| # | Country | Total Patents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) | 5 | |
| #2 | United States | 4 | |
| #3 | South Africa | 3 | |
| #4 | Australia | 2 | |
| #5 | EPO (European Patent Office) | 2 | |
| #6 | China | 1 |
| # | Industry | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Medical technology |
| # | Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Diagnosis and surgery |
| # | Name | Total Patents |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Milton Trevor John | 13 |
| #2 | Nieuwenhuizen Norman Anthony | 9 |
| #3 | Holman Robert Gerard | 5 |
| #4 | John Holman Robert Gerard Milt | 1 |
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