| # | Country | Total Patents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | United States | 8 | |
| #2 | Australia | 6 | |
| #3 | EPO (European Patent Office) | 6 | |
| #4 | Brazil | 4 | |
| #5 | China | 4 | |
| #6 | Israel | 4 | |
| #7 | India | 4 | |
| #8 | South Africa | 4 | |
| #9 | Canada | 3 | |
| #10 | Republic of Korea | 3 | |
| #11 | Mexico | 2 | |
| #12 | WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) | 2 | |
| #13 | Spain | 1 |
| # | Industry | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Surface technology and coating | |
| #2 | Machine tools | |
| #3 | Mechanical elements |
| # | Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Coating metallic material | |
| #2 | Grinding or polishing devices | |
| #3 | Metallic material removal | |
| #4 | Shafts |
| # | Name | Total Patents |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michaud Mark D | 25 |
| #2 | Zobbi Robert G | 25 |
| #3 | Michaud Mark | 7 |
| #4 | Zobbi Robert George | 5 |
| #5 | Michaud Mark David | 5 |
| #6 | Tirendi Frank | 3 |
| #7 | Michaud Robert G | 3 |
| #8 | Sroka Gary | 3 |
| #9 | Robert G Zobbi | 2 |
| #10 | Winkelmann Lane William | 2 |
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