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Berkeley, CA, United States of America

General Nanotechnology LLC

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USPTO Granted Patents = 42

% Expired Patents = 54.8

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 803

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3 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Victor B Kley (37 out of 94 patents)

Vic B Kley (5 out of 6 patents)

Robert T LoBianco (1 out of 9 patents)

Core Competencies:

Nanomachining

Scanning Probe Microscopy

Micro-Objects

Data Storage Devices

Cantilevers

Micromachines

Fluid Delivery

Spectrophotometric Measurements

Near-Field Measurements

Tool Design

Active Cantilevers

Microstructures

42 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8046843 - Nanometer scale instrument for biochemically, chemically, or catalytically interacting with a sample material (2011-10-25),

2. 7947952 - Nanomachining method and apparatus (2011-05-24),

3. 7946020 - Manufacturing of micro-objects such as miniature diamond tool tips (2011-05-24),

4. 7930766 - Fluid delivery for scanning probe microscopy (2011-04-19),

5. 7631549 - Method and apparatus for micromachines, microstructures, nanomachines and nanostructures (2009-12-15),

6. 7615738 - Scanning probe microscope assembly and method for making spectrophotometric, near-field, and scanning probe measurements (2009-11-10),

7. 7535817 - Nanometer scale data storage device and associated positioning system (2009-05-19),

8. 7503206 - Fluid delivery for scanning probe microscopy (2009-03-17),

9. 7485856 - Scanning probe microscopy inspection and modification system (2009-02-03),

10. 7266998 - Method and apparatus for micromachines, microstructures, nanomachines and nanostructures (2007-09-11),

11. 7253407 - Active cantilever for nanomachining and metrology (2007-08-07),

12. 7196328 - Nanomachining method and apparatus (2007-03-27),

13. 7178387 - Method and apparatus for scanning in scanning probe microscopy and presenting results (2007-02-20),

14. 7137292 - Active cantilever for nanomachining and metrology (2006-11-21),

15. 7109482 - Object inspection and/or modification system and method (2006-09-19),

Company Overview

General Nanotechnology LLC, based in Berkeley, CA, specializes in advanced nanotechnology solutions, focusing on nanomachining and scanning probe microscopy. The company is dedicated to the development and manufacturing of microstructures and nanostructures, which are essential for innovative applications in data storage devices and fluid delivery systems. Their expertise extends to active cantilevers and the production of micro-objects, positioning them as a key player in the evolving landscape of nanotechnology and precision engineering.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

42 Patents

#16 in Berkeley, CA

#1,949 in California

#8,278 in US

#16,400 in the World

Berkeley, CA, United States of America

General Nanotechnology LLC

Forward Citations = 803

3 inventors:

Victor B Kley (37 out of 94 patents)

Vic B Kley (5 out of 6 patents)

Robert T LoBianco (1 out of 9 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: General Nanotechnology LLC. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/general-nanotechnology

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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