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

CHILE

(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) 0 0 4 1 0 5
423 Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds 0 1 1 2 0 4
251 Valves and Valve Actuation 0 0 2 0 1 3
068 Textiles: Fluid Treating Apparatus 0 0 0 0 2 2
071 Chemistry: Fertilizers 0 1 0 1 0 2
075 Specialized Metallurgical Processes, Compositions for Use Therein, Consolidated Metal Powder Compositions, and Loose Metal Particulate Mixtures 1 0 1 0 0 2
209 Classifying, Separating, and Assorting Solids 1 0 0 1 0 2
211 Supports: Racks 0 1 1 0 0 2
280 Land Vehicles 0 1 0 1 0 2
345 Computer Graphics Processing, Operator Interface Processing, and Selective Visual Display Systems 0 0 1 0 1 2
520 Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers (includes Classes 520-528) 0 0 0 0 2 2
008 Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical Modification of Textiles and Fibers 0 0 0 1 0 1
034 Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact with Solids 0 0 0 0 1 1
047 Plant Husbandry 0 0 0 1 0 1
052 Static Structures (e.g., Buildings) 0 0 0 0 1 1
081 Tools 0 0 0 0 1 1
089 Ordnance 0 0 1 0 0 1
099 Foods and Beverages: Apparatus 0 0 1 0 0 1
137 Fluid Handling 1 0 0 0 0 1
205 Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the Compositions 0 1 0 0 0 1
210 Liquid Purification or Separation 0 0 0 1 0 1
244 Aeronautics 0 0 0 0 1 1
252 Compositions 0 0 0 0 1 1
264 Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes 0 0 0 0 1 1
285 Pipe Joints or Couplings 0 0 0 1 0 1
324 Electricity: Measuring and Testing 0 0 0 0 1 1
358 Facsimile and Static Presentation Processing 0 0 0 1 0 1
396 Photography 0 0 0 1 0 1
406 Conveyors: Fluid Current 0 0 1 0 0 1
417 Pumps 1 0 0 0 0 1
426 Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and Products 0 0 0 0 1 1
435 Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology 0 0 1 0 0 1
504 Plant Protecting and Regulating Compositions 0 0 1 0 0 1
606 Surgery (instruments) 0 0 1 0 0 1
713 Support (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 0 0 0 0 1 1
ALL ALL CLASSES 4 5 16 12 15 52



TAF Contacts

Questions regarding these reports should be directed to:

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Information Products Division - TAF Branch
PK3- Suite 441
Washington, DC 20231

tel: (703) 306-2600
FAX: (703) 306-2737
email: oeip@uspto.gov

address of TAF Internet pages : http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/ac/ido/oeip/taf/tafp.html
ftp download of TAF reports from : ftp.uspto.gov/pub/taf/

[Top] [Regional Listing] [TAF Home Page] [USPTO Home Page]

Last Modified: April 30, 2001