| # | Country | Total Patents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | United States | 22 | |
| #2 | WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) | 1 |
| # | Industry | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Medical technology | |
| #2 | Pharmaceuticals |
| # | Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Implantable devices | |
| #2 | Diagnosis and surgery | |
| #3 | Object sterilising | |
| #4 | Therapeutic chemical compounds |
| # | Name | Total Patents |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Shanley John F | 23 |
| #2 | Diaz Stephen H | 6 |
| #3 | Litvack Frank | 6 |
| #4 | Shluzas Alan E | 5 |
| #5 | Eigler Neal L | 4 |
| #6 | Parker Theodore L | 3 |
| #7 | Edelman Elazer R | 3 |
| #8 | Park Kinam | 3 |
| #9 | Diaz Stephen Hunter | 2 |
| #10 | Nguyen Thai Minh | 1 |
| Publication | Filing date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| US2012095504A1 | Method for providing surgical access | |
| US2008097579A1 | Stent with flexible hinges |