Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. (Formerly Nano-Proprietary, Inc.) Announces New Trading Symbol

AUSTIN, TX, Jul 01 (MARKET WIRE) --
Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: APNT) announced that its new
trading symbol is effective with the start of trading today. The new
symbol is required as a result of the change in the Company's name. This
new symbol was assigned by NASDAQ, operator of the OTC Bulletin Board.

Shareholders that hold shares in certificate form do not need to take any
action. Existing certificates with the name Nano-Proprietary, Inc. on them
will still represent ownership in Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc.

ABOUT APPLIED NANOTECH HOLDINGS, INC.

Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc., formerly Nano-Proprietary, Inc., is a
holding company consisting of two wholly owned operating subsidiaries.
Applied Nanotech, Inc. is a premier research and commercialization
organization dedicated to developing applications for nanotechnology with
an extremely strong position in the fields of electron emission
applications from carbon film/nanotubes, sensors, functionalized
nanomaterials, and nanoelectronics. Electronic Billboard Technology, Inc.
possesses technology related to electronic digitized sign technology. The
Companies have over 250 patents or patents pending. Nano-Proprietary's
business model is to license its technology to partners that will
manufacture and distribute products using the technology. Applied
Nanotech's website is www.appliednanotech.net.

COMPANY CONTACT
Doug Baker
Chief Financial Officer
Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc.
248.391.0612
Email Contact

MEDIA CONTACT
William J. Spina
781.378.2000
Email Contact

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