Company patents

Young Optics Inc.

Young Optics Inc. surprisingly shows a shifting priority away from several key areas, with a -100.0% year-over-year decline in 2025 for Plastics Shaping & Molding, Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing), Photographic Apparatus, Pictorial / Video Communications, and Magnets & Inductors, despite a strong focus on Optical Elements & Systems (66.1% of its portfolio) which saw a significant +114.3% growth in 2024 before declining in 2025 and so far in 2026.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

59 US filings (since 2023) · 7 categories · 8 themes

Advanced Optical Imaging & Lens Design

Development of sophisticated optical lens assemblies and computational methods to achieve high-resolution, precise, or specialized imaging, often for medical or scientific applications.

Optical Elements & Systems
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27since 2023
-38.5%YoY
Precision Lens Actuation

Mechanisms and control systems for precise movement of optical lens elements, often for autofocus, zoom, or image stabilization, utilizing various driving principles (e.g., piezoelectric) and low-friction components.

Photographic Apparatus
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21since 2023
-25.0%YoY
Vehicle Lighting Optics

Optical systems and components specifically designed for automotive lighting applications, focusing on beam pattern generation, light distribution, and compact integration within vehicle structures.

Non-portable Lighting Devices
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16since 2023
-60.0%YoY
Projection Display Devices

Systems and components for projecting images, including light sources (e.g., laser), optical modulation elements (e.g., metasurfaces, spatial modulators), and optical paths for generating and displaying images.

Photographic Apparatus
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10since 2023
0.0%YoY
Metal Additive Manufacturing Processes

Techniques for building three-dimensional metal objects layer-by-layer using metal powders, including powder bed fusion, binder jetting, and directed energy deposition. This theme encompasses process mechanics, equipment design, and operational control for AM systems.

Plastics Shaping & MoldingAdditive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
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5since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Integrated Display & Illumination

Systems that combine light sources, waveguides, and display elements into unified products for backlighting, automotive applications, general lighting, or color-corrected displays.

Optical Elements & Systems
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3since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Wearable Display Optics

Optical systems and components specifically designed for head-mounted displays, augmented reality (AR) glasses, and virtual reality (VR) headsets, focusing on image projection, waveguide integration, and display durability.

Optical Elements & Systems
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3since 2023
n/a
AM Process Monitoring & Control

Systems and methods for real-time sensing, modeling, and closed-loop control of additive manufacturing parameters to ensure part quality, consistency, and process efficiency. This includes thermal management, atmospheric regulation, and precise material deposition.

Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
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2since 2023
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