism for use with an ophthalmic tracer, and method (2011-01-25),

9. 7643899 - Method of beveling an ophthalmic lens blank, machine programmed therefor, and computer program (2010-01-05),

10. D606101 - Blocker for eyeglass lenses (2009-12-15),

11. 7571526 - Multi-blade router tool, edger with multi-blade router tool, and method of edging eyeglass lenses (2009-08-11),

12. 7544038 - Tray stacking and unstacking corner grippers and handler (2009-06-09),

13. D582948 - Eyeglass frame and lens tracer for processing eyeglass lenses (2008-12-16),

14. 7463944 - Method of grooving and drilling an ophthalmic lens blank, machine programmed therefor, and computer program (2008-12-09),

15. D577748 - Blocker for eyeglass lenses (2008-09-30),

Company Overview

National Optronics, Incorporated, based in Charlottesville, VA, specializes in advanced ophthalmic lens processing technologies. The company develops a range of innovative solutions including eyeglass frame tracers, lens blank alignment systems, and multi-blade router tools. Their expertise extends to optical lens blockers and combination lens edgers, providing comprehensive tools for the eyewear manufacturing industry. National Optronics is committed to enhancing precision and efficiency in lens production, supporting the needs of optical professionals.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

44 Patents

#6 in Charlottesville, VA

#135 in Virginia

#7,960 in US

#15,768 in the World

Charlottesville, VA, United States of America

National Optronics, Incorporated

Forward Citations = 204

34 inventors:

Daniel Edward Andrews (17 out of 18 patents)

David W Gerding (12 out of 13 patents)

Kurt Schaeffer (10 out of 19 patents)

4. Jennifer Snyder Shanks (9 out of 10 patents)

5. Brian H Kennedy (5 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: National Optronics, Incorporated. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/national-optronics

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

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