U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
Information Products Division
Technology Assessment and Forecast (TAF) Branch

Patenting By Geographic Region (State and Country), Breakout By Technology Class
Count of 1996 - 2000 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')
 
Class Class Title 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 Total
438 Semiconductor Device Manufacturing: Process 19 26 33 38 61 177
257 Active Solid-State Devices (e.g., Transistors, Solid-State Diodes) 28 22 29 38 43 160
365 Static Information Storage and Retrieval 13 15 23 23 26 100
327 Miscellaneous Active Electrical Nonlinear Devices, Circuits, and Systems 7 11 16 15 20 69
714 Error Detection/Correction and Fault Detection/Recovery 7 7 15 13 12 54
326 Electronic Digital Logic Circuitry 8 14 9 7 10 48
430 Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or Product Thereof 6 2 6 10 16 40
324 Electricity: Measuring and Testing 13 7 6 6 6 38
711 Memory (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 3 5 10 6 5 29
716 DP: Design and Analysis of Circuit or Semiconductor Mask (Data Processing) 5 2 12 2 8 29
424 Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions (includes Class 514) 6 5 4 9 2 26
361 Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices 2 4 7 3 7 23
451 Abrading 2 2 7 9 3 23
712 Processing Architectures and Instruction Processing, e.g., Processors (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 0 11 6 3 1 21
280 Land Vehicles 4 3 1 4 8 20
331 Oscillators 7 6 5 0 1 19
435 Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology 6 3 3 4 3 19
710 Input/Output (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 1 2 6 4 5 18
428 Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles 2 4 4 3 3 16
005 Beds 2 5 1 4 1 13
340 Communications: Electrical 6 3 1 2 1 13
345 Computer Graphics Processing, Operator Interface Processing, and Selective Visual Display Systems 2 3 3 2 3 13
713 Support (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 3 5 1 2 2 13
708 Arithmetic Processing and Calculating (Electrical Computers) 4 1 4 2 1 12
250 Radiant Energy 3 2 5 1 0 11
313 Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices 0 4 4 2 1 11
323 Electricity: Power Supply or Regulation Systems 1 3 1 2 4 11
002 Apparel 0 3 1 5 1 10
029 Metal Working 3 0 2 5 0 10
128 Surgery (includes Class 600) 2 2 0 3 3 10
156 Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture 1 2 2 2 3 10
341 Coded Data Generation or Conversion 1 2 3 4 0 10
606 Surgery (instruments) 0 3 3 4 0 10
073 Measuring and Testing 3 2 2 2 0 9
089 Ordnance 2 3 2 0 2 9
347 Incremental Printing of Symbolic Information 3 1 5 0 0 9
356 Optics: Measuring and Testing 2 1 2 3 1 9
216 Etching a Substrate: Processes 2 2 0 0 4 8
360 Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval 2 1 2 1 2 8
375 Pulse or Digital Communications 1 1 1 2 3 8
473 Games Using Tangible Projectile 3 2 1 2 0 8
707 DP: Database and File Management, Data Structures, Or Document Processing (Data Processing) 0 1 2 3 2 8
033 Geometrical Instruments 2 1 2 2 0 7
036 Boots, Shoes, and Leggings 0 0 2 2 3 7
043 Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying 0 2 0 2 3 7
052 Static Structures (e.g., Buildings) 0 1 4 1 1 7
134 Cleaning and Liquid Contact with Solids 0 0 2 4 1 7
219 Electric Heating 3 1 0 2 1 7
297 Chairs and Seats 3 2 0 1 1 7
359 Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements 3 2 1 0 1 7
445 Electric Lamp or Space Discharge Component or Device Manufacturing 0 7 0 0 0 7
520 Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers (includes Classes 520-528) 4 1 1 1 0 7
703 DP: Structural Design, Modeling, Simulation, and Emulation (Data Processing) 1 1 3 1 1 7
015 Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning 1 1 2 1 1 6
026 Textiles: Cloth Finishing 0 0 0 3 3 6
204 Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy 1 2 1 1 1 6
220 Receptacles 2 0 1 2 1 6
300 Brush, Broom, and Mop Making 1 2 2 1 0 6
427 Coating Processes 0 1 1 1 3 6
482 Exercise Devices 0 1 3 0 2 6
702 DP: Measuring, Calibrating, or Testing (Data Processing) 0 1 1 2 2 6
084 Music 0 0 1 2 2 5
126 Stoves and Furnaces 2 1 0 2 0 5
137 Fluid Handling 1 0 0 2 2 5
174 Electricity: Conductors and Insulators 3 1 1 0 0 5
182 Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold 1 1 0 2 1 5
283 Printed Matter 0 1 2 1 1 5
363 Electric Power Conversion Systems 1 3 0 0 1 5
382 Image Analysis 0 0 1 1 3 5
700 DP: Generic Control Systems or Specific Applications (Data Processing) 2 0 1 1 1 5
706 DP: Artificial Intelligence (Data Processing) 0 2 3 0 0 5
034 Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact with Solids 0 1 0 1 2 4
095 Gas Separation: Processes 1 1 0 1 1 4
102 Ammunition and Explosives 1 1 0 0 2 4
114 Ships 0 1 0 1 2 4
206 Special Receptacle or Package 2 1 0 0 1 4
222 Dispensing (apparatus and process) 1 0 1 2 0 4
251 Valves and Valve Actuation 0 0 3 0 1 4
264 Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes 1 0 0 2 1 4
330 Amplifiers 0 0 2 0 2 4
370 Multiplex Communications 0 0 0 0 4 4
433 Dentistry 2 1 1 0 0 4
439 Electrical Connectors 0 1 1 1 1 4
442 Fabric (Woven, Knitted, or Nonwoven Textile or Cloth, Etc.) 1 0 1 2 0 4
604 Surgery (Medicators and Receptors) 1 0 2 0 1 4
024 Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, Etc. 1 0 1 1 0 3
083 Cutting 2 0 0 1 0 3
119 Animal Husbandry 0 0 2 0 1 3
144 Woodworking 0 0 1 2 0 3
205 Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the Compositions 0 1 0 0 2 3
277 Seal for a Joint or Juncture 0 1 1 1 0 3
294 Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements 1 1 0 0 1 3
303 Fluid-Pressure and Analogous Brake Systems 0 0 0 2 1 3
307 Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems 1 1 0 1 0 3
411 Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-Deformed, or Locked-Threaded Fastener 0 0 1 1 1 3
416 Fluid Reaction Surfaces (i.e., Impellers) 2 0 0 0 1 3
434 Education and Demonstration 2 0 1 0 0 3
532 Organic Compounds (includes Classes 532-570) 2 1 0 0 0 3
601 Surgery: Kinesitherapy 0 3 0 0 0 3
623 Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, or Aids and Accessories Therefor 1 0 0 0 2 3
701 DP: Vehicles, Navigation, and Relative Location (Data Processing) 0 0 0 0 3 3
016 Miscellaneous Hardware 0 0 0 0 2 2
030 Cutlery 0 1 0 1 0 2
037 Excavating 0 1 0 1 0 2
101 Printing 0 0 0 1 1 2
124 Mechanical Guns and Projectors 0 0 0 1 1 2
138 Pipes and Tubular Conduits 0 0 0 2 0 2
164 Metal Founding 0 0 0 1 1 2
187 Elevator, Industrial Lift Truck, or Stationary Lift for Vehicle 0 0 0 0 2 2
192 Clutches and Power-Stop Control 2 0 0 0 0 2
210 Liquid Purification or Separation 0 1 0 0 1 2
239 Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing 0 0 0 1 1 2
242 Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding 1 0 0 0 1 2
248 Supports (e.g., for holding articles, etc.) 0 0 1 1 0 2
267 Spring Devices 1 0 0 0 1 2
310 Electrical Generator or Motor Structure 0 0 1 1 0 2
336 Inductor Devices 0 0 0 0 2 2
342 Communications: Directive Radio Wave Systems and Devices (e.g., Radar, Radio Navigation) 0 2 0 0 0 2
355 Photocopying 0 1 1 0 0 2
362 Illumination 0 1 0 0 1 2
367 Communications, Electrical: Acoustic Wave Systems and Devices 0 0 0 1 1 2
368 Horology: Time Measuring Systems or Devices 0 0 1 1 0 2
404 Road Structure, Process, or Apparatus 1 0 0 0 1 2
425 Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus 0 0 0 1 1 2
431 Combustion 1 0 0 0 1 2
432 Heating 1 0 1 0 0 2
436 Chemistry: Analytical and Immunological Testing 0 1 1 0 0 2
530 Chemistry: Natural Resins or Derivatives; Peptides or Proteins; Lignins or Reaction Products Thereof 0 0 1 0 1 2
602 Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage 0 0 0 1 1 2
014 Bridges 0 0 0 0 1 1
040 Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting 0 1 0 0 0 1
053 Package Making 0 0 0 1 0 1
056 Harvesters 0 0 0 1 0 1
060 Power Plants 0 0 0 0 1 1
062 Refrigeration 0 0 0 0 1 1
070 Locks 0 1 0 0 0 1
081 Tools 0 0 0 1 0 1
099 Foods and Beverages: Apparatus 0 0 0 1 0 1
100 Presses 1 0 0 0 0 1
108 Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces 0 0 0 1 0 1
116 Signals and Indicators 0 0 0 1 0 1
123 Internal-Combustion Engines 0 1 0 0 0 1
125 Stone Working 0 0 0 0 1 1
132 Toilet 0 1 0 0 0 1
148 Metal Treatment 0 0 0 1 0 1
157 Wheelwright Machines 1 0 0 0 0 1
160 Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel 0 0 0 0 1 1
165 Heat Exchange 0 0 0 0 1 1
166 Wells (shafts or deep borings in the earth, e.g., for oil and gas) 1 0 0 0 0 1
169 Fire Extinguishers 0 1 0 0 0 1
180 Motor Vehicles 1 0 0 0 0 1
184 Lubrication 0 1 0 0 0 1
191 Electricity: Transmission To Vehicles 0 0 1 0 0 1
211 Supports: Racks 0 0 1 0 0 1
221 Article Dispensing 0 0 0 1 0 1
223 Apparel Apparatus 0 0 0 0 1 1
224 Package and Article Carriers 0 1 0 0 0 1
227 Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus 0 0 0 0 1 1
244 Aeronautics 0 0 0 0 1 1
254 Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force 0 0 0 0 1 1
256 Fences 0 1 0 0 0 1
266 Metallurgical Apparatus 0 0 1 0 0 1
269 Work Holders 0 0 0 0 1 1
273 Amusement Devices: Games 1 0 0 0 0 1
281 Books, Strips, and Leaves 0 1 0 0 0 1
289 Knots and Knot Tying 0 1 0 0 0 1
292 Closure Fasteners 1 0 0 0 0 1
312 Supports: Cabinet Structure 0 1 0 0 0 1
315 Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices: Systems 0 0 0 0 1 1
318 Electricity: Motive Power Systems 0 1 0 0 0 1
333 Wave Transmission Lines and Networks 0 0 0 0 1 1
337 Electricity: Electrothermally or Thermally Actuated Switches 0 0 1 0 0 1
338 Electrical Resistors 0 0 0 1 0 1
343 Communications: Radio Wave Antennas 0 1 0 0 0 1
349 Liquid Crystal Cells, Elements and Systems 1 0 0 0 0 1
358 Facsimile and Static Presentation Processing 0 1 0 0 0 1
372 Coherent Light Generators 0 0 1 0 0 1
374 Thermal Measuring and Testing 0 0 0 1 0 1
377 Electrical Pulse Counters, Pulse Dividers, or Shift Registers: Circuits and Systems 0 0 0 1 0 1
378 X-Ray or Gamma Ray Systems or Devices 0 0 0 0 1 1
379 Telephonic Communications 0 1 0 0 0 1
385 Optical Waveguides 0 0 0 1 0 1
401 Coating Implements with Material Supply 0 0 0 1 0 1
408 Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool 0 0 0 1 0 1
414 Material or Article Handling 0 0 1 0 0 1
415 Rotary Kinetic Fluid Motors or Pumps 0 0 1 0 0 1
417 Pumps 0 0 0 1 0 1
418 Rotary Expansible Chamber Devices 0 0 0 0 1 1
422 Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing 0 0 1 0 0 1
429 Chemistry: Electrical Current Producing Apparatus, Product, and Process 0 0 0 1 0 1
440 Marine Propulsion 0 0 1 0 0 1
446 Amusement Devices: Toys 1 0 0 0 0 1
449 Bee Culture (propagating, raising, caring for bees) 1 0 0 0 0 1
450 Foundation Garments 0 0 0 0 1 1
454 Ventilation 0 0 1 0 0 1
460 Crop Threshing or Separating 0 0 0 1 0 1
472 Amusement Devices 0 0 0 0 1 1
475 Planetary Gear Transmission Systems or Components 0 0 0 1 0 1
492 Roll or Roller 0 0 1 0 0 1
493 Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web 0 0 0 1 0 1
510 Cleaning Compositions for Solid Surfaces, Auxiliary Compositions Therefor, or Processes of Preparing the Compositions 0 0 0 0 1 1
709 Multiple Computer or Process Coordinating (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 0 0 1 0 0 1
717 DP: Software Development, Installation, and Management (Data Processing) 0 0 1 0 0 1
ALL ALL CLASSES 254 276 323 340 378 1571



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