| # | Country | Total Patents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | United States | 16 | |
| #2 | WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) | 1 |
| # | Industry | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Measurement | |
| #2 | Computer technology | |
| #3 | Optics | |
| #4 | Control |
| # | Name | Total Patents |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bridges Robert E | 17 |
| #2 | Brown Lawrence B | 7 |
| #3 | Ackerson D Scott | 6 |
| #4 | West James K | 6 |
| #5 | Hoffer Jr John M | 2 |
| #6 | Parker David H | 1 |
| #7 | Briggs Clark H | 1 |
| #8 | Mertz Jacob J | 1 |
| #9 | Lafond Emmanuel | 1 |
| #10 | Mccormack Paul | 1 |
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