| # | Country | Total Patents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | United States | 10 | |
| #2 | WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) | 7 | |
| #3 | South Africa | 5 | |
| #4 | Argentina | 3 | |
| #5 | Australia | 2 | |
| #6 | China | 1 | |
| #7 | EPO (European Patent Office) | 1 |
| # | Industry | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Medical technology | |
| #2 | Electrical machinery and energy | |
| #3 | Optics | |
| #4 | Control | |
| #5 | Machine tools | |
| #6 | Audio-visual technology | |
| #7 | Machines |
| # | Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Diagnosis and surgery | |
| #2 | Optical systems | |
| #3 | Electric switches | |
| #4 | Multi-purpose tools | |
| #5 | Emergency protective circuit arrangements | |
| #6 | Control or regulating systems | |
| #7 | Electric motor controls | |
| #8 | Unspecified technologies | |
| #9 | Syringes | |
| #10 | Television |
| # | Name | Total Patents |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Krause Kenneth W | 8 |
| #2 | Sjostrom Douglas D | 6 |
| #3 | Smith Graham | 6 |
| #4 | Lucey Paul V | 5 |
| #5 | Kazakevich Yuri E | 4 |
| #6 | Torrie Paul A | 3 |
| #7 | Cesarini Peter M | 3 |
| #8 | Ek Steven | 3 |
| #9 | Crowell Richard | 2 |
| #10 | Ek Steven W | 2 |
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|---|---|---|
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