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U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
Office of Electronic Information Products
Patent Technology Monitoring Division (PTMD)

Patenting By Geographic Region (State and Country),
Breakout By Technology Class

Count of 1998 - 2002 Utility Patent Grants,
By Calendar Year of Grant

- Explanation of Data -

Rank Ordered Listing of Technology Classes Receiving 1 or More Utility Patents During the Period
Originating From

VERMONT

( patent origin is determined by the residence of the first-named inventor )
( technology class is determined by the primary classification assigned to the patent- see 'Explanation of Data' )

The following table displays technology classes and counts of associated patents, as distributed by the year of patent grant
Class Class Title 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total
438 Semiconductor Device Manufacturing: Process 33 38 61 99 92 323
257 Active Solid-State Devices (e.g., Transistors, Solid-State Diodes) 29 38 43 43 74 227
365 Static Information Storage and Retrieval 23 23 26 23 35 130
327 Miscellaneous Active Electrical Nonlinear Devices, Circuits, and Systems 16 15 20 19 25 95
430 Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or Product Thereof 6 10 16 26 14 72
714 Error Detection/Correction and Fault Detection/Recovery 15 13 12 6 9 55
326 Electronic Digital Logic Circuitry 9 7 10 6 13 45
716 DP: Design and Analysis of Circuit or Semiconductor Mask (Data Processing) 12 2 8 9 14 45
324 Electricity: Measuring and Testing 6 6 6 11 13 42
280 Land Vehicles 1 4 8 13 14 40
711 Memory (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 10 6 5 6 8 35
451 Abrading 7 9 3 7 5 31
361 Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices 7 3 6 5 9 30
424 Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions (includes Class 514) 4 9 2 6 7 28
428 Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles 4 3 3 6 8 24
710 Input/Output (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 6 4 6 3 1 20
128 Surgery (includes Class 600) 0 3 3 4 6 16
713 Support (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 1 2 2 5 6 16
052 Static Structures (e.g., Buildings) 4 1 1 6 3 15
134 Cleaning and Liquid Contact with Solids 2 4 1 2 6 15
435 Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology 3 4 3 3 2 15
036 Boots, Shoes, and Leggings 2 2 3 5 2 14
156 Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture 2 2 3 6 1 14
250 Radiant Energy 5 1 0 3 4 13
700 DP: Generic Control Systems or Specific Applications (Data Processing) 1 1 1 4 5 12
005 Beds 1 4 1 2 3 11
073 Measuring and Testing 2 2 0 2 5 11
341 Coded Data Generation or Conversion 3 4 0 4 0 11
345 Computer Graphics Processing, Operator Interface Processing, and Selective Visual Display Systems 3 2 3 1 2 11
712 Processing Architectures and Instruction Processing, e.g., Processors (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 6 3 1 0 1 11
029 Metal Working 2 5 0 2 1 10
439 Electrical Connectors 1 1 1 2 5 10
482 Exercise Devices 3 0 2 3 2 10
606 Surgery (instruments) 3 4 0 2 1 10
222 Dispensing (apparatus and process) 1 2 0 1 5 9
425 Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus 0 2 1 3 3 9
707 DP: Database and File Management or Data Structures (Data Processing) 2 2 2 1 2 9
002 Apparel 1 5 1 0 1 8
033 Geometrical Instruments 2 2 0 3 1 8
089 Ordnance 2 0 2 1 3 8
219 Electric Heating 0 2 1 3 2 8
323 Electricity: Power Supply or Regulation Systems 1 2 4 0 1 8
331 Oscillators 5 0 1 1 1 8
370 Multiplex Communications 0 0 4 3 1 8
375 Pulse or Digital Communications 1 2 3 1 1 8
382 Image Analysis 1 1 3 1 2 8
427 Coating Processes 1 1 3 2 1 8
702 DP: Measuring, Calibrating, or Testing (Data Processing) 1 2 2 0 3 8
043 Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying 0 2 3 0 2 7
313 Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices 4 2 1 0 0 7
330 Amplifiers 2 0 2 1 2 7
355 Photocopying 1 0 0 3 3 7
356 Optics: Measuring and Testing 2 3 1 0 1 7
360 Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval 2 1 2 2 0 7
703 DP: Structural Design, Modeling, Simulation, and Emulation (Data Processing) 3 1 1 1 1 7
708 Arithmetic Processing and Calculating (Electrical Computers) 4 2 1 0 0 7
026 Textiles: Cloth Finishing 0 3 3 0 0 6
062 Refrigeration 0 0 1 3 2 6
084 Music 1 2 2 1 0 6
137 Fluid Handling 0 2 2 1 1 6
220 Receptacles 1 2 1 1 1 6
347 Incremental Printing of Symbolic Information 5 0 0 0 1 6
359 Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements 1 0 1 1 3 6
015 Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning 2 1 1 1 0 5
174 Electricity: Conductors and Insulators 1 0 0 2 2 5
204 Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy 1 1 1 2 0 5
216 Etching a Substrate: Processes 0 0 4 1 0 5
264 Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes 0 2 1 2 0 5
303 Fluid-Pressure and Analogous Brake Systems 0 2 1 1 1 5
340 Communications: Electrical 1 2 1 1 0 5
473 Games Using Tangible Projectile 1 2 0 2 0 5
709 Multiple Computer or Process Coordinating (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 1 0 0 2 2 5
119 Animal Husbandry 2 0 1 0 1 4
182 Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold 0 2 1 1 0 4
205 Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the Compositions 0 0 2 1 1 4
206 Special Receptacle or Package 0 0 1 2 1 4
239 Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing 0 1 1 0 2 4
251 Valves and Valve Actuation 3 0 1 0 0 4
283 Printed Matter 2 1 1 0 0 4
310 Electrical Generator or Motor Structure 1 1 0 2 0 4
333 Wave Transmission Lines and Networks 0 0 1 2 1 4
336 Inductor Devices 0 0 2 1 1 4
411 Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-Deformed, or Locked-Threaded Fastener 1 1 1 0 1 4
417 Pumps 0 1 0 3 0 4
520 Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers (includes Classes 520-528) 1 1 0 0 2 4
604 Surgery (Medicators and Receptors) 2 0 0 1 1 4
701 DP: Vehicles, Navigation, and Relative Location (Data Processing) 0 0 3 1 0 4
706 DP: Artificial Intelligence (Data Processing) 3 0 0 0 1 4
024 Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, Etc. 1 1 0 0 1 3
034 Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact with Solids 0 1 2 0 0 3
081 Tools 0 1 0 0 2 3
114 Ships 0 1 2 0 0 3
124 Mechanical Guns and Projectors 0 1 1 1 0 3
144 Woodworking 1 2 0 0 0 3
164 Metal Founding 0 1 1 0 1 3
277 Seal for a Joint or Juncture 1 1 0 1 0 3
297 Chairs and Seats 0 1 1 1 0 3
300 Brush, Broom, and Mop Making 2 1 0 0 0 3
315 Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices: Systems 0 0 1 1 1 3
368 Horology: Time Measuring Systems or Devices 1 1 0 1 0 3
378 X-Ray or Gamma Ray Systems or Devices 0 0 1 2 0 3
422 Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing 1 0 0 1 1 3
436 Chemistry: Analytical and Immunological Testing 1 0 0 0 2 3
442 Fabric (Woven, Knitted, or Nonwoven Textile or Cloth, Etc.) 1 2 0 0 0 3
492 Roll or Roller 1 0 0 2 0 3
602 Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage 0 1 1 1 0 3
623 Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, or Aids and Accessories Therefor 0 0 2 0 1 3
717 DP: Software Development, Installation, and Management (Data Processing) 1 0 0 1 1 3
016 Miscellaneous Hardware 0 0 2 0 0 2
030 Cutlery 0 1 0 0 1 2
047 Plant Husbandry 0 0 0 1 1 2
053 Package Making 0 1 0 1 0 2
083 Cutting 0 0 0 0 2 2
095 Gas Separation: Processes 0 1 1 0 0 2
101 Printing 0 1 1 0 0 2
102 Ammunition and Explosives 0 0 2 0 0 2
125 Stone Working 0 0 1 0 1 2
126 Stoves and Furnaces 0 2 0 0 0 2
138 Pipes and Tubular Conduits 0 2 0 0 0 2
148 Metal Treatment 0 1 0 1 0 2
165 Heat Exchange 0 0 1 1 0 2
187 Elevator, Industrial Lift Truck, or Stationary Lift for Vehicle 0 0 2 0 0 2
211 Supports: Racks 1 0 0 1 0 2
224 Package and Article Carriers 0 0 0 2 0 2
228 Metal Fusion Bonding 0 0 0 1 1 2
244 Aeronautics 0 0 1 0 1 2
248 Supports (e.g., for holding articles, etc.) 1 1 0 0 0 2
252 Compositions 0 0 0 2 0 2
254 Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force 0 0 1 1 0 2
294 Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements 0 0 1 1 0 2
362 Illumination 0 0 1 0 1 2
367 Communications, Electrical: Acoustic Wave Systems and Devices 0 1 1 0 0 2
372 Coherent Light Generators 1 0 0 0 1 2
374 Thermal Measuring and Testing 0 1 0 1 0 2
404 Road Structure, Process, or Apparatus 0 0 1 1 0 2
408 Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool 0 1 0 1 0 2
423 Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds 0 0 0 1 1 2
426 Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and Products 0 0 0 1 1 2
429 Chemistry: Electrical Current Producing Apparatus, Product, and Process 0 1 0 1 0 2
432 Heating 1 0 0 0 1 2
433 Dentistry 1 0 0 1 0 2
450 Foundation Garments 0 0 1 1 0 2
460 Crop Threshing or Separating 0 1 0 0 1 2
510 Cleaning Compositions for Solid Surfaces, Auxiliary Compositions Therefor, or Processes of Preparing the Compositions 0 0 1 1 0 2
530 Chemistry: Natural Resins or Derivatives; Peptides or Proteins; Lignins or Reaction Products Thereof 1 0 1 0 0 2
532 Organic Compounds (includes Classes 532-570) 0 0 0 1 1 2
014 Bridges 0 0 1 0 0 1
037 Excavating 0 1 0 0 0 1
056 Harvesters 0 1 0 0 0 1
060 Power Plants 0 0 1 0 0 1
099 Foods and Beverages: Apparatus 0 1 0 0 0 1
106 Compositions: Coating or Plastic 0 0 0 0 1 1
108 Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces 0 1 0 0 0 1
116 Signals and Indicators 0 1 0 0 0 1
117 Single-Crystal, Oriented-Crystal, and Epitaxy Growth Processes; Non-Coating Apparatus Therefor 0 0 0 1 0 1
132 Toilet 0 0 0 1 0 1
136 Batteries: Thermoelectric and Photoelectric 0 0 0 0 1 1
141 Fluent Material Handling, with Receiver or Receiver Coacting Means 0 0 0 1 0 1
160 Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel 0 0 1 0 0 1
188 Brakes 0 0 0 1 0 1
191 Electricity: Transmission To Vehicles 1 0 0 0 0 1
210 Liquid Purification or Separation 0 0 1 0 0 1
215 Bottles and Jars 0 0 0 0 1 1
221 Article Dispensing 0 1 0 0 0 1
223 Apparel Apparatus 0 0 1 0 0 1
227 Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus 0 0 1 0 0 1
242 Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding 0 0 1 0 0 1
266 Metallurgical Apparatus 1 0 0 0 0 1
267 Spring Devices 0 0 1 0 0 1
269 Work Holders 0 0 1 0 0 1
285 Pipe Joints or Couplings 0 0 0 0 1 1
292 Closure Fasteners 0 0 0 1 0 1
296 Land Vehicles: Bodies and Tops 0 0 0 0 1 1
307 Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems 0 1 0 0 0 1
337 Electricity: Electrothermally or Thermally Actuated Switches 1 0 0 0 0 1
338 Electrical Resistors 0 1 0 0 0 1
351 Optics: Eye Examining, Vision Testing and Correcting 0 0 0 1 0 1
363 Electric Power Conversion Systems 0 0 1 0 0 1
366 Agitating (e.g., of articles and materials) 0 0 0 1 0 1
377 Electrical Pulse Counters, Pulse Dividers, or Shift Registers: Circuits and Systems 0 1 0 0 0 1
383 Flexible Bags 0 0 0 1 0 1
385 Optical Waveguides 0 1 0 0 0 1
401 Coating Implements with Material Supply 0 1 0 0 0 1
403 Joints and Connections 0 0 0 0 1 1
405 Hydraulic and Earth Engineering 0 0 0 1 0 1
414 Material or Article Handling 1 0 0 0 0 1
415 Rotary Kinetic Fluid Motors or Pumps 1 0 0 0 0 1
416 Fluid Reaction Surfaces (i.e., Impellers) 0 0 1 0 0 1
418 Rotary Expansible Chamber Devices 0 0 1 0 0 1
431 Combustion 0 0 1 0 0 1
434 Education and Demonstration 1 0 0 0 0 1
440 Marine Propulsion 1 0 0 0 0 1
454 Ventilation 1 0 0 0 0 1
455 Telecommunications 0 0 0 1 0 1
472 Amusement Devices 0 0 1 0 0 1
474 Endless Belt Power Transmission Systems or Components 0 0 0 1 0 1
475 Planetary Gear Transmission Systems or Components 0 1 0 0 0 1
493 Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web 0 1 0 0 0 1
704 DP: Speech Signal Processing, Linguistics, Language Translation, and Audio Compression/Decompression (Data Processing) 0 0 0 1 0 1
705 DP: Financial, Business Practice, Management, or Cost/Price Determination (Data Processing) 0 0 0 1 0 1
715 DP: Presentation Processing of Document (Data Processing) 0 1 0 0 0 1
ALL ALL CLASSES 323 340 377 453 487 1980


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