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Research Triangle Park, NC, United States of America

Mcnc

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USPTO Granted Patents = 96

% Expired Patents = 9.4

Trademarks = 7

Forward Citations = 4,042

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63 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Glenn A Rinne (15 out of 71 patents)

Stephen M Bobbio (12 out of 33 patents)

Vijayakumar Rudrappa Dhuler (12 out of 32 patents)

4. Scott Halden Goodwin-Johansson (12 out of 16 patents)

5. Iwona Turlik (12 out of 12 patents)

6. Arnold Reisman (10 out of 17 patents)

7. Nicholas G Koopman (9 out of 9 patents)

8. Karen W Markus (7 out of 9 patents)

9. Mark D Kellam (7 out of 10 patents)

10. Gary Elder McGuire (6 out of 25 patents)

11. Philip A Deane (6 out of 11 patents)

12. Robert Lavin Wood (6 out of 76 patents)

13. Gary W Jones (6 out of 47 patents)

14. Mark Windsor Roberson (6 out of 55 patents)

15. Dorota Temple (5 out of 16 patents)

Core Competencies:

Microelectromechanical

Electrostatic Actuators

Flexible Circuits

Radiation Detectors

Tunable Capacitors

Optoelectronic Devices

Miniature Relays

Solder Bump Fabrication

High Voltage Switches

Thermal Microstructures

Image Projection Devices

MEMS Technology

96 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6906598 - Three dimensional multimode and optical coupling devices (2005-06-14),

2. 6832029 - Impedance control devices for use in the transition regions of electromagnetic and optical circuitry and methods for using the same (2004-12-14),

3. 6763156 - Flexible optoelectronic circuit and associated method (2004-07-13),

4. 6700309 - Miniature electrical relays using a piezoelectric thin film as an actuating element (2004-03-02),

5. 6680788 - Scanning apparatus and associated method (2004-01-20),

6. 6617643 - Low power tunneling metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) device (2003-09-09),

7. 6593833 - Tunable microwave components utilizing ferroelectric and ferromagnetic composite dielectrics and methods for making same (2003-07-15),

8. 6590267 - Microelectromechanical flexible membrane electrostatic valve device and related fabrication methods (2003-07-08),

9. 6586738 - Electromagnetic radiation detectors having a micromachined electrostatic chopper device (2003-07-01),

10. 6555201 - Method for fabricating a microelectromechanical bearing (2003-04-29),

11. 6545329 - High sensitivity polarized-light discriminator device (2003-04-08),

12. 6520649 - Image projection device and associated method (2003-02-18),

13. 6492781 - Closed-loop cold cathode current regulator (2002-12-10),

14. 6485273 - Distributed MEMS electrostatic pumping devices (2002-11-26),

15. 6456420 - Microelectromechanical elevating structures (2002-09-24),

Company Overview

MCNC is a leading organization based in Research Triangle Park, NC, specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). The company focuses on a range of core technologies including electrostatic actuators, flexible circuits, and radiation detectors. MCNC is also engaged in the innovation of tunable capacitors, optoelectronic devices, miniature relays, and solder bump fabrication, contributing significantly to various high-tech industries and enhancing the capabilities of modern electronic systems.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

96 Patents

#7 in Research Triangle Park, NC

#99 in North Carolina

#3,925 in US

#8,068 in the World

Research Triangle Park, NC, United States of America

Mcnc

Forward Citations = 4,042

63 inventors:

Glenn A Rinne (15 out of 71 patents)

Stephen M Bobbio (12 out of 33 patents)

Vijayakumar Rudrappa Dhuler (12 out of 32 patents)

4. Scott Halden Goodwin-Johansson (12 out of 16 patents)

5. Iwona Turlik (12 out of 12 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Mcnc. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/mcnc

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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