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U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
Patent Technology Monitoring Team (PTMT)

Patenting By Geographic Region (State and Country),
Breakout By Technology Class

Count of 2006 - 2010 Utility Patent Grants
As Distributed 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

SPAIN

( patent origin is determined by the residence of the first-named inventor )
( technology class is determined by the primary classification assigned to a patent- see 'Explanation of Data' )
( some classes have been combined together under a single class identifier )

The following table displays technology classes and counts of utility patents classified in them; patents are distributed either by year of patent grant or by year of patent application.
Class Class Title 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total
424 Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions (includes Class 514) 30 31 31 40 49 181
532 Organic Compounds (includes Classes 532-570) 20 18 17 18 27 100
435 Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology 4 8 9 14 12 47
343 Communications: Radio Wave Antennas 6 8 14 8 6 42
370 Multiplex Communications 7 6 10 7 8 38
347 Incremental Printing of Symbolic Information 13 8 10 3 2 36
455 Telecommunications 6 5 5 6 5 27
280 Land Vehicles 2 4 6 3 11 26
358 Facsimile and Static Presentation Processing 8 1 6 3 4 22
297 Chairs and Seats 7 3 4 3 4 21
052 Static Structures (e.g., Buildings) 4 4 0 3 9 20
362 Illumination 1 5 5 3 6 20
439 Electrical Connectors 7 2 2 6 3 20
244 Aeronautics and Astronautics 0 2 2 4 10 18
800 Multicellular Living Organisms and Unmodified Parts Thereof and Related Processes 1 4 6 2 4 17
340 Communications: Electrical 3 4 3 3 3 16
423 Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds 7 1 3 3 2 16
709 Multicomputer Data Transferring (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 0 5 2 4 5 16
219 Electric Heating 5 3 2 2 3 15
713 Support (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 2 3 2 2 6 15
073 Measuring and Testing 1 2 4 3 4 14
210 Liquid Purification or Separation 1 3 3 3 4 14
361 Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices 2 3 2 3 4 14
375 Pulse or Digital Communications 2 1 4 3 3 13
074 Machine Element or Mechanism 2 1 4 3 2 12
198 Conveyors: Power-Driven 2 2 1 5 2 12
296 Land Vehicles: Bodies and Tops 4 1 2 1 4 12
426 Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and Products 4 1 3 3 1 12
428 Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles 2 1 0 3 6 12
715 DP: Presentation Processing of Document, Operator Interface Processing, and Screen Saver Display Processing (Data Processing) 3 1 4 2 2 12
029 Metal Working 3 1 2 5 0 11
099 Foods and Beverages: Apparatus 4 0 2 1 4 11
187 Elevator, Industrial Lift Truck, or Stationary Lift for Vehicle 3 1 4 2 1 11
385 Optical Waveguides 1 1 3 3 3 11
452 Butchering 1 1 3 2 4 11
180 Motor Vehicles 2 5 1 0 2 10
200 Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers 1 2 0 6 1 10
379 Telephonic Communications 2 4 2 1 1 10
422 Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing 1 4 4 1 0 10
091 Motors: Expansible Chamber Type 5 2 1 0 1 9
174 Electricity: Conductors and Insulators 5 0 2 1 1 9
239 Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing 3 2 1 1 2 9
250 Radiant Energy 2 0 1 3 3 9
307 Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems 0 2 1 2 4 9
324 Electricity: Measuring and Testing 0 1 3 3 2 9
356 Optics: Measuring and Testing 0 1 4 3 1 9
382 Image Analysis 3 0 2 1 3 9
530 Chemistry: Natural Resins or Derivatives; Peptides or Proteins; Lignins or Reaction Products Thereof 1 0 2 3 3 9
702 DP: Measuring, Calibrating, or Testing (Data Processing) 2 1 3 3 0 9
707 DP: Database and File Management or Data Structures (Data Processing) 0 1 2 2 4 9
015 Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning 1 0 2 2 3 8
070 Locks 1 3 0 2 2 8
137 Fluid Handling 2 1 2 1 2 8
156 Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture 1 1 1 2 3 8
235 Registers (e.g., cash registers, calculators, devices for counting movements of devices, etc.) 0 2 1 2 3 8
290 Prime-Mover Dynamo Plants 0 0 2 5 1 8
333 Wave Transmission Lines and Networks 1 2 1 4 0 8
341 Coded Data Generation or Conversion 2 1 1 3 1 8
359 Optical: Systems and Elements 4 0 0 3 1 8
392 Electric Resistance Heating Devices 3 1 3 1 0 8
502 Catalyst, Solid Sorbent, or Support Therefor: Product or Process of Making 1 1 3 0 3 8
520 Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers (includes Classes 520-528) 1 2 0 2 3 8
119 Animal Husbandry 1 1 1 2 2 7
128 Surgery (includes Class 600) 2 2 2 1 0 7
222 Dispensing (apparatus and process) 1 2 2 0 2 7
264 Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes 1 1 1 0 4 7
400 Typewriting Machines 0 2 1 2 2 7
403 Joints and Connections 3 0 1 2 1 7
493 Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web 0 1 3 0 3 7
701 DP: Vehicles, Navigation, and Relative Location (Data Processing) 1 0 2 1 3 7
705 DP: Financial, Business Practice, Management, or Cost/Price Determination (Data Processing) 1 2 1 1 2 7
717 DP: Software Development, Installation, and Management (Data Processing) 1 1 2 2 1 7
042 Firearms 2 1 1 1 1 6
047 Plant Husbandry 0 3 2 1 0 6
049 Movable or Removable Closures 1 2 2 0 1 6
072 Metal Deforming 3 0 2 1 0 6
123 Internal-Combustion Engines 0 2 2 0 2 6
206 Special Receptacle or Package 0 0 1 3 2 6
208 Mineral Oils: Processes and Products 1 1 2 1 1 6
248 Supports (e.g., for holding articles, etc.) 2 1 0 1 2 6
342 Communications: Directive Radio Wave Systems and Devices (e.g., Radar, Radio Navigation) 0 2 1 1 2 6
425 Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus 0 1 0 1 4 6
433 Dentistry 1 2 0 1 2 6
036 Boots, Shoes, and Leggings 1 1 2 0 1 5
141 Fluent Material Handling, with Receiver or Receiver Coacting Means 3 1 1 0 0 5
188 Brakes 1 0 3 1 0 5
257 Active Solid-State Devices (e.g., Transistors, Solid-State Diodes) 1 0 1 1 2 5
303 Fluid-Pressure and Analogous Brake Systems 2 3 0 0 0 5
327 Miscellaneous Active Electrical Nonlinear Devices, Circuits, and Systems 0 0 1 3 1 5
414 Material or Article Handling 1 3 0 1 0 5
482 Exercise Devices 1 1 0 3 0 5
606 Surgery (instruments) 0 4 0 0 1 5
703 DP: Structural Design, Modeling, Simulation, and Emulation (Data Processing) 0 1 1 1 2 5
726 Information Security 0 1 1 1 2 5
229 Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes 0 2 0 0 2 4
242 Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding 1 1 2 0 0 4
323 Electricity: Power Supply or Regulation Systems 1 0 0 2 1 4
345 Computer Graphics Processing and Selective Visual Display Systems 1 0 0 1 2 4
351 Optics: Eye Examining, Vision Testing and Correcting 0 0 0 2 2 4
416 Fluid Reaction Surfaces (i.e., Impellers) 0 1 1 1 1 4
431 Combustion 2 0 0 1 1 4
585 Chemistry of Hydrocarbon Compounds 0 0 2 1 1 4
700 DP: Generic Control Systems or Specific Applications (Data Processing) 0 1 2 0 1 4
704 DP: Speech Signal Processing, Linguistics, Language Translation, and Audio Compression/Decompression (Data Processing) 1 0 1 2 0 4
714 Error Detection/Correction and Fault Detection/Recovery 0 0 1 0 3 4
004 Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons 1 2 0 0 0 3
005 Beds 2 0 0 1 0 3
033 Geometrical Instruments 0 0 1 1 1 3
038 Textiles: Ironing or Smoothing 1 0 0 1 1 3
040 Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting 0 0 0 0 3 3
062 Refrigeration 0 0 0 0 3 3
066 Textiles: Knitting 0 2 0 0 1 3
068 Textiles: Fluid Treating Apparatus 0 1 0 1 1 3
081 Tools 0 0 1 0 2 3
083 Cutting 2 1 0 0 0 3
101 Printing 2 0 0 0 1 3
114 Ships 1 1 0 1 0 3
160 Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel 0 0 3 0 0 3
194 Check-Actuated Control Mechanisms 0 0 1 0 2 3
211 Supports: Racks 2 0 0 0 1 3
220 Receptacles 1 1 0 0 1 3
252 Compositions 1 1 1 0 0 3
273 Amusement Devices: Games 1 1 0 0 1 3
285 Pipe Joints or Couplings 0 0 1 1 1 3
318 Electricity: Motive Power Systems 0 1 2 0 0 3
320 Electricity: Battery or Capacitor Charging or Discharging 0 0 0 2 1 3
363 Electric Power Conversion Systems 0 1 0 1 1 3
365 Static Information Storage and Retrieval 0 0 1 2 0 3
380 Cryptography 1 1 0 1 0 3
404 Road Structure, Process, or Apparatus 1 0 0 1 1 3
411 Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-Deformed, or Locked-Threaded Fastener 0 1 0 1 1 3
429 Chemistry: Electrical Current Producing Apparatus, Product, and Process 1 1 0 1 0 3
436 Chemistry: Analytical and Immunological Testing 0 0 2 1 0 3
604 Surgery (Medicators and Receptors) 0 2 1 0 0 3
711 Memory (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 0 0 0 1 2 3
002 Apparel 2 0 0 0 0 2
008 Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical Modification of Textiles and Fibers 1 1 0 0 0 2
024 Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, Etc. 2 0 0 0 0 2
037 Excavating 0 1 0 0 1 2
084 Music 1 0 0 0 1 2
089 Ordnance 1 0 0 1 0 2
102 Ammunition and Explosives 1 0 0 0 1 2
106 Compositions: Coating or Plastic 0 0 0 1 1 2
108 Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces 1 0 0 0 1 2
124 Mechanical Guns and Projectors 0 0 1 0 1 2
134 Cleaning and Liquid Contact with Solids 0 0 0 1 1 2
166 Wells (shafts or deep borings in the earth, e.g., for oil and gas) 0 0 0 0 2 2
175 Boring or Penetrating the Earth 0 0 0 0 2 2
215 Bottles and Jars 0 1 0 0 1 2
221 Article Dispensing 0 0 0 0 2 2
249 Static Molds 0 0 0 2 0 2
254 Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force 0 1 0 0 1 2
256 Fences 0 0 0 0 2 2
322 Electricity: Single Generator Systems 0 0 1 0 1 2
326 Electronic Digital Logic Circuitry 0 0 0 0 2 2
330 Amplifiers 0 0 0 0 2 2
335 Electricity: Magnetically Operated Switches, Magnets, and Electromagnets 0 1 0 0 1 2
366 Agitating (e.g., of articles and materials) 0 0 2 0 0 2
372 Coherent Light Generators 1 1 0 0 0 2
378 X-Ray or Gamma Ray Systems or Devices 0 1 0 0 1 2
413 Sheet Metal Container Making 2 0 0 0 0 2
427 Coating Processes 0 0 0 0 2 2
438 Semiconductor Device Manufacturing: Process 1 0 0 1 0 2
446 Amusement Devices: Toys 0 0 0 1 1 2
501 Compositions: Ceramic 1 0 0 1 0 2
504 Plant Protecting and Regulating Compositions 0 0 1 0 1 2
510 Cleaning Compositions for Solid Surfaces, Auxiliary Compositions Therefor, or Processes of Preparing the Compositions 0 0 0 0 2 2
712 Processing Architectures and Instruction Processing, e.g., Processors (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 0 1 0 1 0 2
725 Interactive Video Distribution Systems 0 0 0 0 2 2
014 Bridges 0 0 0 0 1 1
016 Miscellaneous Hardware 0 0 0 0 1 1
034 Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact with Solids 0 1 0 0 0 1
044 Fuel and Related Compositions 0 0 0 1 0 1
048 Gas: Heating and Illuminating 0 0 0 0 1 1
056 Harvesters 0 0 0 0 1 1
060 Power Plants 1 0 0 0 0 1
087 Textiles: Braiding, Netting, and Lace Making 1 0 0 0 0 1
092 Expansible Chamber Devices 1 0 0 0 0 1
100 Presses 0 0 0 0 1 1
104 Railways 0 0 0 1 0 1
111 Planting 0 0 1 0 0 1
118 Coating Apparatus 1 0 0 0 0 1
126 Stoves and Furnaces 0 1 0 0 0 1
131 Tobacco 0 1 0 0 0 1
138 Pipes and Tubular Conduits 0 0 0 0 1 1
148 Metal Treatment 0 0 0 0 1 1
162 Paper Making and Fiber Liberation 0 0 0 0 1 1
164 Metal Founding 1 0 0 0 0 1
169 Fire Extinguishers 0 0 0 0 1 1
172 Earth Working 0 0 0 0 1 1
177 Weighing Scales 1 0 0 0 0 1
182 Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold 0 1 0 0 0 1
202 Distillation: Apparatus 0 0 1 0 0 1
204 Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy 0 0 0 0 1 1
209 Classifying, Separating, and Assorting Solids 0 0 0 0 1 1
212 Traversing Hoists 0 0 0 0 1 1
216 Etching a Substrate: Processes 1 0 0 0 0 1
241 Solid Material Comminution or Disintegration 0 0 1 0 0 1
246 Railway Switches and Signals 0 0 0 1 0 1
251 Valves and Valve Actuation 0 0 0 1 0 1
261 Gas and Liquid Contact Apparatus 1 0 0 0 0 1
270 Sheet-Material Associating 0 0 0 0 1 1
292 Closure Fasteners 0 0 0 1 0 1
293 Vehicle Fenders 0 0 0 0 1 1
294 Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements 0 0 0 1 0 1
301 Land Vehicles: Wheels and Axles 0 0 1 0 0 1
310 Electrical Generator or Motor Structure 0 0 0 1 0 1
312 Supports: Cabinet Structure 0 0 0 1 0 1
329 Demodulators 1 0 0 0 0 1
336 Inductor Devices 0 0 0 0 1 1
337 Electricity: Electrothermally or Thermally Actuated Switches 1 0 0 0 0 1
346 Recorders 0 1 0 0 0 1
352 Optics: Motion Pictures 0 1 0 0 0 1
353 Optics: Image Projectors 1 0 0 0 0 1
367 Communications, Electrical: Acoustic Wave Systems and Devices 0 0 0 0 1 1
369 Dynamic Information Storage or Retrieval 0 0 1 0 0 1
374 Thermal Measuring and Testing 0 0 0 1 0 1
381 Electrical Audio Signal Processing Systems and Devices 1 0 0 0 0 1
384 Bearings 0 1 0 0 0 1
401 Coating Implements with Material Supply 0 0 0 1 0 1
402 Binder Device Releasably Engaging Aperture or Notch of Sheet 0 0 1 0 0 1
405 Hydraulic and Earth Engineering 0 1 0 0 0 1
410 Freight Accommodation On Freight Carrier 0 0 1 0 0 1
415 Rotary Kinetic Fluid Motors or Pumps 0 0 0 0 1 1
417 Pumps 0 0 0 0 1 1
419 Powder Metallurgy Processes 0 0 1 0 0 1
434 Education and Demonstration 0 0 1 0 0 1
450 Foundation Garments 0 1 0 0 0 1
451 Abrading 1 0 0 0 0 1
454 Ventilation 0 0 1 0 0 1
463 Amusement Devices: Games 0 0 1 0 0 1
464 Rotary Shafts, Gudgeons, Housings, and Flexible Couplings for Rotary Shafts 0 0 0 0 1 1
474 Endless Belt Power Transmission Systems or Components 0 0 0 0 1 1
475 Planetary Gear Transmission Systems or Components 0 0 0 1 0 1
516 Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents, Subcombinations Thereof, Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting 0 0 0 0 1 1
601 Surgery: Kinesitherapy 0 1 0 0 0 1
602 Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage 0 1 0 0 0 1
607 Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application 0 1 0 0 0 1
623 Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, or Aids and Accessories Therefor 1 0 0 0 0 1
708 Arithmetic Processing and Calculating (Electrical Computers) 0 0 0 0 1 1
710 Input/Output (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 0 0 0 0 1 1
716 Computer-Aided Design and Analysis of Circuits and Semiconductor Masks 0 0 0 1 0 1
719 Interprogram Communication or Interprocess Communication (Ipc) (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 1 0 0 0 0 1
ALL ALL CLASSES 295 268 303 317 414 1597


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