U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE Information Products Division Technology Assessment and Forecast (TAF) Branch |
Class | Class Title | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | Total |
435 | Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
602 | Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
532 | Organic Compounds (includes Classes 532-570) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
210 | Liquid Purification or Separation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
251 | Valves and Valve Actuation | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
380 | Cryptography | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
422 | Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
424 | Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions (includes Class 514) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
436 | Chemistry: Analytical and Immunological Testing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
601 | Surgery: Kinesitherapy | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
ALL | ALL CLASSES | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
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