| # | Country | Total Patents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Africa | 8 | |
| #2 | Australia | 6 | |
| #3 | WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) | 3 | |
| #4 | United States | 2 | |
| #5 | African Regional Industrial Property Organization | 1 | |
| #6 | Canada | 1 | |
| #7 | EPO (European Patent Office) | 1 | |
| #8 | United Kingdom | 1 | |
| #9 | Norway | 1 |
| # | Industry | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Civil engineering | |
| #2 | Control | |
| #3 | Textiles and paper | |
| #4 | Mechanical elements | |
| #5 | Transport | |
| #6 | Weapons | |
| #7 | Agriculture |
| # | Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Shafts | |
| #2 | Animal care | |
| #3 | Safety devices | |
| #4 | Swimming pools | |
| #5 | Vehicle parts | |
| #6 | Foundations and excavations | |
| #7 | Knotting | |
| #8 | Pipes | |
| #9 | Armour | |
| #10 | Alarm systems |
| # | Name | Total Patents |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Skarbovig Nils Mittet | 24 |
| #2 | Dickson Michael Gordon | 3 |
| Publication | Filing date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| EP2872689A1 | Composite rope and mesh net made therefrom | |
| AP201206646A0 | Grout pack restraining envelope | |
| ZA200902618B | Safety net with attachment points | |
| ZA200902174B | Tensioned safety net | |
| WO2009010863A2 | Mine support grout bags and packs | |
| AU2008277340A1 | Underground mine ventilation curtain or barrier | |
| US2010104376A1 | Grout bag type of underground support | |
| AU2008206768A1 | A versatile grout bag type of underground support |