| # | Country | Total Patents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | United States | 8 | |
| #2 | EPO (European Patent Office) | 6 | |
| #3 | Canada | 3 | |
| #4 | WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) | 3 | |
| #5 | Australia | 1 | |
| #6 | Japan | 1 |
| # | Industry | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Medical technology |
| # | Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Diagnosis and surgery |
| # | Name | Total Patents |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mcmahon Brian T | 16 |
| #2 | Wilson Scott R | 11 |
| #3 | Sievert Chester E Jr | 11 |
| #4 | Walsh David R | 6 |
| #5 | Zimmermann Ronald R | 6 |
| #6 | Yager John G | 6 |
| #7 | Palme Robert A | 6 |
| #8 | Townsend Greg L | 5 |
| #9 | Sutton Gregg S | 5 |
| #10 | Pokorney James L | 5 |
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