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Santa Monica, CA, United States of America

Vivitar Corporation


USPTO Granted Patents = 60

Trademarks = 6

Forward Citations = 532

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28 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Melvyn H Kreitzer (8 out of 43 patents)

silverMedal Jacob Moskovich (7 out of 53 patents)

bronzeMedal Steven W Shull (7 out of 8 patents)

4.  Jean M Orban (6 out of 6 patents)

5.  Kenneth J Curran (4 out of 21 patents)

6.  Ellis I Betensky (4 out of 33 patents)

7.  Richard M Altman (4 out of 9 patents)

8.  John M Orban (4 out of 4 patents)

9.  Brent M Kikawa (4 out of 4 patents)

10.  Ellis I Betensky (3 out of 12 patents)

11.  Masatoshi Shimojima (3 out of 3 patents)

12.  John A Lawson (2 out of 11 patents)

13.  Michael F Praamsma (2 out of 2 patents)

14.  Ellis Betensky (2 out of 2 patents)

15.  Robert M McKay (1 out of 1 patent)


Core Competencies:
Photographic Camera
Zoom Lens
Electronic Flash System
Red-Eye Reduction
Wide Angle Lens
Autofocusing Lens
Slide Printer
Pistol Grip
Light Mixing System
Compact Wide Angle Lens
Exposure Meter
Incident Metering

60 patents:

1. D360217 - Photographic camera (1995-07-11),
2. 5424794 - Red-eye reduction system (1995-06-13),
3. D331251 - Photographic camera (1992-11-24),
4. D330039 - Photographic camera (1992-10-06),
5. D329863 - Photographic camera (1992-09-29),
6. 4758073 - Zoom lens (1988-07-19),
7. 4749268 - Autofocusing zoom lens (1988-06-07),
8. 4704023 - Camera to flash adapter (1987-11-03),
9. 4659188 - Zoom lens (1987-04-21),
10. 4629291 - Zoom lens (1986-12-16),
11. 4620774 - Internal focusing lens (1986-11-04),
12. 4563627 - Switching system for high voltage battery pack (1986-01-07),
13. 4523816 - Catadioptric lens (1985-06-18),
14. 4513238 - Automatic battery charger with thermal control (1985-04-23),
15. 4474450 - Camera to flash adapter (1984-10-02),
Company Overview
Vivitar Corporation, headquartered in Santa Monica, California, specializes in camera technology and related photographic equipment. The company is known for its innovative products, including a range of photographic cameras, zoom lenses, and electronic flash systems. Vivitar's expertise extends to features such as red-eye reduction, wide-angle lenses, and autofocusing mechanisms, catering to both amateur and professional photographers. Additionally, the company offers slide printers and ergonomic pistol grip designs, enhancing the user experience in photography.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

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60 Patents

#9 in Santa Monica, CA

#1,405 in California

#5,999 in US

#12,094 in the World

Santa Monica, CA (US)
Santa Monica, CA, United States of America

Vivitar Corporation

Forward Citations = 532

28 inventors:

goldMedal Melvyn H Kreitzer (8 out of 43 patents)

silverMedal Jacob Moskovich (7 out of 53 patents)

bronzeMedal Steven W Shull (7 out of 8 patents)

4.  Jean M Orban (6 out of 6 patents)

5.  Kenneth J Curran (4 out of 21 patents)

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

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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