SMITHS INDUSTRIES PLC has a total of 2,462 patent applications. Its first patent ever was published in 1978. It filed its patents most often in United Kingdom, United States and Japan. Its main competitors in its focus markets medical technology, machines and electrical machinery and energy are MAERSK MEDICAL AS, SMITHS GROUP PLC and DALE MED PROD INC.
# | Country | Total Patents | |
---|---|---|---|
#1 | United Kingdom | 1,157 | |
#2 | United States | 259 | |
#3 | Japan | 189 | |
#4 | France | 185 | |
#5 | EPO (European Patent Office) | 155 | |
#6 | Germany | 133 | |
#7 | Australia | 92 | |
#8 | Canada | 78 | |
#9 | South Africa | 38 | |
#10 | Italy | 33 | |
#11 | Israel | 29 | |
#12 | WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) | 20 | |
#13 | Sweden | 19 | |
#14 | Denmark | 11 | |
#15 | New Zealand | 11 | |
#16 | Ireland | 9 | |
#17 | Netherlands | 9 | |
#18 | Spain | 8 | |
#19 | India | 6 | |
#20 | Norway | 5 | |
#21 | China | 3 | |
#22 | Republic of Korea | 3 | |
#23 | Russian Federation | 3 | |
#24 | Brazil | 2 | |
#25 | Belgium | 1 | |
#26 | Bulgaria | 1 | |
#27 | Hong Kong | 1 | |
#28 | Poland | 1 | |
#29 | Turkey | 1 |
# | Industry | |
---|---|---|
#1 | Medical technology | |
#2 | Machines | |
#3 | Electrical machinery and energy | |
#4 | Measurement | |
#5 | Optics |
# | Technology | |
---|---|---|
#1 | Syringes | |
#2 | Unspecified technologies | |
#3 | Electrically-conductive connections | |
#4 | Diagnosis and surgery | |
#5 | Unspecified technologies | |
#6 | Implantable devices | |
#7 | Electric discharge tubes | |
#8 | Measuring volume | |
#9 | Optical systems | |
#10 | Operating tables |
# | Name | Total Patents |
---|---|---|
#1 | Pagan Eric | 128 |
#2 | Hannant Keith | 63 |
#3 | Fox Neil Anthony | 42 |
#4 | Turnbull Christopher Stratton | 41 |
#5 | Beardmore Geoffrey | 36 |
#6 | Cross David Edward | 29 |
#7 | Shepherd Brian | 28 |
#8 | Brooks Kenneth John | 26 |
#9 | Collins Michael Norman | 25 |
#10 | Masom Ronald Alfred | 25 |
Publication | Filing date | Title |
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GB0114368D0 | Face masks | |
GB0113611D0 | Fluid-gauging systems and methods | |
GB0112036D0 | Disposable materials and articles | |
GB0110599D0 | Electrical contacts and assemblies | |
GB0102376D0 | Pipe couplings | |
GB0027234D0 | Electrosurgery systems | |
GB0027235D0 | Arc location | |
GB0025634D0 | Light-emitting devices and displays | |
GB0025123D0 | Autoclaves | |
GB0023427D0 | Apparatus | |
GB0023290D0 | Electrical contacts and methods of manufacture | |
GB0023250D0 | Patient ventilation devices | |
GB0022631D0 | Medico-surgical retainers | |
GB0020901D0 | Ostomy bags | |
GB0020900D0 | Ostomy bags | |
GB0020156D0 | Electrical contacts | |
GB0020154D0 | Electrical contacts | |
GB0020058D0 | Syringe pumps | |
GB0020060D0 | Syringe pumps | |
GB0019928D0 | Medico surgical tubes |