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
Norfolk-Virginia Beach-Newport News, VA-NC MSA
(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
239
,
Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
8
|
11
|
4
|
9
|
8
|
39
|
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Class
123
,
Internal-Combustion Engines
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
5
|
10
|
2
|
11
|
6
|
34
|
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Class
073
,
Measuring and Testing
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
5
|
7
|
6
|
5
|
4
|
27
|
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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 ==>
|
7
|
5
|
5
|
4
|
3
|
24
|
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Class
250
,
Radiant Energy
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
1
|
2
|
6
|
3
|
15
|
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Class
114
,
Ships
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
4
|
3
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
11
|
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Class
137
,
Fluid Handling
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
3
|
10
|
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Class
248
,
Supports
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
5
|
10
|
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Class
428
,
Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
4
|
3
|
0
|
1
|
10
|
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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 ==>
|
1
|
4
|
4
|
0
|
1
|
10
|
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Class
340
,
Communications: Electrical
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
2
|
1
|
3
|
1
|
9
|
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Class
600
,
Surgery
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
5
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
9
|
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Class
029
,
Metal Working
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
3
|
8
|
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Class
156
,
Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
3
|
1
|
2
|
1
|
8
|
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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 ==>
|
1
|
3
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
8
|
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Class
002
,
Apparel
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
7
|
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Class
210
,
Liquid Purification or Separation
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
5
|
1
|
7
|
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Class
294
,
Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
3
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
7
|
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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 ==>
|
1
|
3
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
7
|
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Class
324
,
Electricity: Measuring and Testing
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
0
|
4
|
0
|
1
|
7
|
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Class
251
,
Valves and Valve Actuation
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
3
|
6
|
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Class
372
,
Coherent Light Generators
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
6
|
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Class
385
,
Optical Waveguides
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
6
|
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Class
435
,
Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
3
|
1
|
6
|
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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 ==>
|
3
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
6
|
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Class
052
,
Static Structures (e.g., Buildings)
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
5
|
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Class
119
,
Animal Husbandry
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
5
|
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Class
141
,
Fluent Material Handling, with Receiver or Receiver Coacting Means
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
5
|
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Class
224
,
Package and Article Carriers
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
5
|
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Class
244
,
Aeronautics
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
5
|
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Class
285
,
Pipe Joints or Couplings
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
5
|
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Class
353
,
Optics: Image Projectors
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
5
|
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Class
379
,
Telephonic Communications
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
5
|
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Class
403
,
Joints and Connections
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
5
|
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Class
473
,
Games Using Tangible Projectile
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
5
|
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Class
604
,
Surgery
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
2
|
5
|
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Class
015
,
Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
4
|
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Class
200
,
Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
4
|
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Class
206
,
Special Receptacle or Package
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
4
|
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Class
297
,
Chairs and Seats
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
4
|
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Class
356
,
Optics: Measuring and Testing
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
4
|
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Class
405
,
Hydraulic and Earth Engineering
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
4
|
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Class
427
,
Coating Processes
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
1
|
4
|
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Class
451
,
Abrading
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
2
|
4
|
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Class
606
,
Surgery
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
4
|
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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 ==>
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
4
|
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Class
005
,
Beds
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
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Class
043
,
Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
3
|
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Class
124
,
Mechanical Guns and Projectors
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
3
|
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Class
131
,
Tobacco
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
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Class
138
,
Pipes and Tubular Conduits
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
3
|
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Class
139
,
Textiles: Weaving
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
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Class
188
,
Brakes
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
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Class
204
,
Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
3
|
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Class
220
,
Receptacles
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
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Class
228
,
Metal Fusion Bonding
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
3
|
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Class
273
,
Amusement Devices: Games
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
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Class
280
,
Land Vehicles
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
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Class
313
,
Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
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Class
348
,
Television
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
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Class
361
,
Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
3
|
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Class
381
,
Electrical Audio Signal Processing Systems and Devices
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
3
|
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Class
383
,
Flexible Bags
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
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Class
384
,
Bearings
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
3
|
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Class
414
,
Material or Article Handling
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
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Class
434
,
Education and Demonstration
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
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Class
439
,
Electrical Connectors
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
3
|
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Class
482
,
Exercise Devices
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
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Class
568
,
Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
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Class
702
,
Data Processing: Measuring, Calibrating, or Testing
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
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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 ==>
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
3
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
705
,
Data Processing: Financial, Business Practice, Management, or Cost/Price Determination
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
008
,
Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical Modification of Textiles and Fibers
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
030
,
Cutlery
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
040
,
Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
047
,
Plant Husbandry
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
056
,
Harvesters
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
062
,
Refrigeration
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
070
,
Locks
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
074
,
Machine Element or Mechanism
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
084
,
Music
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
087
,
Textiles: Braiding, Netting, and Lace Making
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
092
,
Expansible Chamber Devices
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
128
,
Surgery
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
132
,
Toilet
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
162
,
Paper Making and Fiber Liberation
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
165
,
Heat Exchange
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
181
,
Acoustics
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
198
,
Conveyors: Power-Driven
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
215
,
Bottles and Jars
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
219
,
Electric Heating
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
222
,
Dispensing
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
241
,
Solid Material Comminution or Disintegration
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
296
,
Land Vehicles: Bodies and Tops
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
307
,
Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
362
,
Illumination
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
366
,
Agitating
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
374
,
Thermal Measuring and Testing
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
376
,
Induced Nuclear Reactions: Processes, Systems, and Elements
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
399
,
Electrophotography
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
416
,
Fluid Reaction Surfaces (i.e., Impellers)
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
417
,
Pumps
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
425
,
Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
426
,
Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and Products
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
430
,
Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or Product Thereof
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
433
,
Dentistry
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
440
,
Marine Propulsion
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
521
,
Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers -- Part of the Class 520 Series
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
554
,
Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
564
,
Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
601
,
Surgery: Kinesitherapy
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
701
,
Data Processing: Vehicles, Navigation, and Relative Location
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
713
,
Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Support
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
359
,
Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
004
,
Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
033
,
Geometrical Instruments
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
034
,
Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact with Solids
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
037
,
Excavating
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
053
,
Package Making
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
060
,
Power Plants
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
072
,
Metal Deforming
Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
081
,
Tools