| # | Country | Total Patents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | United States | 6 | |
| #2 | Canada | 3 | |
| #3 | WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) | 3 | |
| #4 | Brazil | 2 | |
| #5 | Germany | 2 | |
| #6 | Republic of Korea | 2 | |
| #7 | Mexico | 2 | |
| #8 | Norway | 2 | |
| #9 | South Africa | 2 | |
| #10 | EPO (European Patent Office) | 1 |
| # | Industry | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Medical technology | |
| #2 | Mechanical elements | |
| #3 | Machines | |
| #4 | Pharmaceuticals | |
| #5 | Packaging and shipping | |
| #6 | Transport |
| # | Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Diagnosis and surgery | |
| #2 | Frames | |
| #3 | Unspecified technologies | |
| #4 | Shafts | |
| #5 | Object sterilising | |
| #6 | Implantable devices | |
| #7 | Ships | |
| #8 | Pistons and sealings | |
| #9 | Medical preparations | |
| #10 | Packaging |
| # | Name | Total Patents |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Fricke Helmut | 25 |
| #2 | Griffith Lawrence E | 18 |
| #3 | Zimmermann Hanngorg | 2 |
| #4 | Flaig Ernst | 1 |
| #5 | Moest Thomas | 1 |
| Publication | Filing date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| US2015010341A1 | Lockable joint | |
| US2012238828A1 | Surgical retractor mechanism | |
| WO2009109198A1 | Apparatus for joining or cutting | |
| ZA200901222B | Lockable joint | |
| CA2661134A1 | Lockable joint | |
| ZA200900897B | Surgical retractor fixing device | |
| WO2008019877A2 | Surgical retractor fixing device |