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Chicago, IL, United States of America

Wesley-Jessen Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 43


Forward Citations = 1,214

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31 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Samuel Loshaek (11 out of 19 patents)

silverMedal Richard L Jahnke (6 out of 10 patents)

bronzeMedal Barry L Atkins (5 out of 13 patents)

4.  Theresa A Collins (5 out of 5 patents)

5.  Chah M Shen (5 out of 7 patents)

6.  Michael Hugh Quinn (4 out of 26 patents)

7.  Gerardo J Ocampo (4 out of 11 patents)

8.  John T Mulvihill (3 out of 3 patents)

9.  Martin J Drazba (2 out of 2 patents)

10.  Michael F Reardon (2 out of 2 patents)

11.  Robert J Kellar (2 out of 2 patents)

12.  Sheldon L Epstein (1 out of 6 patents)

13.  L Lawrence Chapoy (1 out of 2 patents)

14.  Hermann Faubl (1 out of 2 patents)

15.  Richard G Gore (1 out of 2 patents)


Core Competencies:
Colored Contact Lens
UV Blocking Lenses
Gas Permeability
Hydrophilic Polymer
Optical Components
Imaging System
Sterilizer
Pinhole Lens
Blister Package
Iris Appearance
Lens Inspection
Contact Lens Composition

43 patents:

1. 7210778 - Colored contact lens with a more natural appearance (2007-05-01),
2. 6494575 - Colored contact lens having very natural appearance (2002-12-17),
3. 6322214 - Colored contact lenses that enhance cosmetic appearance of dark-eyed people (2001-11-27),
4. 6312127 - Contact lens comprising a violet tint (2001-11-06),
5. 6301005 - Inspection system for optical components (2001-10-09),
6. 6244707 - UV blocking lenses and material containing benzotriazoles and benzophenones (2001-06-12),
7. 6196683 - Pearlescent contact lens (2001-03-06),
8. 6183083 - Contact lens comprising a violet tint (2001-02-06),
9. 6132043 - Colored contact lenses that enhance cosmetic appearance of dark-eyed (2000-10-17),
10. D430181 - Contact lens (2000-08-29),
11. D430180 - Contact lens (2000-08-29),
12. 6047082 - Automatic lens inspection system (2000-04-04),
13. D421617 - Contact lens (2000-03-14),
14. 6030078 - Colored contact lenses that change the appearance of the iris to olive (2000-02-29),
15. D416924 - Contact lens (1999-11-23),
Company Overview
Wesley-Jessen Corporation, based in Chicago, IL, specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative contact lens solutions. The company is recognized for its expertise in colored contact lenses that enhance natural appearance and provide options for various visual needs. Wesley-Jessen also focuses on advanced optical components, including UV blocking lenses and gas permeable designs, ensuring comfort and safety for users. Their research encompasses hydrophilic contact lenses and imaging systems, contributing to the evolution of vision correction technology.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

43 Patents

#116 in Chicago, IL

#443 in Illinois

#8,108 in US

#16,056 in the World

Chicago, IL (US)
Chicago, IL, United States of America

Wesley-Jessen Corporation

Forward Citations = 1,214

31 inventors:

goldMedal Samuel Loshaek (11 out of 19 patents)

silverMedal Richard L Jahnke (6 out of 10 patents)

bronzeMedal Barry L Atkins (5 out of 13 patents)

4.  Theresa A Collins (5 out of 5 patents)

5.  Chah M Shen (5 out of 7 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Wesley-Jessen Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/wesley-jessen

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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