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Watertown, MA, United States of America

General Scanning, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 81

Forward Citations = 2,577

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53 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Jean I Montagu (22 out of 44 patents)

Donald J Svetkoff (12 out of 40 patents)

Donald Victor Smart (8 out of 38 patents)

4. Jonathan S Ehrmann (7 out of 48 patents)

5. Dean R Paulsen (7 out of 8 patents)

6. Michael Plotkin (6 out of 12 patents)

7. James J Cordingley (5 out of 31 patents)

8. Mack J Schermer (5 out of 25 patents)

9. Donald B T Kilgus (5 out of 8 patents)

10. Pierre C Trepagnier (4 out of 14 patents)

11. Warren Lin (4 out of 6 patents)

12. William Lauer (4 out of 6 patents)

13. Bradley L Hunter (4 out of 21 patents)

14. Brian Patrick Stokes (3 out of 7 patents)

15. Steven P Cahill (3 out of 9 patents)

Core Competencies:

Laser Processing

Microstructures

High-Speed Measuring

Optical Scanning

Triangulation Imaging

Resonant Scanner

Light Beam Scanning

Capacitive Transducing

Two-Mirror Scanner

Galvanometer

Scanning Microscope

Electro-Optical Transducer

81 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6911622 - Laser processing (2005-06-28),

2. 6573473 - Method and system for precisely positioning a waist of a material-processing laser beam to process microstructures within a laser-processing site (2003-06-03),

3. 6495791 - Method and subsystem for generating a trajectory to be followed by a motor-driven stage when processing microstructures at a laser-processing site (2002-12-17),

4. 6483071 - Method and system for precisely positioning a waist of a material-processing laser beam to process microstructures within a laser-processing site (2002-11-19),

5. 6452686 - Method and system for high speed measuring of microscopic targets (2002-09-17),

6. 6381259 - Controlling laser polarization (2002-04-30),

7. 6366357 - Method and system for high speed measuring of microscopic targets (2002-04-02),

8. 6340806 - Energy-efficient method and system for processing target material using an amplified, wavelength-shifted pulse train (2002-01-22),

9. 6339604 - Pulse control in laser systems (2002-01-15),

10. 6337462 - Laser processing (2002-01-08),

11. 6300590 - Laser processing (2001-10-09),

12. 6249347 - Method and system for high speed measuring of microscopic targets (2001-06-19),

13. 6243188 - Light beam scanning system (2001-06-05),

14. 6215894 - Automatic imaging and analysis of microarray biochips (2001-04-10),

15. 6181728 - Controlling laser polarization (2001-01-30),

Company Overview

General Scanning, Inc., based in Watertown, MA, specializes in advanced laser processing technologies. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions in optical scanning, high-speed measuring, and triangulation imaging. Its expertise extends to resonant scanners and capacitive transducing, enabling precise manipulation and measurement of microstructures. General Scanning's contributions are pivotal in various applications, enhancing the capabilities of laser systems across multiple industries, including manufacturing and research.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

81 Patents

#6 in Watertown, MA

#252 in Massachusetts

#4,585 in US

#9,370 in the World

Watertown, MA, United States of America

General Scanning, Inc.

Forward Citations = 2,577

53 inventors:

Jean I Montagu (22 out of 44 patents)

Donald J Svetkoff (12 out of 40 patents)

Donald Victor Smart (8 out of 38 patents)

4. Jonathan S Ehrmann (7 out of 48 patents)

5. Dean R Paulsen (7 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: General Scanning, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/general-scanning

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