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Portland, OR, United States of America

Smith Optics, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 45

% Expired Patents = 4.4


Forward Citations = 1,117

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30 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal James A Chilson (19 out of 29 patents)

silverMedal Joseph R McNeal (13 out of 23 patents)

bronzeMedal George T Giroux (9 out of 10 patents)

4.  Michael D Aaskov (8 out of 13 patents)

5.  Matt Capozzi (7 out of 38 patents)

6.  Nicolas Ramirez (7 out of 14 patents)

7.  Scott Layton (6 out of 17 patents)

8.  Eric Carlson (6 out of 15 patents)

9.  Eric Thorsell (5 out of 18 patents)

10.  James Rogers (5 out of 20 patents)

11.  Michael Qualls (4 out of 4 patents)

12.  Sean Nemoto (4 out of 10 patents)

13.  Marco Damin (3 out of 13 patents)

14.  Hans Lindauer (3 out of 5 patents)

15.  Dominique Aris (3 out of 3 patents)


Core Competencies:
Helmet
Eyewear
Goggle
Magnetic Attachment
Tinted Polarized Lenses
Shock Absorbing Inserts
Ventilation Systems
Lens Frame
Deflection Attenuation
Strap Attachment
Adjustable Nose Area
Thermal Lens Assembly

45 patents:

1. 11540580 - Helmet comprising surface reinforcing component with embedded anchors (2023-01-03),
2. 10935812 - Magnetic attachment mechanism for eyewear (2021-03-02),
3. D900398 - Helmet (2020-10-27),
4. 10736373 - Helmet with shock absorbing inserts (2020-08-11),
5. 10642071 - Tinted polarized lenses having selective frequency filtering (2020-05-05),
6. 10539810 - Magnetic attachment mechanism for eyewear (2020-01-21),
7. D868878 - Goggle (2019-12-03),
8. D849826 - Eyerwear (2019-05-28),
9. 10299529 - Helmet comprising surface reinforcing component with embedded anchors (2019-05-28),
10. 10197814 - Magnetic attachment mechanism for eyewear (2019-02-05),
11. D822905 - Helmet (2018-07-10),
12. D817553 - Helmet (2018-05-08),
13. 9891448 - Tinted polarized lenses having selective frequency filtering (2018-02-13),
14. D795500 - Helmet (2017-08-22),
15. 9655783 - Strap attachment systems and goggles including same (2017-05-23),
Company Overview
Smith Optics, Inc., headquartered in Portland, Oregon, specializes in the design and manufacture of high-performance eyewear and protective gear for outdoor sports enthusiasts. The company is known for its innovative helmet designs, which incorporate advanced technologies such as magnetic attachment mechanisms and shock-absorbing inserts. Additionally, Smith Optics offers a range of eyewear featuring tinted polarized lenses and adjustable ventilation systems, enhancing user experience and safety in various environments.
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45 Patents

#24 in Portland, OR

#87 in Oregon

#7,787 in US

#15,450 in the World

Portland, OR (US)
Portland, OR, United States of America

Smith Optics, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,117

30 inventors:

goldMedal James A Chilson (19 out of 29 patents)

silverMedal Joseph R McNeal (13 out of 23 patents)

bronzeMedal George T Giroux (9 out of 10 patents)

4.  Michael D Aaskov (8 out of 13 patents)

5.  Matt Capozzi (7 out of 38 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Smith Optics, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/smith-optics

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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