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

VERMONT

(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
438 Semiconductor Device Manufacturing: Process 26 33 38 61 99 257
257 Active Solid-State Devices (e.g., Transistors, Solid-State Diodes) 22 29 38 43 43 175
365 Static Information Storage and Retrieval 15 23 23 26 23 110
327 Miscellaneous Active Electrical Nonlinear Devices, Circuits, and Systems 11 16 15 20 19 81
430 Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or Product Thereof 2 6 10 16 26 60
714 Error Detection/Correction and Fault Detection/Recovery 7 15 13 12 6 53
326 Electronic Digital Logic Circuitry 14 9 7 10 6 46
324 Electricity: Measuring and Testing 7 6 6 6 11 36
716 DP: Design and Analysis of Circuit or Semiconductor Mask (Data Processing) 2 12 2 8 9 33
711 Memory (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 5 10 6 5 6 32
280 Land Vehicles 3 1 4 8 12 28
451 Abrading 2 7 9 3 7 28
361 Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices 4 7 3 7 5 26
424 Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions (includes Class 514) 5 4 9 2 6 26
712 Processing Architectures and Instruction Processing, e.g., Processors (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 11 6 3 1 0 21
428 Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles 4 4 3 3 6 20
710 Input/Output (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 2 6 4 5 3 20
435 Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology 3 3 4 3 3 16
156 Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture 2 2 2 3 6 15
713 Support (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 5 1 2 2 5 15
005 Beds 5 1 4 1 2 13
036 Boots, Shoes, and Leggings 0 2 2 3 6 13
052 Static Structures (e.g., Buildings) 1 4 1 1 6 13
331 Oscillators 6 5 0 1 1 13
341 Coded Data Generation or Conversion 2 3 4 0 4 13
128 Surgery (includes Class 600) 2 0 3 3 4 12
345 Computer Graphics Processing, Operator Interface Processing, and Selective Visual Display Systems 3 3 2 3 1 12
606 Surgery (instruments) 3 3 4 0 2 12
250 Radiant Energy 2 5 1 0 3 11
313 Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices 4 4 2 1 0 11
002 Apparel 3 1 5 1 0 10
323 Electricity: Power Supply or Regulation Systems 3 1 2 4 0 10
029 Metal Working 0 2 5 0 2 9
134 Cleaning and Liquid Contact with Solids 0 2 4 1 2 9
482 Exercise Devices 1 3 0 2 3 9
707 DP: Database and File Management, Data Structures, Or Document Processing (Data Processing) 1 2 3 2 1 9
033 Geometrical Instruments 1 2 2 0 3 8
073 Measuring and Testing 2 2 2 0 2 8
089 Ordnance 3 2 0 2 1 8
340 Communications: Electrical 3 1 2 1 1 8
360 Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval 1 2 1 2 2 8
375 Pulse or Digital Communications 1 1 2 3 1 8
427 Coating Processes 1 1 1 3 2 8
708 Arithmetic Processing and Calculating (Electrical Computers) 1 4 2 1 0 8
043 Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying 2 0 2 3 0 7
204 Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy 2 1 1 1 2 7
216 Etching a Substrate: Processes 2 0 0 4 1 7
219 Electric Heating 1 0 2 1 3 7
356 Optics: Measuring and Testing 1 2 3 1 0 7
370 Multiplex Communications 0 0 0 4 3 7
445 Electric Lamp or Space Discharge Component or Device Manufacturing 7 0 0 0 0 7
473 Games Using Tangible Projectile 2 1 2 0 2 7
700 DP: Generic Control Systems or Specific Applications (Data Processing) 0 1 1 1 4 7
703 DP: Structural Design, Modeling, Simulation, and Emulation (Data Processing) 1 3 1 1 1 7
015 Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning 1 2 1 1 1 6
026 Textiles: Cloth Finishing 0 0 3 3 0 6
084 Music 0 1 2 2 1 6
347 Incremental Printing of Symbolic Information 1 5 0 0 0 6
382 Image Analysis 0 1 1 3 1 6
425 Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus 0 0 2 1 3 6
439 Electrical Connectors 1 1 1 1 2 6
702 DP: Measuring, Calibrating, or Testing (Data Processing) 1 1 2 2 0 6
137 Fluid Handling 0 0 2 2 1 5
182 Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold 1 0 2 1 1 5
220 Receptacles 0 1 2 1 1 5
264 Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes 0 0 2 1 2 5
283 Printed Matter 1 2 1 1 0 5
297 Chairs and Seats 2 0 1 1 1 5
300 Brush, Broom, and Mop Making 2 2 1 0 0 5
330 Amplifiers 0 2 0 2 1 5
355 Photocopying 1 1 0 0 3 5
359 Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements 2 1 0 1 1 5
706 DP: Artificial Intelligence (Data Processing) 2 3 0 0 0 5
034 Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact with Solids 1 0 1 2 0 4
062 Refrigeration 0 0 0 1 3 4
114 Ships 1 0 1 2 0 4
174 Electricity: Conductors and Insulators 1 1 0 0 2 4
205 Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the Compositions 1 0 0 2 1 4
206 Special Receptacle or Package 1 0 0 1 2 4
222 Dispensing (apparatus and process) 0 1 2 0 1 4
251 Valves and Valve Actuation 0 3 0 1 0 4
277 Seal for a Joint or Juncture 1 1 1 0 1 4
303 Fluid-Pressure and Analogous Brake Systems 0 0 2 1 1 4
310 Electrical Generator or Motor Structure 0 1 1 0 2 4
363 Electric Power Conversion Systems 3 0 0 1 0 4
417 Pumps 0 0 1 0 3 4
604 Surgery (Medicators and Receptors) 0 2 0 1 1 4
701 DP: Vehicles, Navigation, and Relative Location (Data Processing) 0 0 0 3 1 4
095 Gas Separation: Processes 1 0 1 1 0 3
102 Ammunition and Explosives 1 0 0 2 0 3
119 Animal Husbandry 0 2 0 1 0 3
124 Mechanical Guns and Projectors 0 0 1 1 1 3
126 Stoves and Furnaces 1 0 2 0 0 3
144 Woodworking 0 1 2 0 0 3
224 Package and Article Carriers 1 0 0 0 2 3
294 Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements 1 0 0 1 1 3
333 Wave Transmission Lines and Networks 0 0 0 1 2 3
336 Inductor Devices 0 0 0 2 1 3
368 Horology: Time Measuring Systems or Devices 0 1 1 0 1 3
378 X-Ray or Gamma Ray Systems or Devices 0 0 0 1 2 3
411 Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-Deformed, or Locked-Threaded Fastener 0 1 1 1 0 3
433 Dentistry 1 1 0 0 1 3
442 Fabric (Woven, Knitted, or Nonwoven Textile or Cloth, Etc.) 0 1 2 0 0 3
492 Roll or Roller 0 1 0 0 2 3
520 Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers (includes Classes 520-528) 1 1 1 0 0 3
601 Surgery: Kinesitherapy 3 0 0 0 0 3
602 Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage 0 0 1 1 1 3
709 Multiple Computer or Process Coordinating (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 0 1 0 0 2 3
016 Miscellaneous Hardware 0 0 0 2 0 2
024 Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, Etc. 0 1 1 0 0 2
030 Cutlery 1 0 1 0 0 2
037 Excavating 1 0 1 0 0 2
053 Package Making 0 0 1 0 1 2
101 Printing 0 0 1 1 0 2
132 Toilet 1 0 0 0 1 2
138 Pipes and Tubular Conduits 0 0 2 0 0 2
148 Metal Treatment 0 0 1 0 1 2
164 Metal Founding 0 0 1 1 0 2
165 Heat Exchange 0 0 0 1 1 2
187 Elevator, Industrial Lift Truck, or Stationary Lift for Vehicle 0 0 0 2 0 2
210 Liquid Purification or Separation 1 0 0 1 0 2
211 Supports: Racks 0 1 0 0 1 2
239 Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing 0 0 1 1 0 2
248 Supports (e.g., for holding articles, etc.) 0 1 1 0 0 2
252 Compositions 0 0 0 0 2 2
254 Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force 0 0 0 1 1 2
307 Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems 1 0 1 0 0 2
315 Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices: Systems 0 0 0 1 1 2
342 Communications: Directive Radio Wave Systems and Devices (e.g., Radar, Radio Navigation) 2 0 0 0 0 2
362 Illumination 1 0 0 1 0 2
367 Communications, Electrical: Acoustic Wave Systems and Devices 0 0 1 1 0 2
374 Thermal Measuring and Testing 0 0 1 0 1 2
404 Road Structure, Process, or Apparatus 0 0 0 1 1 2
408 Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool 0 0 1 0 1 2
422 Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing 0 1 0 0 1 2
429 Chemistry: Electrical Current Producing Apparatus, Product, and Process 0 0 1 0 1 2
436 Chemistry: Analytical and Immunological Testing 1 1 0 0 0 2
450 Foundation Garments 0 0 0 1 1 2
510 Cleaning Compositions for Solid Surfaces, Auxiliary Compositions Therefor, or Processes of Preparing the Compositions 0 0 0 1 1 2
530 Chemistry: Natural Resins or Derivatives; Peptides or Proteins; Lignins or Reaction Products Thereof 0 1 0 1 0 2
532 Organic Compounds (includes Classes 532-570) 1 0 0 0 1 2
623 Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, or Aids and Accessories Therefor 0 0 0 2 0 2
717 DP: Software Development, Installation, and Management (Data Processing) 0 1 0 0 1 2
014 Bridges 0 0 0 1 0 1
040 Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting 1 0 0 0 0 1
047 Plant Husbandry 0 0 0 0 1 1
056 Harvesters 0 0 1 0 0 1
060 Power Plants 0 0 0 1 0 1
070 Locks 1 0 0 0 0 1
081 Tools 0 0 1 0 0 1
099 Foods and Beverages: Apparatus 0 0 1 0 0 1
108 Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces 0 0 1 0 0 1
116 Signals and Indicators 0 0 1 0 0 1
117 Single-Crystal, Oriented-Crystal, and Epitaxy Growth Processes; Non-Coating Apparatus Therefor 0 0 0 0 1 1
123 Internal-Combustion Engines 1 0 0 0 0 1
125 Stone Working 0 0 0 1 0 1
141 Fluent Material Handling, with Receiver or Receiver Coacting Means 0 0 0 0 1 1
160 Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel 0 0 0 1 0 1
169 Fire Extinguishers 1 0 0 0 0 1
184 Lubrication 1 0 0 0 0 1
188 Brakes 0 0 0 0 1 1
191 Electricity: Transmission To Vehicles 0 1 0 0 0 1
221 Article Dispensing 0 0 1 0 0 1
223 Apparel Apparatus 0 0 0 1 0 1
227 Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus 0 0 0 1 0 1
228 Metal Fusion Bonding 0 0 0 0 1 1
242 Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding 0 0 0 1 0 1
244 Aeronautics 0 0 0 1 0 1
256 Fences 1 0 0 0 0 1
266 Metallurgical Apparatus 0 1 0 0 0 1
267 Spring Devices 0 0 0 1 0 1
269 Work Holders 0 0 0 1 0 1
281 Books, Strips, and Leaves 1 0 0 0 0 1
289 Knots and Knot Tying 1 0 0 0 0 1
292 Closure Fasteners 0 0 0 0 1 1
312 Supports: Cabinet Structure 1 0 0 0 0 1
318 Electricity: Motive Power Systems 1 0 0 0 0 1
337 Electricity: Electrothermally or Thermally Actuated Switches 0 1 0 0 0 1
338 Electrical Resistors 0 0 1 0 0 1
343 Communications: Radio Wave Antennas 1 0 0 0 0 1
351 Optics: Eye Examining, Vision Testing and Correcting 0 0 0 0 1 1
358 Facsimile and Static Presentation Processing 1 0 0 0 0 1
366 Agitating (e.g., of articles and materials) 0 0 0 0 1 1
372 Coherent Light Generators 0 1 0 0 0 1
377 Electrical Pulse Counters, Pulse Dividers, or Shift Registers: Circuits and Systems 0 0 1 0 0 1
379 Telephonic Communications 1 0 0 0 0 1
383 Flexible Bags 0 0 0 0 1 1
385 Optical Waveguides 0 0 1 0 0 1
401 Coating Implements with Material Supply 0 0 1 0 0 1
405 Hydraulic and Earth Engineering 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 1 0 0 0 1
416 Fluid Reaction Surfaces (i.e., Impellers) 0 0 0 1 0 1
418 Rotary Expansible Chamber Devices 0 0 0 1 0 1
423 Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds 0 0 0 0 1 1
426 Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and Products 0 0 0 0 1 1
431 Combustion 0 0 0 1 0 1
432 Heating 0 1 0 0 0 1
434 Education and Demonstration 0 1 0 0 0 1
440 Marine Propulsion 0 1 0 0 0 1
454 Ventilation 0 1 0 0 0 1
455 Telecommunications 0 0 0 0 1 1
460 Crop Threshing or Separating 0 0 1 0 0 1
472 Amusement Devices 0 0 0 1 0 1
474 Endless Belt Power Transmission Systems or Components 0 0 0 0 1 1
475 Planetary Gear Transmission Systems or Components 0 0 1 0 0 1
493 Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web 0 0 1 0 0 1
704 DP: Speech Signal Processing, Linguistics, Language Translation, and Audio Compression/Decompression (Data Processing) 0 0 0 0 1 1
705 DP: Financial, Business Practice, Management, or Cost/Price Determination (Data Processing) 0 0 0 0 1 1
ALL ALL CLASSES 276 323 340 378 453 1770



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