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Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Trimble Navigation Limited


USPTO Granted Patents = 1,186

% Expired Patents = 1.5



Trademarks = 71

Forward Citations = 48,148

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695 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal James M Janky (94 out of 125 patents)

silverMedal John F Schipper (48 out of 72 patents)

bronzeMedal Ulrich Vollath (38 out of 49 patents)

4.  Gary R Lennen (36 out of 81 patents)

5.  Mark Edward Nichols (34 out of 34 patents)

6.  Nicholas Charles Talbot (33 out of 55 patents)

7.  Arthur Francis Lange (32 out of 38 patents)

8.  Peter Van Wyck Loomis (32 out of 51 patents)

9.  Peter Glen France (28 out of 35 patents)

10.  John F Cameron (27 out of 45 patents)

11.  David G Bird (25 out of 27 patents)

12.  Michael Timo Allison (24 out of 24 patents)

13.  Arthur N Woo (23 out of 34 patents)

14.  Eric B Rodal (23 out of 24 patents)

15.  Gregory C Best (21 out of 34 patents)


Core Competencies:
GNSS Receiver
3D Mapping
Automated Layout
Positioning Technology
Vehicle Tracking
Sensing Devices
Data Collection
Distance Measurement
Navigation Systems
Collision Avoidance
Surveying Techniques
Mobile Technologies

1,186 patents:

1. 11802764 - Point layout system using single laser transmitter (2023-10-31),
2. 11226199 - Point layout system using single laser transmitter (2022-01-18),
3. 10935369 - Automated layout and point transfer system (2021-03-02),
4. 10868890 - 3D modeling system distributed between a client device web browser and a server (2020-12-15),
5. 10697759 - All-in-one integrated sensing device for machine control (2020-06-30),
6. 10423898 - Statistical modeling and analysis of fuel-related factors in transportation industries (2019-09-24),
7. 10204159 - On-demand system and method for retrieving video from a commercial vehicle (2019-02-12),
8. 10166920 - Tractor-trailer connections for image capture data (2019-01-01),
9. 10163141 - Transaction-based fuel purchase authorization (2018-12-25),
10. 10161746 - Systems and methods for cargo management (2018-12-25),
11. 10145676 - Automated layout and point transfer system (2018-12-04),
12. 10094654 - All-in-one integrated sensing device for machine control (2018-10-09),
13. 10060598 - Two way omnidirectional lens (2018-08-28),
14. D813894 - Display screen or portion thereof with a graphical user interface (2018-03-27),
15. 9898852 - Providing a real-time shared viewing experience in a three-dimensional modeling environment (2018-02-20),
Company Overview
Trimble Navigation Limited, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in advanced global navigation systems and positioning technologies. The company develops a range of solutions including GNSS receivers, 3D mapping tools, and automated layout systems that enhance accuracy in various applications such as construction, agriculture, and transportation. Trimble's innovative technologies also encompass vehicle tracking, sensing devices, and data collection, enabling efficient distance measurement and improved operational workflows across multiple industries.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

Trimble Navigation Limited USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
1,186 Patents

#6 in Sunnyvale, CA

#107 in California

#437 in US

#869 in the World

Sunnyvale, CA (US)
Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Trimble Navigation Limited

Forward Citations = 48,148

695 inventors:

goldMedal James M Janky (94 out of 125 patents)

silverMedal John F Schipper (48 out of 72 patents)

bronzeMedal Ulrich Vollath (38 out of 49 patents)

4.  Gary R Lennen (36 out of 81 patents)

5.  Mark Edward Nichols (34 out of 34 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Trimble Navigation Limited. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/trimble-navigation

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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