Innovation
795 patent families (501 granted) — focus: Human necessities, Chemistry & metallurgy, Physics & computing, Operations & transport; filing pace slowing. Cited 19,527 times.
| Year | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 67 |
| 2016 | 55 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Social engagement
Social engagement: 327.8K social following, 9 posts in the last 12 months — below the industry typical range.
Investor mix
4 investors on record.
| Investor type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Venture capital | 1 | 25% |
| Private equity | 1 | 25% |
| Other / undisclosed | 2 | 50% |
Hiring activity
Hires frequently
87 roles tracked across 8 of the last 12 months
7 Jun 2026 · Senior Surgical Account Manager, Cataract - Oregon · Eugene
19 May 2026 · Surgical Equipment Manager - Colorado/Utah · West Valley City
19 May 2026 · Surgical Account Manager - Rochester/Buffalo · Rochester
19 May 2026 · Surgical Equipment Manager · Atlanta
4 Apr 2026 · AI Agent ML Engineer · Montgomery
Based on job postings tracked across public sources.
Recent activity
15 Jun 2026
Event
European Dry Eye Congress
10 Jun 2026
Event
OptometrysMeeting