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 1997 - 2001 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

IRELAND

(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 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Total
424 Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions (includes Class 514) 7 2 5 10 6 30
341 Coded Data Generation or Conversion 9 7 2 4 4 26
604 Surgery (Medicators and Receptors) 1 6 3 5 5 20
435 Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology 2 1 2 3 5 13
257 Active Solid-State Devices (e.g., Transistors, Solid-State Diodes) 5 3 0 1 3 12
439 Electrical Connectors 0 3 3 4 2 12
128 Surgery (includes Class 600) 4 2 3 1 1 11
222 Dispensing (apparatus and process) 1 3 3 3 1 11
327 Miscellaneous Active Electrical Nonlinear Devices, Circuits, and Systems 1 1 2 1 5 10
370 Multiplex Communications 0 1 2 3 4 10
623 Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, or Aids and Accessories Therefor 0 0 2 6 2 10
264 Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes 1 1 4 2 1 9
709 Multiple Computer or Process Coordinating (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 1 1 2 2 2 8
052 Static Structures (e.g., Buildings) 0 2 3 0 2 7
338 Electrical Resistors 0 1 1 0 5 7
455 Telecommunications 0 0 0 3 4 7
361 Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices 2 1 1 1 1 6
438 Semiconductor Device Manufacturing: Process 0 0 2 0 4 6
520 Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers (includes Classes 520-528) 1 0 2 1 2 6
073 Measuring and Testing 1 0 3 0 1 5
348 Television 0 2 2 0 1 5
359 Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements 0 1 0 1 3 5
360 Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval 0 0 2 1 2 5
362 Illumination 0 1 1 0 3 5
426 Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and Products 0 0 1 2 2 5
473 Games Using Tangible Projectile 2 0 0 2 1 5
532 Organic Compounds (includes Classes 532-570) 1 0 2 0 2 5
015 Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning 0 0 1 2 1 4
029 Metal Working 0 0 0 2 2 4
126 Stoves and Furnaces 1 2 1 0 0 4
220 Receptacles 0 2 0 1 1 4
280 Land Vehicles 1 0 0 1 2 4
323 Electricity: Power Supply or Regulation Systems 0 1 1 0 2 4
340 Communications: Electrical 1 0 1 2 0 4
345 Computer Graphics Processing, Operator Interface Processing, and Selective Visual Display Systems 0 0 1 1 2 4
363 Electric Power Conversion Systems 1 0 0 1 2 4
366 Agitating (e.g., of articles and materials) 1 0 1 1 1 4
606 Surgery (instruments) 0 2 1 0 1 4
703 DP: Structural Design, Modeling, Simulation, and Emulation (Data Processing) 0 1 1 0 2 4
710 Input/Output (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 1 1 0 0 2 4
713 Support (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 0 0 0 2 2 4
714 Error Detection/Correction and Fault Detection/Recovery 0 0 1 1 2 4
717 DP: Software Development, Installation, and Management (Data Processing) 1 0 0 0 3 4
005 Beds 0 0 0 2 1 3
062 Refrigeration 0 0 0 0 3 3
209 Classifying, Separating, and Assorting Solids 0 0 1 1 1 3
210 Liquid Purification or Separation 1 0 1 1 0 3
250 Radiant Energy 0 0 0 2 1 3
261 Gas and Liquid Contact Apparatus 1 2 0 0 0 3
356 Optics: Measuring and Testing 1 0 1 1 0 3
382 Image Analysis 1 0 0 1 1 3
385 Optical Waveguides 1 0 0 1 1 3
392 Electric Resistance Heating Devices 0 0 0 2 1 3
428 Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles 0 1 1 0 1 3
607 Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application 1 0 0 2 0 3
707 DP: Database and File Management, Data Structures, Or Document Processing (Data Processing) 0 0 0 1 2 3
711 Memory (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 1 0 0 0 2 3
004 Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons 0 0 0 2 0 2
030 Cutlery 0 0 2 0 0 2
034 Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact with Solids 0 1 1 0 0 2
051 Abrasive Tool Making Process, Material, or Composition 1 0 1 0 0 2
056 Harvesters 0 0 1 1 0 2
070 Locks 0 0 2 0 0 2
137 Fluid Handling 0 0 1 0 1 2
156 Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture 1 1 0 0 0 2
206 Special Receptacle or Package 0 0 0 1 1 2
211 Supports: Racks 1 0 1 0 0 2
219 Electric Heating 0 0 0 2 0 2
229 Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes 0 1 0 1 0 2
239 Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing 1 1 0 0 0 2
241 Solid Material Comminution or Disintegration 0 0 2 0 0 2
269 Work Holders 2 0 0 0 0 2
273 Amusement Devices: Games 0 0 1 0 1 2
281 Books, Strips, and Leaves 0 0 0 2 0 2
294 Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements 0 1 0 1 0 2
331 Oscillators 1 0 0 0 1 2
336 Inductor Devices 0 0 0 2 0 2
337 Electricity: Electrothermally or Thermally Actuated Switches 0 1 0 1 0 2
347 Incremental Printing of Symbolic Information 0 0 1 0 1 2
383 Flexible Bags 1 0 0 1 0 2
403 Joints and Connections 0 1 0 0 1 2
404 Road Structure, Process, or Apparatus 1 0 0 0 1 2
427 Coating Processes 0 1 1 0 0 2
452 Butchering 1 0 0 1 0 2
530 Chemistry: Natural Resins or Derivatives; Peptides or Proteins; Lignins or Reaction Products Thereof 0 1 0 1 0 2
700 DP: Generic Control Systems or Specific Applications (Data Processing) 1 0 0 1 0 2
704 DP: Speech Signal Processing, Linguistics, Language Translation, and Audio Compression/Decompression (Data Processing) 0 0 0 0 2 2
708 Arithmetic Processing and Calculating (Electrical Computers) 0 1 1 0 0 2
002 Apparel 0 0 0 0 1 1
008 Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical Modification of Textiles and Fibers 0 0 0 1 0 1
036 Boots, Shoes, and Leggings 0 0 0 0 1 1
040 Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting 0 1 0 0 0 1
047 Plant Husbandry 0 0 0 1 0 1
053 Package Making 0 0 1 0 0 1
054 Harness (for animals) 0 0 0 0 1 1
055 Gas Separation 0 0 0 1 0 1
060 Power Plants 0 0 0 1 0 1
084 Music 1 0 0 0 0 1
101 Printing 0 0 0 1 0 1
105 Railway Rolling Stock 0 0 0 0 1 1
106 Compositions: Coating or Plastic 1 0 0 0 0 1
119 Animal Husbandry 0 0 1 0 0 1
123 Internal-Combustion Engines 0 0 0 0 1 1
131 Tobacco 0 1 0 0 0 1
136 Batteries: Thermoelectric and Photoelectric 0 0 0 0 1 1
138 Pipes and Tubular Conduits 0 0 1 0 0 1
139 Textiles: Weaving 0 0 1 0 0 1
141 Fluent Material Handling, with Receiver or Receiver Coacting Means 0 0 0 1 0 1
169 Fire Extinguishers 1 0 0 0 0 1
174 Electricity: Conductors and Insulators 0 0 0 0 1 1
180 Motor Vehicles 0 0 0 0 1 1
187 Elevator, Industrial Lift Truck, or Stationary Lift for Vehicle 0 0 1 0 0 1
188 Brakes 0 0 0 0 1 1
194 Check-Actuated Control Mechanisms 0 1 0 0 0 1
200 Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers 0 1 0 0 0 1
205 Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the Compositions 1 0 0 0 0 1
215 Bottles and Jars 1 0 0 0 0 1
221 Article Dispensing 0 0 1 0 0 1
223 Apparel Apparatus 0 1 0 0 0 1
224 Package and Article Carriers 0 0 0 1 0 1
225 Severing by Tearing or Breaking 0 0 0 0 1 1
235 Registers (e.g., cash registers, calculators, devices for counting movements of devices, etc.) 0 0 0 1 0 1
237 Heating Systems 0 0 0 1 0 1
244 Aeronautics 1 0 0 0 0 1
248 Supports (e.g., for holding articles, etc.) 0 0 0 1 0 1
249 Static Molds 0 0 0 0 1 1
252 Compositions 0 0 0 1 0 1
279 Chucks or Sockets 0 0 0 1 0 1
289 Knots and Knot Tying 0 1 0 0 0 1
293 Vehicle Fenders 0 0 0 1 0 1
296 Land Vehicles: Bodies and Tops 0 0 0 0 1 1
297 Chairs and Seats 0 0 1 0 0 1
307 Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems 0 0 0 0 1 1
312 Supports: Cabinet Structure 0 0 0 1 0 1
315 Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices: Systems 0 1 0 0 0 1
318 Electricity: Motive Power Systems 0 0 0 0 1 1
324 Electricity: Measuring and Testing 1 0 0 0 0 1
335 Electricity: Magnetically Operated Switches, Magnets, and Electromagnets 1 0 0 0 0 1
365 Static Information Storage and Retrieval 0 0 0 0 1 1
368 Horology: Time Measuring Systems or Devices 0 0 0 1 0 1
369 Dynamic Information Storage or Retrieval 0 0 0 1 0 1
372 Coherent Light Generators 0 0 1 0 0 1
374 Thermal Measuring and Testing 0 0 0 0 1 1
375 Pulse or Digital Communications 0 0 0 1 0 1
379 Telephonic Communications 0 0 1 0 0 1
386 Television Signal Processing for Dynamic Recording or Reproducing 0 1 0 0 0 1
399 Electrophotography 0 1 0 0 0 1
405 Hydraulic and Earth Engineering 0 0 0 1 0 1
411 Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-Deformed, or Locked-Threaded Fastener 0 0 0 0 1 1
414 Material or Article Handling 0 1 0 0 0 1
415 Rotary Kinetic Fluid Motors or Pumps 0 0 0 1 0 1
422 Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing 0 0 0 1 0 1
425 Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus 0 0 0 0 1 1
429 Chemistry: Electrical Current Producing Apparatus, Product, and Process 0 0 1 0 0 1
431 Combustion 0 0 0 0 1 1
433 Dentistry 0 0 0 1 0 1
434 Education and Demonstration 0 0 0 0 1 1
441 Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices 0 1 0 0 0 1
450 Foundation Garments 0 0 1 0 0 1
451 Abrading 0 0 0 1 0 1
504 Plant Protecting and Regulating Compositions 0 1 0 0 0 1
701 DP: Vehicles, Navigation, and Relative Location (Data Processing) 0 0 1 0 0 1
702 DP: Measuring, Calibrating, or Testing (Data Processing) 1 0 0 0 0 1
705 DP: Financial, Business Practice, Management, or Cost/Price Determination (Data Processing) 0 0 1 0 0 1
712 Processing Architectures and Instruction Processing, e.g., Processors (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 0 0 0 0 1 1
800 Multicellular Living Organisms and Unmodified Parts Thereof and Related Processes 0 1 0 0 0 1
ALL ALL CLASSES 73 74 94 123 143 507



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