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

CZECH REPUBLIC

(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
424 Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions (includes Class 514) 1 2 0 4 4 11
057 Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining 1 4 1 1 0 7
435 Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology 0 0 0 3 2 5
123 Internal-Combustion Engines 0 1 2 0 0 3
362 Illumination 0 1 1 0 1 3
425 Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus 0 0 0 0 3 3
019 Textiles: Fiber Preparation 0 1 0 1 0 2
198 Conveyors: Power-Driven 0 0 1 1 0 2
210 Liquid Purification or Separation 0 0 1 1 0 2
264 Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes 0 0 1 1 0 2
318 Electricity: Motive Power Systems 0 0 1 0 1 2
327 Miscellaneous Active Electrical Nonlinear Devices, Circuits, and Systems 0 0 0 2 0 2
359 Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements 0 0 1 1 0 2
008 Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical Modification of Textiles and Fibers 0 0 0 0 1 1
015 Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning 0 0 1 0 0 1
049 Movable or Removable Closures 0 0 0 0 1 1
052 Static Structures (e.g., Buildings) 0 0 0 0 1 1
070 Locks 0 0 0 1 0 1
084 Music 0 0 0 0 1 1
137 Fluid Handling 0 0 0 1 0 1
139 Textiles: Weaving 0 0 0 0 1 1
169 Fire Extinguishers 1 0 0 0 0 1
211 Supports: Racks 0 1 0 0 0 1
242 Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding 0 1 0 0 0 1
246 Railway Switches and Signals 0 1 0 0 0 1
257 Active Solid-State Devices (e.g., Transistors, Solid-State Diodes) 0 0 0 0 1 1
271 Sheet Feeding or Delivering 0 0 0 1 0 1
280 Land Vehicles 1 0 0 0 0 1
307 Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems 0 0 0 0 1 1
313 Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices 0 0 1 0 0 1
323 Electricity: Power Supply or Regulation Systems 0 0 0 1 0 1
356 Optics: Measuring and Testing 0 1 0 0 0 1
363 Electric Power Conversion Systems 0 0 0 1 0 1
408 Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool 0 0 0 1 0 1
415 Rotary Kinetic Fluid Motors or Pumps 0 0 0 0 1 1
417 Pumps 0 0 0 0 1 1
418 Rotary Expansible Chamber Devices 0 0 0 0 1 1
422 Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing 0 0 0 0 1 1
428 Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles 0 0 1 0 0 1
520 Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers (includes Classes 520-528) 0 0 0 1 0 1
530 Chemistry: Natural Resins or Derivatives; Peptides or Proteins; Lignins or Reaction Products Thereof 0 0 0 1 0 1
532 Organic Compounds (includes Classes 532-570) 0 0 1 0 0 1
604 Surgery (Medicators and Receptors) 0 0 0 0 1 1
606 Surgery (instruments) 0 1 0 0 0 1
607 Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application 1 0 0 0 0 1
623 Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, or Aids and Accessories Therefor 0 0 0 1 0 1
ALL ALL CLASSES 5 14 13 24 23 79



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