| # | Country | Total Patents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | EPO (European Patent Office) | 7 | |
| #2 | United States | 4 | |
| #3 | Australia | 3 | |
| #4 | Israel | 1 | |
| #5 | New Zealand | 1 | |
| #6 | WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) | 1 | |
| #7 | South Africa | 1 |
| # | Industry | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Medical technology | |
| #2 | Machine tools | |
| #3 | Machines |
| # | Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Implantable devices | |
| #2 | Presses | |
| #3 | Unspecified technologies |
| # | Name | Total Patents |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Smet Steven | 16 |
| #2 | De Poorter Annick | 5 |
| #3 | Matthes Andreas | 4 |
| #4 | Van Ingelgem Werner | 4 |
| #5 | Poorter Annick De | 3 |
| #6 | Ingelgem Werner Van | 3 |
| #7 | Mahlous Djamila | 2 |
| #8 | De Geest Annelies | 2 |
| #9 | De Smet Steven | 1 |
| Publication | Filing date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| WO2012004315A1 | Press and method for producing absorbent article | |
| EP2404584A1 | Tampon disposed with longitudinal grooves and indentations | |
| US2011238028A1 | Tampon with modified constricted withdrawal end | |
| EP2355763A2 | Tampon with a perforated outer cover | |
| US2011201992A1 | Tampon applicator | |
| EP2774589A1 | Absorbent article |