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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 2011 - 2015 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

HAWAII

( 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 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total
128 Surgery (includes Class 600) 2 5 7 8 7 29
424 Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions (includes Class 514) 5 7 5 4 5 26
435 Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology 3 6 5 5 4 23
382 Image Analysis 5 4 7 3 2 21
709 Multicomputer Data Transferring (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 4 3 5 6 0 18
705 DP: Financial, Business Practice, Management, or Cost/Price Determination (Data Processing) 1 3 4 5 2 15
463 Amusement Devices: Games 2 1 8 1 2 14
455 Telecommunications 3 2 3 2 3 13
370 Multiplex Communications 4 5 2 0 1 12
606 Surgery (instruments) 1 4 1 2 3 11
702 DP: Measuring, Calibrating, or Testing (Data Processing) 2 2 1 5 1 11
290 Prime-Mover Dynamo Plants 1 1 3 4 1 10
280 Land Vehicles 3 2 2 1 1 9
348 Television 0 1 1 2 5 9
340 Communications: Electrical 1 2 3 1 1 8
379 Telephonic Communications 1 0 2 4 1 8
030 Cutlery 1 2 0 1 3 7
052 Static Structures (e.g., Buildings) 1 3 3 0 0 7
224 Package and Article Carriers 1 0 1 1 4 7
235 Registers (e.g., cash registers, calculators, devices for counting movements of devices, etc.) 1 1 0 3 2 7
252 Compositions 3 2 1 1 0 7
257 Active Solid-State Devices (e.g., Transistors, Solid-State Diodes) 3 1 2 0 1 7
707 DP: Database and File Management or Data Structures (Data Processing) 1 2 0 3 1 7
726 Information Security 1 2 0 2 2 7
029 Metal Working 0 0 1 1 4 6
250 Radiant Energy 2 2 1 0 1 6
356 Optics: Measuring and Testing 1 2 1 2 0 6
532 Organic Compounds (includes Classes 532-570) 3 1 1 1 0 6
701 DP: Vehicles, Navigation, and Relative Location (Data Processing) 1 0 1 2 2 6
713 Support (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 1 0 2 2 1 6
715 DP: Presentation Processing of Document, Operator Interface Processing, and Screen Saver Display Processing (Data Processing) 1 0 1 0 4 6
244 Aeronautics and Astronautics 1 0 1 1 2 5
345 Computer Graphics Processing and Selective Visual Display Systems 0 0 0 3 2 5
438 Semiconductor Device Manufacturing: Process 2 1 2 0 0 5
440 Marine Propulsion 0 1 0 4 0 5
473 Games Using Tangible Projectile 0 1 2 2 0 5
482 Exercise Devices 1 1 0 1 2 5
607 Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application 0 2 1 0 2 5
623 Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, or Aids and Accessories Therefor 1 1 1 2 0 5
004 Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons 0 0 3 1 0 4
104 Railways 0 2 0 1 1 4
119 Animal Husbandry 1 1 0 1 1 4
307 Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems 0 0 3 1 0 4
310 Electrical Generator or Motor Structure 0 0 0 2 2 4
359 Optical: Systems and Elements 1 1 1 1 0 4
362 Illumination 0 0 0 2 2 4
375 Pulse or Digital Communications 0 1 1 1 1 4
405 Hydraulic and Earth Engineering 0 0 1 2 1 4
426 Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and Products 0 1 2 0 1 4
520 Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers (includes Classes 520-528) 1 1 0 1 1 4
604 Surgery (Medicators and Receptors) 0 2 0 0 2 4
706 DP: Artificial Intelligence (Data Processing) 0 0 2 1 1 4
033 Geometrical Instruments 2 0 1 0 0 3
042 Firearms 0 0 1 0 2 3
053 Package Making 0 1 0 2 0 3
060 Power Plants 1 0 0 1 1 3
114 Ships 1 0 0 1 1 3
137 Fluid Handling 1 1 0 0 1 3
188 Brakes 3 0 0 0 0 3
210 Liquid Purification or Separation 0 0 1 1 1 3
324 Electricity: Measuring and Testing 0 0 1 1 1 3
376 Induced Nuclear Reactions: Processes, Systems, and Elements 1 2 0 0 0 3
530 Chemistry: Natural Resins or Derivatives; Peptides or Proteins; Lignins or Reaction Products Thereof 0 0 1 1 1 3
602 Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage 0 1 1 1 0 3
704 DP: Speech Signal Processing, Linguistics, Language Translation, and Audio Compression/Decompression (Data Processing) 1 1 1 0 0 3
711 Memory (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 0 0 0 0 3 3
725 Interactive Video Distribution Systems 1 0 0 0 2 3
005 Beds 1 0 0 0 1 2
015 Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning 0 2 0 0 0 2
043 Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying 0 1 1 0 0 2
073 Measuring and Testing 0 0 0 0 2 2
084 Music 1 0 0 1 0 2
089 Ordnance 0 0 2 0 0 2
126 Stoves and Furnaces 1 0 1 0 0 2
132 Toilet 0 1 0 1 0 2
134 Cleaning and Liquid Contact with Solids 0 0 2 0 0 2
141 Fluent Material Handling, with Receiver or Receiver Coacting Means 2 0 0 0 0 2
165 Heat Exchange 0 0 2 0 0 2
193 Conveyors, Chutes, Skids, Guides, and Ways 0 0 0 1 1 2
201 Distillation: Processes, Thermolytic 0 1 1 0 0 2
204 Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy 1 0 0 1 0 2
229 Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes 0 0 0 2 0 2
239 Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing 0 0 1 0 1 2
297 Chairs and Seats 0 0 0 0 2 2
315 Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices: Systems 0 0 0 1 1 2
333 Wave Transmission Lines and Networks 2 0 0 0 0 2
335 Electricity: Magnetically Operated Switches, Magnets, and Electromagnets 0 2 0 0 0 2
349 Liquid Crystal Cells, Elements and Systems 2 0 0 0 0 2
351 Optics: Eye Examining, Vision Testing and Correcting 0 0 0 2 0 2
396 Photography 1 0 0 1 0 2
415 Rotary Kinetic Fluid Motors or Pumps 0 1 0 1 0 2
434 Education and Demonstration 0 0 0 0 2 2
441 Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices 0 0 0 1 1 2
452 Butchering 0 0 1 0 1 2
506 Combinatorial Chemistry Technology: Method, Library, Apparatus 0 0 0 0 2 2
700 DP: Generic Control Systems or Specific Applications (Data Processing) 0 0 1 0 1 2
710 Input/Output (Electrical Computers and Digital Data Processing Systems) 0 1 0 1 0 2
714 Error Detection/Correction and Fault Detection/Recovery 1 0 0 0 1 2
002 Apparel 0 0 0 0 1 1
016 Miscellaneous Hardware (e.g., Bushing, Carpet Fastener, Caster, Door Closer, Panel Hanger, Attachable or Adjunct Handle, Hinge, Window Sash Balance, Etc.) 0 0 0 0 1 1
024 Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, Etc. 0 0 0 1 0 1
027 Undertaking 0 0 0 1 0 1
036 Boots, Shoes, and Leggings 1 0 0 0 0 1
037 Excavating 0 0 1 0 0 1
040 Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting 0 0 0 1 0 1
062 Refrigeration 1 0 0 0 0 1
070 Locks 0 0 0 1 0 1
072 Metal Deforming 0 0 0 0 1 1
075 Specialized Metallurgical Processes, Compositions for Use Therein, Consolidated Metal Powder Compositions, and Loose Metal Particulate Mixtures 0 0 1 0 0 1
081 Tools 0 0 0 1 0 1
092 Expansible Chamber Devices 0 0 0 0 1 1
100 Presses 0 0 1 0 0 1
106 Compositions: Coating or Plastic 0 0 1 0 0 1
110 Furnaces 1 0 0 0 0 1
116 Signals and Indicators 0 0 0 1 0 1
118 Coating Apparatus 0 1 0 0 0 1
138 Pipes and Tubular Conduits 0 1 0 0 0 1
166 Wells (shafts or deep borings in the earth, e.g., for oil and gas) 1 0 0 0 0 1
172 Earth Working 0 0 0 1 0 1
181 Acoustics 0 0 0 0 1 1
206 Special Receptacle or Package 0 0 0 1 0 1
211 Supports: Racks 0 0 1 0 0 1
221 Article Dispensing 0 1 0 0 0 1
222 Dispensing (apparatus and process) 0 0 1 0 0 1
223 Apparel Apparatus 0 0 0 0 1 1
241 Solid Material Comminution or Disintegration 0 0 0 1 0 1
248 Supports (e.g., for holding articles, etc.) 1 0 0 0 0 1
264 Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes 0 0 0 1 0 1
269 Work Holders 0 0 0 1 0 1
273 Amusement Devices: Games 1 0 0 0 0 1
292 Closure Fasteners 0 0 0 0 1 1
294 Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements 0 0 1 0 0 1
296 Land Vehicles: Bodies and Tops 0 0 0 1 0 1
312 Supports: Cabinet Structure 0 0 0 0 1 1
330 Amplifiers 0 0 1 0 0 1
342 Communications: Directive Radio Wave Systems and Devices (e.g., Radar, Radio Navigation) 0 0 0 0 1 1
353 Optics: Image Projectors 0 1 0 0 0 1
361 Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices 0 0 0 1 0 1
380 Cryptography 0 0 1 0 0 1
381 Electrical Audio Signal Processing Systems and Devices 0 0 0 0 1 1
383 Flexible Bags 0 0 0 1 0 1
392 Electric Resistance Heating Devices 0 0 0 0 1 1
404 Road Structure, Process, or Apparatus 0 1 0 0 0 1
411 Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-Deformed, or Locked-Threaded Fastener 0 0 0 0 1 1
422 Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing 1 0 0 0 0 1
427 Coating Processes 1 0 0 0 0 1
428 Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles 0 0 1 0 0 1
429 Chemistry: Electrical Current Producing Apparatus, Product, and Process 0 0 0 1 0 1
439 Electrical Connectors 0 1 0 0 0 1
442 Fabric (Woven, Knitted, or Nonwoven Textile or Cloth, Etc.) 0 1 0 0 0 1
451 Abrading 0 1 0 0 0 1
502 Catalyst, Solid Sorbent, or Support Therefor: Product or Process of Making 0 0 1 0 0 1
508 Solid Anti-Friction Devices, Materials Therefor, Lubricant or Separant Compositions for Moving Solid Surfaces, and Miscellaneous Mineral Oil Compositions 1 0 0 0 0 1
510 Cleaning Compositions for Solid Surfaces, Auxiliary Compositions Therefor, or Processes of Preparing the Compositions 1 0 0 0 0 1
601 Surgery: Kinesitherapy 1 0 0 0 0 1
703 DP: Structural Design, Modeling, Simulation, and Emulation (Data Processing) 0 1 0 0 0 1
712 Processing Architectures and Instruction Processing, e.g., Processors (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 0 0 0 0 1 1
717 DP: Software Development, Installation, and Management (Data Processing) 0 0 1 0 0 1
718 Virtual Machine Task or Process Management or Task Management/Control (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 0 1 0 0 0 1
719 Interprogram Communication or Interprocess Communication (Ipc) (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 0 1 0 0 0 1
800 Multicellular Living Organisms and Unmodified Parts Thereof and Related Processes 0 0 0 1 0 1
ALL ALL CLASSES 101 108 125 136 127 597



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