Frankenthal, Germany

Guenther Gotsmann

This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Basf Aktiengesellschaft. Active years: 1978-1991.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Guenther Gotsmann. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/guenther-gotsmann

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.8

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 25(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 1978-1991

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8 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Guenther Gotsmann and His Contributions to Chemical Metallization

Introduction

Guenther Gotsmann is an inventor associated with Frankenthal, Germany, and BASF Aktiengesellschaft. His patent work includes technologies for preparing nonmetallic surfaces for metallization and depositing copper from alkaline aqueous solutions. His portfolio includes 8 patents.

Latest Patents

One of Gotsmann’s latest patents concerns a polymeric conditioner for pretreating nonmetallic surfaces before chemical metallization. It describes polymeric condensates containing piperazine rings, which may be unquaternized or quaternized. Used to condition molded surfaces before activation, these materials help produce metal coatings that are uniform and adhere well.

Another patent addresses the chemical deposition of copper from alkaline aqueous baths. The process uses polyacetal complexing agents in the bath, supporting copper deposition through chemical means.

Career Highlights

Gotsmann’s listed inventions reflect work on surface treatment and chemical metal deposition. These technologies address important preparation and coating steps in metallization processes.

Collaborations

Gotsmann’s named coworkers include Klaus Glaser and Rolf Fikentscher. His work is associated with BASF Aktiengesellschaft.

Conclusion

Guenther Gotsmann’s patent portfolio highlights contributions to polymeric surface conditioning and chemical copper deposition, with applications in preparing and coating nonmetallic materials.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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