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

SLOVENIA

(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) 1 3 0 2 1 7
532 Organic Compounds (includes Classes 532-570) 1 0 2 0 3 6
435 Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology 0 3 1 0 1 5
310 Electrical Generator or Motor Structure 0 3 0 1 0 4
241 Solid Material Comminution or Disintegration 0 1 1 1 0 3
324 Electricity: Measuring and Testing 0 0 0 2 1 3
340 Communications: Electrical 0 0 1 1 1 3
052 Static Structures (e.g., Buildings) 0 0 0 0 2 2
101 Printing 0 1 0 1 0 2
122 Liquid Heaters and Vaporizers 1 0 0 0 1 2
210 Liquid Purification or Separation 0 0 1 1 0 2
257 Active Solid-State Devices (e.g., Transistors, Solid-State Diodes) 1 0 0 0 1 2
409 Gear Cutting, Milling, or Planing 0 0 0 0 2 2
606 Surgery (instruments) 1 0 1 0 0 2
004 Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons 0 0 0 0 1 1
029 Metal Working 0 0 0 1 0 1
072 Metal Deforming 0 1 0 0 0 1
092 Expansible Chamber Devices 0 0 0 0 1 1
128 Surgery (includes Class 600) 0 1 0 0 0 1
137 Fluid Handling 0 1 0 0 0 1
139 Textiles: Weaving 0 1 0 0 0 1
144 Woodworking 0 0 0 1 0 1
148 Metal Treatment 0 0 0 0 1 1
150 Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers 0 0 0 1 0 1
152 Resilient Tires and Wheels 1 0 0 0 0 1
182 Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold 0 0 1 0 0 1
205 Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the Compositions 0 0 0 0 1 1
215 Bottles and Jars 0 0 0 0 1 1
219 Electric Heating 0 0 1 0 0 1
239 Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing 0 0 0 1 0 1
277 Seal for a Joint or Juncture 1 0 0 0 0 1
280 Land Vehicles 0 0 0 1 0 1
285 Pipe Joints or Couplings 0 0 0 0 1 1
307 Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems 0 1 0 0 0 1
315 Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices: Systems 0 0 1 0 0 1
366 Agitating (e.g., of articles and materials) 0 0 0 1 0 1
428 Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles 0 0 0 1 0 1
439 Electrical Connectors 0 0 0 0 1 1
530 Chemistry: Natural Resins or Derivatives; Peptides or Proteins; Lignins or Reaction Products Thereof 0 1 0 0 0 1
604 Surgery (Medicators and Receptors) 0 1 0 0 0 1
709 Multiple Computer or Process Coordinating (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 0 0 0 0 1 1
ALL ALL CLASSES 7 18 10 16 21 72



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