U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
Information Products Division
Technology Assessment and Forecast (TAF) Branch |
Patenting In Metropolitan and Non-Metropolitan Areas of the United States
Breakout By Technology Class
1995 - 1999 Utility Patent Grants
Rank Ordered Listing of Technology Classes Receiving 1 or More Utility Patents During the Period
Originating From
Boston-Worcester-Lawrence-Lowell-Brockton, MA-NH NECMA
(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')
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Class
435
,
Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
77
|
153
|
223
|
277
|
258
|
988
|
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Class
514
,
Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
44
|
69
|
150
|
146
|
167
|
576
|
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Class
424
,
Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
50
|
76
|
111
|
158
|
170
|
565
|
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Class
600
,
Surgery
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
78
|
62
|
63
|
105
|
114
|
422
|
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Class
606
,
Surgery
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
43
|
42
|
78
|
90
|
110
|
363
|
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Class
604
,
Surgery
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
61
|
40
|
50
|
61
|
67
|
279
|
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Class
428
,
Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
40
|
47
|
48
|
67
|
67
|
269
|
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Class
370
,
Multiplex Communications
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
64
|
41
|
36
|
53
|
67
|
261
|
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Class
073
,
Measuring and Testing
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
53
|
47
|
39
|
52
|
45
|
236
|
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Class
709
,
Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Multiple Computer or Process
Coordinating
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
22
|
33
|
35
|
75
|
65
|
230
|
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Class
250
,
Radiant Energy
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
39
|
29
|
33
|
54
|
45
|
200
|
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Class
530
,
Chemistry: Natural Resins or Derivatives; Peptides or Proteins; Lignins or Reaction Products
Thereof
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
16
|
26
|
36
|
66
|
54
|
198
|
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Class
707
,
Data Processing: Database and File Management, Data Structures, or Document Processing
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
23
|
26
|
23
|
57
|
69
|
198
|
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Class
210
,
Liquid Purification or Separation
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
43
|
30
|
29
|
40
|
48
|
190
|
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Class
345
,
Computer Graphics Processing, Operator Interface Processing, and Selective Visual Display
Systems
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
24
|
36
|
30
|
56
|
42
|
188
|
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Class
714
,
Error Detection/Correction and Fault Detection/Recovery
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
23
|
34
|
33
|
49
|
47
|
186
|
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Class
359
,
Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
21
|
36
|
29
|
41
|
43
|
170
|
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Class
324
,
Electricity: Measuring and Testing
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
27
|
41
|
29
|
35
|
36
|
168
|
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Class
361
,
Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
28
|
35
|
22
|
39
|
37
|
161
|
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Class
711
,
Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Memory
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
24
|
33
|
22
|
36
|
45
|
160
|
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Class
356
,
Optics: Measuring and Testing
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
37
|
21
|
26
|
38
|
30
|
152
|
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Class
382
,
Image Analysis
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
10
|
21
|
23
|
45
|
52
|
151
|
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Class
430
,
Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or Product Thereof
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
31
|
29
|
32
|
23
|
30
|
145
|
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Class
395
,
Information Processing System Organization
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
21
|
24
|
34
|
28
|
36
|
143
|
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Class
536
,
Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
15
|
24
|
30
|
41
|
33
|
143
|
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Class
264
,
Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
26
|
23
|
25
|
37
|
32
|
141
|
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Class
710
,
Electrical Computers and Digital Data Processing Systems: Input/Output
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
22
|
20
|
25
|
35
|
37
|
139
|
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Class
439
,
Electrical Connectors
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
20
|
15
|
22
|
30
|
33
|
120
|
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Class
340
,
Communications: Electrical
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
25
|
21
|
18
|
34
|
20
|
118
|
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Class
427
,
Coating Processes
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
22
|
20
|
26
|
20
|
24
|
112
|
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Class
623
,
Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, or Aids and Accessories Therefor
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
11
|
16
|
20
|
28
|
37
|
112
|
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Class
101
,
Printing
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
13
|
21
|
20
|
30
|
23
|
106
|
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Class
704
,
Data Processing: Speech Signal Processing, Linguistics, Language Translation, and Audio
Compression/Decompression
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
10
|
13
|
28
|
27
|
28
|
106
|
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Class
378
,
X-Ray or Gamma Ray Systems or Devices
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
28
|
28
|
104
|
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Class
257
,
Active Solid-State Devices (e.g., Transistors, Solid-State Diodes)
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
20
|
14
|
25
|
23
|
20
|
102
|
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Class
156
,
Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
7
|
25
|
17
|
28
|
25
|
102
|
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Class
348
,
Television
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
19
|
17
|
14
|
22
|
29
|
101
|
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Class
204
,
Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
20
|
24
|
19
|
15
|
22
|
100
|
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Class
379
,
Telephonic Communications
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
11
|
20
|
18
|
30
|
19
|
98
|
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Class
436
,
Chemistry: Analytical and Immunological Testing
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
13
|
20
|
13
|
24
|
25
|
95
|
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Class
128
,
Surgery
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
10
|
17
|
15
|
30
|
21
|
93
|
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Class
473
,
Games Using Tangible Projectile
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
17
|
15
|
14
|
23
|
23
|
92
|
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Class
713
,
Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Support
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
14
|
17
|
22
|
19
|
19
|
91
|
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Class
712
,
Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Processing Architectures and
Instruction Processing (e.g., Processors)
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
20
|
19
|
14
|
15
|
22
|
90
|
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Class
341
,
Coded Data Generation or Conversion
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
16
|
20
|
18
|
17
|
16
|
87
|
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Class
029
,
Metal Working
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
16
|
17
|
12
|
19
|
20
|
84
|
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Class
313
,
Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
15
|
16
|
12
|
25
|
15
|
83
|
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Class
206
,
Special Receptacle or Package
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
12
|
18
|
14
|
23
|
14
|
81
|
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Class
429
,
Chemistry: Electrical Current Producing Apparatus, Product, and Process
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
13
|
25
|
14
|
10
|
18
|
80
|
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Class
375
,
Pulse or Digital Communications
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
17
|
10
|
13
|
23
|
16
|
79
|
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Class
280
,
Land Vehicles
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
20
|
15
|
7
|
12
|
22
|
76
|
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Class
327
,
Miscellaneous Active Electrical Nonlinear Devices, Circuits, and Systems
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
16
|
13
|
11
|
15
|
20
|
75
|
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Class
422
,
Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
18
|
14
|
15
|
11
|
16
|
74
|
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Class
358
,
Facsimile and Static Presentation Processing
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
8
|
20
|
15
|
15
|
14
|
72
|
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Class
438
,
Semiconductor Device Manufacturing: Process
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
13
|
17
|
14
|
11
|
17
|
72
|
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Class
363
,
Electric Power Conversion Systems
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
10
|
11
|
14
|
20
|
16
|
71
|
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Class
385
,
Optical Waveguides
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
9
|
17
|
11
|
19
|
15
|
71
|
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Class
705
,
Data Processing: Financial, Business Practice, Management, or Cost/Price Determination
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
8
|
12
|
17
|
28
|
67
|
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Class
062
,
Refrigeration
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
7
|
13
|
8
|
17
|
19
|
64
|
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Class
137
,
Fluid Handling
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
10
|
14
|
12
|
12
|
16
|
64
|
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Class
342
,
Communications: Directive Radio Wave Systems and Devices (e.g., Radar, Radio Navigation)
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
11
|
10
|
10
|
14
|
15
|
60
|
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Class
702
,
Data Processing: Measuring, Calibrating, or Testing
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
7
|
11
|
9
|
16
|
17
|
60
|
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Class
525
,
Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers -- Part of the Class 520 Series
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
4
|
12
|
12
|
12
|
19
|
59
|
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Class
036
,
Boots, Shoes, and Leggings
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
11
|
7
|
10
|
14
|
16
|
58
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
315
,
Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices: Systems
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
10
|
16
|
9
|
14
|
9
|
58
|
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Class
248
,
Supports
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
13
|
10
|
5
|
11
|
18
|
57
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
381
,
Electrical Audio Signal Processing Systems and Devices
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
7
|
6
|
5
|
19
|
20
|
57
|
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Class
002
,
Apparel
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
8
|
12
|
9
|
23
|
55
|
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Class
360
,
Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
11
|
10
|
8
|
13
|
13
|
55
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
396
,
Photography
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
7
|
8
|
6
|
17
|
15
|
53
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
219
,
Electric Heating
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
9
|
12
|
6
|
9
|
16
|
52
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
362
,
Illumination
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
7
|
11
|
8
|
6
|
20
|
52
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
700
,
Data Processing: Generic Control Systems or Specific Applications
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
7
|
11
|
6
|
12
|
16
|
52
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
318
,
Electricity: Motive Power Systems
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
7
|
6
|
12
|
12
|
14
|
51
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
482
,
Exercise Devices
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
14
|
5
|
7
|
13
|
12
|
51
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
118
,
Coating Apparatus
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
7
|
11
|
12
|
10
|
10
|
50
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
425
,
Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
7
|
11
|
8
|
7
|
16
|
49
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
310
,
Electrical Generator or Motor Structure
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
4
|
5
|
8
|
18
|
14
|
49
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
052
,
Static Structures (e.g., Buildings)
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
6
|
12
|
5
|
12
|
13
|
48
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
222
,
Dispensing
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
11
|
12
|
9
|
8
|
8
|
48
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
106
,
Compositions: Coating or Plastic
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
5
|
6
|
13
|
12
|
11
|
47
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
174
,
Electricity: Conductors and Insulators
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
4
|
12
|
11
|
9
|
10
|
46
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
372
,
Coherent Light Generators
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
12
|
10
|
10
|
10
|
4
|
46
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
343
,
Communications: Radio Wave Antennas
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
11
|
6
|
8
|
9
|
11
|
45
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
607
,
Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
10
|
10
|
3
|
13
|
9
|
45
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
205
,
Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the
Compositions
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
10
|
9
|
13
|
7
|
5
|
44
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
455
,
Telecommunications
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
5
|
9
|
6
|
10
|
14
|
44
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
351
,
Optics: Eye Examining, Vision Testing and Correcting
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
8
|
6
|
5
|
9
|
15
|
43
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
414
,
Material or Article Handling
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
4
|
8
|
10
|
11
|
10
|
43
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
060
,
Power Plants
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
9
|
11
|
8
|
10
|
4
|
42
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
347
,
Incremental Printing of Symbolic Information
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
5
|
5
|
6
|
12
|
13
|
41
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
084
,
Music
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
5
|
2
|
10
|
12
|
11
|
40
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
423
,
Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
9
|
5
|
7
|
6
|
13
|
40
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
030
,
Cutlery
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
8
|
4
|
11
|
13
|
39
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
114
,
Ships
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
8
|
11
|
2
|
9
|
9
|
39
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
708
,
Electrical Computers: Arithmetic Processing and Calculating
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
5
|
6
|
14
|
11
|
39
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
024
,
Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, Etc.
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
4
|
3
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
37
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
074
,
Machine Element or Mechanism
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
7
|
2
|
10
|
8
|
10
|
37
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
252
,
Compositions
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
5
|
7
|
8
|
10
|
7
|
37
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
323
,
Electricity: Power Supply or Regulation Systems
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
10
|
1
|
10
|
7
|
9
|
37
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
367
,
Communications, Electrical: Acoustic Wave Systems and Devices
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
9
|
2
|
12
|
8
|
6
|
37
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
273
,
Amusement Devices: Games
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
7
|
6
|
9
|
7
|
7
|
36
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
434
,
Education and Demonstration
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
7
|
8
|
4
|
8
|
9
|
36
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
365
,
Static Information Storage and Retrieval
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
6
|
9
|
5
|
7
|
8
|
35
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
417
,
Pumps
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
6
|
7
|
9
|
4
|
9
|
35
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
524
,
Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers -- Part of the Class 520 Series
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
5
|
9
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
35
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
005
,
Beds
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
10
|
8
|
5
|
5
|
6
|
34
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
224
,
Package and Article Carriers
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
4
|
9
|
5
|
10
|
6
|
34
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
416
,
Fluid Reaction Surfaces (i.e., Impellers)
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
8
|
3
|
14
|
3
|
6
|
34
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
242
,
Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
6
|
5
|
4
|
9
|
9
|
33
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
277
,
Seal for a Joint or Juncture
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
5
|
11
|
4
|
7
|
6
|
33
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
330
,
Amplifiers
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
9
|
4
|
5
|
11
|
4
|
33
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
033
,
Geometrical Instruments
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
6
|
8
|
5
|
7
|
6
|
32
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
117
,
Single-Crystal, Oriented-Crystal, and Epitaxy Growth Processes; Non-Coating Apparatus
Therefor
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
8
|
6
|
6
|
4
|
8
|
32
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
271
,
Sheet Feeding or Delivering
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
8
|
5
|
8
|
6
|
5
|
32
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
380
,
Cryptography
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
7
|
7
|
5
|
11
|
2
|
32
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
602
,
Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
8
|
4
|
6
|
9
|
5
|
32
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
072
,
Metal Deforming
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
4
|
4
|
6
|
6
|
11
|
31
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
426
,
Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and Products
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
5
|
5
|
9
|
9
|
31
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
433
,
Dentistry
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
5
|
4
|
5
|
9
|
8
|
31
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
415
,
Rotary Kinetic Fluid Motors or Pumps
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
4
|
10
|
6
|
5
|
6
|
31
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
200
,
Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
8
|
3
|
2
|
9
|
9
|
30
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
297
,
Chairs and Seats
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
6
|
6
|
4
|
7
|
7
|
30
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
307
,
Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
7
|
6
|
6
|
11
|
30
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
528
,
Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers -- Part of the Class 520 Series
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
4
|
3
|
6
|
8
|
9
|
30
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
451
,
Abrading