| # | Country | Total Patents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | United States | 12 |
| # | Industry | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Biotechnology | |
| #2 | Optics | |
| #3 | Measurement | |
| #4 | Machines |
| # | Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Microbiology | |
| #2 | Optical systems | |
| #3 | Analysing materials | |
| #4 | Unspecified technologies | |
| #5 | Measuring microorganism processes |
| # | Name | Total Patents |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kiyota Yasujiro | 12 |
| #2 | Uozumi Takayuki | 3 |
| #3 | Maiya Nobuhiko | 2 |
| #4 | Shiono Hirofumi | 2 |
| #5 | Kii Hiroaki | 2 |
| #6 | Wada Yoichi | 1 |