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U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
Patent Technology Monitoring Team (PTMT)

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

Count of 2008 - 2012 Utility Patent Grants
As Distributed 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

NEVADA

( patent origin is determined by the residence of the first-named inventor )
( technology class is determined by the primary classification assigned to a patent- see 'Explanation of Data' )
( some classes have been combined together under a single class identifier )

The following table displays technology classes and counts of utility patents classified in them; patents are distributed by year of patent grant.
Class Class Title 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
463 Amusement Devices: Games 129 112 216 227 315 999
273 Amusement Devices: Games 28 22 21 15 16 102
705 DP: Financial, Business Practice, Management, or Cost/Price Determination (Data Processing) 11 10 17 16 26 80
340 Communications: Electrical 10 5 11 8 18 52
709 Multicomputer Data Transferring (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 2 5 11 11 17 46
424 Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions (includes Class 514) 5 2 8 5 15 35
361 Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices 5 4 9 6 7 31
707 DP: Database and File Management or Data Structures (Data Processing) 3 6 5 5 11 30
726 Information Security 2 2 7 8 7 26
455 Telecommunications 4 2 2 5 12 25
482 Exercise Devices 1 2 2 11 7 23
073 Measuring and Testing 4 4 2 5 7 22
713 Support (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 0 2 6 7 7 22
052 Static Structures (e.g., Buildings) 2 5 3 1 10 21
128 Surgery (includes Class 600) 3 6 4 4 4 21
235 Registers (e.g., cash registers, calculators, devices for counting movements of devices, etc.) 6 2 4 7 2 21
174 Electricity: Conductors and Insulators 8 3 2 3 3 19
382 Image Analysis 2 4 4 4 5 19
250 Radiant Energy 3 2 3 4 6 18
362 Illumination 1 3 5 5 4 18
310 Electrical Generator or Motor Structure 3 2 2 3 7 17
348 Television 0 4 1 1 10 16
604 Surgery (Medicators and Receptors) 1 4 4 1 6 16
210 Liquid Purification or Separation 6 3 2 3 1 15
219 Electric Heating 4 0 4 3 4 15
280 Land Vehicles 2 2 3 2 6 15
206 Special Receptacle or Package 4 0 2 4 4 14
248 Supports (e.g., for holding articles, etc.) 0 5 2 2 5 14
702 DP: Measuring, Calibrating, or Testing (Data Processing) 3 1 5 3 2 14
084 Music 3 1 6 0 3 13
380 Cryptography 0 3 3 2 5 13
428 Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles 2 1 4 3 3 13
700 DP: Generic Control Systems or Specific Applications (Data Processing) 1 0 6 2 4 13
244 Aeronautics and Astronautics 2 2 3 3 2 12
342 Communications: Directive Radio Wave Systems and Devices (e.g., Radar, Radio Navigation) 5 1 1 3 2 12
607 Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application 1 2 2 3 4 12
257 Active Solid-State Devices (e.g., Transistors, Solid-State Diodes) 1 2 3 0 5 11
290 Prime-Mover Dynamo Plants 2 2 3 1 3 11
324 Electricity: Measuring and Testing 2 2 3 2 2 11
370 Multiplex Communications 1 3 2 2 3 11
429 Chemistry: Electrical Current Producing Apparatus, Product, and Process 2 3 2 1 3 11
606 Surgery (instruments) 1 3 2 3 2 11
715 DP: Presentation Processing of Document, Operator Interface Processing, and Screen Saver Display Processing (Data Processing) 1 4 2 2 2 11
208 Mineral Oils: Processes and Products 0 1 1 5 3 10
307 Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems 2 0 2 1 5 10
439 Electrical Connectors 1 1 1 3 4 10
002 Apparel 0 0 3 3 3 9
005 Beds 5 1 0 1 2 9
123 Internal-Combustion Engines 2 1 3 2 1 9
345 Computer Graphics Processing and Selective Visual Display Systems 2 1 2 0 4 9
359 Optical: Systems and Elements 3 0 2 1 3 9
473 Games Using Tangible Projectile 0 0 3 3 3 9
701 DP: Vehicles, Navigation, and Relative Location (Data Processing) 1 1 2 4 1 9
714 Error Detection/Correction and Fault Detection/Recovery 3 1 0 5 0 9
029 Metal Working 0 0 5 2 1 8
053 Package Making 0 0 2 2 4 8
375 Pulse or Digital Communications 1 2 3 1 1 8
381 Electrical Audio Signal Processing Systems and Devices 1 0 0 3 4 8
422 Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing 1 1 2 4 0 8
433 Dentistry 2 0 4 0 2 8
711 Memory (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 3 0 1 1 3 8
004 Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons 2 1 0 0 4 7
043 Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying 0 3 2 1 1 7
060 Power Plants 0 2 2 2 1 7
119 Animal Husbandry 1 0 1 3 2 7
156 Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture 1 2 0 3 1 7
435 Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology 2 0 3 1 1 7
703 DP: Structural Design, Modeling, Simulation, and Emulation (Data Processing) 0 1 1 2 3 7
710 Input/Output (Electrical Computers and Digital Data Processing Systems) 2 1 2 2 0 7
015 Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning 1 0 2 2 1 6
040 Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting 1 0 1 2 2 6
062 Refrigeration 1 1 1 2 1 6
106 Compositions: Coating or Plastic 1 1 2 0 2 6
211 Supports: Racks 0 0 2 4 0 6
297 Chairs and Seats 0 1 3 2 0 6
379 Telephonic Communications 1 0 2 0 3 6
033 Geometrical Instruments 1 1 1 0 2 5
081 Tools 2 0 2 1 0 5
137 Fluid Handling 1 1 1 1 1 5
141 Fluent Material Handling, with Receiver or Receiver Coacting Means 1 2 1 1 0 5
180 Motor Vehicles 0 0 1 2 2 5
222 Dispensing (apparatus and process) 1 1 1 0 2 5
251 Valves and Valve Actuation 0 0 1 2 2 5
294 Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements 0 0 3 2 0 5
343 Communications: Radio Wave Antennas 0 1 0 0 4 5
356 Optics: Measuring and Testing 0 2 2 1 0 5
363 Electric Power Conversion Systems 1 2 0 1 1 5
378 X-Ray or Gamma Ray Systems or Devices 2 1 1 1 0 5
405 Hydraulic and Earth Engineering 0 1 2 0 2 5
425 Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus 1 3 0 0 1 5
436 Chemistry: Analytical and Immunological Testing 1 1 1 1 1 5
438 Semiconductor Device Manufacturing: Process 0 1 2 0 2 5
706 DP: Artificial Intelligence (Data Processing) 0 0 1 3 1 5
717 DP: Software Development, Installation, and Management (Data Processing) 0 0 3 2 0 5
725 Interactive Video Distribution Systems 0 1 1 0 3 5
042 Firearms 0 0 1 1 2 4
070 Locks 0 0 2 1 1 4
075 Specialized Metallurgical Processes, Compositions for Use Therein, Consolidated Metal Powder Compositions, and Loose Metal Particulate Mixtures 0 1 1 1 1 4
108 Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces 1 1 0 0 2 4
134 Cleaning and Liquid Contact with Solids 0 2 1 1 0 4
204 Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy 0 0 2 0 2 4
224 Package and Article Carriers 0 1 0 1 2 4
254 Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force 1 1 0 0 2 4
264 Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes 0 1 0 0 3 4
292 Closure Fasteners 1 0 0 2 1 4
315 Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices: Systems 0 1 0 1 2 4
351 Optics: Eye Examining, Vision Testing and Correcting 1 1 1 1 0 4
385 Optical Waveguides 1 1 0 1 1 4
411 Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-Deformed, or Locked-Threaded Fastener 1 1 1 0 1 4
415 Rotary Kinetic Fluid Motors or Pumps 0 0 1 0 3 4
502 Catalyst, Solid Sorbent, or Support Therefor: Product or Process of Making 0 1 0 2 1 4
520 Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers (includes Classes 520-528) 1 0 1 1 1 4
532 Organic Compounds (includes Classes 532-570) 0 2 1 1 0 4
016 Miscellaneous Hardware (e.g., Bushing, Carpet Fastener, Caster, Door Closer, Panel Hanger, Attachable or Adjunct Handle, Hinge, Window Sash Balance, Etc.) 1 0 0 2 0 3
036 Boots, Shoes, and Leggings 0 0 1 0 2 3
044 Fuel and Related Compositions 1 0 1 0 1 3
099 Foods and Beverages: Apparatus 0 0 2 0 1 3
114 Ships 1 0 1 0 1 3
126 Stoves and Furnaces 0 0 1 1 1 3
132 Toilet 1 0 0 1 1 3
188 Brakes 2 1 0 0 0 3
194 Check-Actuated Control Mechanisms 0 0 1 0 2 3
220 Receptacles 0 1 2 0 0 3
225 Severing by Tearing or Breaking 0 2 1 0 0 3
239 Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing 2 0 0 0 1 3
252 Compositions 0 0 1 1 1 3
301 Land Vehicles: Wheels and Axles 2 0 0 0 1 3
347 Incremental Printing of Symbolic Information 2 0 1 0 0 3
372 Coherent Light Generators 0 2 0 1 0 3
401 Coating Implements with Material Supply 0 0 1 0 2 3
403 Joints and Connections 1 0 0 0 2 3
414 Material or Article Handling 1 0 0 0 2 3
423 Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds 1 0 2 0 0 3
426 Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and Products 0 0 0 2 1 3
427 Coating Processes 1 0 0 2 0 3
434 Education and Demonstration 1 1 0 0 1 3
510 Cleaning Compositions for Solid Surfaces, Auxiliary Compositions Therefor, or Processes of Preparing the Compositions 1 1 1 0 0 3
602 Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage 0 0 1 2 0 3
623 Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, or Aids and Accessories Therefor 0 0 1 1 1 3
030 Cutlery 0 1 0 1 0 2
034 Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact with Solids 1 0 0 1 0 2
047 Plant Husbandry 0 0 1 0 1 2
074 Machine Element or Mechanism 0 1 0 1 0 2
092 Expansible Chamber Devices 1 0 1 0 0 2
095 Gas Separation: Processes 0 0 1 1 0 2
102 Ammunition and Explosives 0 1 0 1 0 2
124 Mechanical Guns and Projectors 0 1 0 1 0 2
135 Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane 0 0 1 1 0 2
138 Pipes and Tubular Conduits 0 2 0 0 0 2
148 Metal Treatment 0 0 1 1 0 2
165 Heat Exchange 0 0 1 1 0 2
181 Acoustics 0 0 0 2 0 2
215 Bottles and Jars 0 0 1 0 1 2
221 Article Dispensing 1 1 0 0 0 2
296 Land Vehicles: Bodies and Tops 0 1 1 0 0 2
318 Electricity: Motive Power Systems 0 2 0 0 0 2
320 Electricity: Battery or Capacitor Charging or Discharging 0 0 0 0 2 2
323 Electricity: Power Supply or Regulation Systems 1 1 0 0 0 2
358 Facsimile and Static Presentation Processing 0 1 1 0 0 2
365 Static Information Storage and Retrieval 0 0 1 1 0 2
368 Horology: Time Measuring Systems or Devices 0 0 0 1 1 2
396 Photography 0 0 0 1 1 2
430 Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or Product Thereof 1 0 1 0 0 2
442 Fabric (Woven, Knitted, or Nonwoven Textile or Cloth, Etc.) 0 0 0 0 2 2
446 Amusement Devices: Toys 2 0 0 0 0 2
452 Butchering 1 0 0 0 1 2
454 Ventilation 1 1 0 0 0 2
585 Chemistry of Hydrocarbon Compounds 0 0 0 1 1 2
601 Surgery: Kinesitherapy 2 0 0 0 0 2
704 DP: Speech Signal Processing, Linguistics, Language Translation, and Audio Compression/Decompression (Data Processing) 0 0 0 2 0 2
708 Arithmetic Processing and Calculating (Electrical Computers) 0 0 0 1 1 2
800 Multicellular Living Organisms and Unmodified Parts Thereof and Related Processes 0 1 0 1 0 2
850 Scanning-Probe Techniques or Apparatus; Applications of Scanning-Probe Techniques, e.g., Scanning Probe Microscopy [Spm] 0 0 1 0 1 2
007 Compound Hand Tools 0 0 0 1 0 1
024 Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, Etc. 1 0 0 0 0 1
037 Excavating 0 1 0 0 0 1
048 Gas: Heating and Illuminating 0 0 1 0 0 1
049 Movable or Removable Closures 0 0 0 0 1 1
055 Gas Separation 1 0 0 0 0 1
063 Jewelry 0 1 0 0 0 1
071 Chemistry: Fertilizers 0 0 0 1 0 1
076 Metal Tools and Implements, Making 0 0 0 0 1 1
089 Ordnance 0 0 0 0 1 1
101 Printing 1 0 0 0 0 1
110 Furnaces 1 0 0 0 0 1
118 Coating Apparatus 0 0 0 1 0 1
140 Wireworking 1 0 0 0 0 1
144 Woodworking 1 0 0 0 0 1
149 Explosive and Thermic Compositions or Charges 0 0 0 0 1 1
152 Resilient Tires and Wheels 1 0 0 0 0 1
166 Wells (shafts or deep borings in the earth, e.g., for oil and gas) 0 0 1 0 0 1
169 Fire Extinguishers 0 0 0 0 1 1
186 Merchandising 0 0 0 1 0 1
192 Clutches and Power-Stop Control 0 1 0 0 0 1
200 Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers 0 0 0 1 0 1
202 Distillation: Apparatus 0 0 0 0 1 1
205 Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the Compositions 0 0 0 0 1 1
209 Classifying, Separating, and Assorting Solids 1 0 0 0 0 1
223 Apparel Apparatus 1 0 0 0 0 1
228 Metal Fusion Bonding 0 0 0 0 1 1
229 Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes 0 0 1 0 0 1
242 Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding 0 0 0 0 1 1
267 Spring Devices 0 0 0 1 0 1
269 Work Holders 0 1 0 0 0 1
283 Printed Matter 0 0 0 1 0 1
326 Electronic Digital Logic Circuitry 0 1 0 0 0 1
327 Miscellaneous Active Electrical Nonlinear Devices, Circuits, and Systems 0 0 0 1 0 1
330 Amplifiers 0 0 0 1 0 1
333 Wave Transmission Lines and Networks 0 0 0 1 0 1
336 Inductor Devices 0 0 0 1 0 1
341 Coded Data Generation or Conversion 0 0 0 0 1 1
349 Liquid Crystal Cells, Elements and Systems 0 0 0 0 1 1
360 Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval 0 0 0 1 0 1
366 Agitating (e.g., of articles and materials) 0 0 0 0 1 1
374 Thermal Measuring and Testing 0 0 0 0 1 1
398 Optical Communications 1 0 0 0 0 1
400 Typewriting Machines 1 0 0 0 0 1
404 Road Structure, Process, or Apparatus 1 0 0 0 0 1
410 Freight Accommodation On Freight Carrier 0 1 0 0 0 1
416 Fluid Reaction Surfaces (i.e., Impellers) 0 0 0 0 1 1
417 Pumps 0 0 0 0 1 1
419 Powder Metallurgy Processes 0 1 0 0 0 1
420 Alloys or Metallic Compositions 0 0 1 0 0 1
431 Combustion 0 0 0 1 0 1
451 Abrading 0 0 0 1 0 1
453 Coin Handling 0 0 0 0 1 1
472 Amusement Devices 0 0 0 1 0 1
475 Planetary Gear Transmission Systems or Components 0 0 0 0 1 1
492 Roll or Roller 0 0 1 0 0 1
516 Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents, Subcombinations Thereof, Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting 0 1 0 0 0 1
720 Dynamic Optical Information Storage or Retrieval 0 0 0 1 0 1
ALL ALL CLASSES 375 338 540 553 752 2558


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