| # | Country | Total Patents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | United States | 5 | |
| #2 | WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) | 4 | |
| #3 | Canada | 3 | |
| #4 | EPO (European Patent Office) | 2 | |
| #5 | Australia | 1 | |
| #6 | China | 1 | |
| #7 | United Kingdom | 1 |
| # | Industry | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Packaging and shipping | |
| #2 | Environmental technology | |
| #3 | Machines | |
| #4 | Mechanical elements |
| # | Name | Total Patents |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sweeney Gerald W | 10 |
| #2 | Hadden David M | 7 |
| #3 | Anderson Brent G | 5 |
| #4 | Skeens Janet L | 4 |
| #5 | Mullin Howard R | 2 |
| #6 | Pfeiffer James W | 2 |
| #7 | Blanchard Kenneth L | 1 |
| Publication | Filing date | Title |
|---|---|---|
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