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

KUWAIT

(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 1 0 1 1 3
439 Electrical Connectors 0 0 0 1 2 3
114 Ships 0 0 1 1 0 2
210 Liquid Purification or Separation 0 0 0 1 1 2
604 Surgery (Medicators and Receptors) 0 0 0 2 0 2
040 Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting 0 0 0 0 1 1
052 Static Structures (e.g., Buildings) 0 0 0 1 0 1
152 Resilient Tires and Wheels 0 0 0 0 1 1
220 Receptacles 1 0 0 0 0 1
244 Aeronautics 0 0 0 1 0 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
355 Photocopying 1 0 0 0 0 1
380 Cryptography 0 1 0 0 0 1
417 Pumps 0 0 0 0 1 1
472 Amusement Devices 0 0 0 1 0 1
ALL ALL CLASSES 2 2 1 10 8 23



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Last Modified: April 30, 2001