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

[Explanation of Data]

Rank Ordered Listing of Technology Classes Receiving 1 or More Utility Patents During the Period
Originating From

Ventura, CA PMSA

(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 379 , Telephonic Communications

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 5 9 8 9 8 38

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Class 435 , Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 6 7 9 7 9 38

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Class 607 , Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 5 5 9 12 6 37

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Class 073 , Measuring and Testing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 9 8 1 7 7 32

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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 1 6 10 12 29

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Class 604 , Surgery

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 3 5 8 8 6 29

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Class 600 , Surgery

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 6 4 4 3 11 29

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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 ==> 3 3 2 11 9 28

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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 ==> 6 6 5 4 6 26

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Class 359 , Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 4 4 3 8 8 26

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Class 029 , Metal Working

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 3 5 9 6 24

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Class 210 , Liquid Purification or Separation

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 7 1 6 4 6 24

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Class 385 , Optical Waveguides

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 2 10 6 7 23

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Class 360 , Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 7 4 1 5 5 22

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Class 361 , Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 3 4 3 6 6 22

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Class 356 , Optics: Measuring and Testing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 4 5 9 4 22

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Class 362 , Illumination

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 4 4 6 5 3 21

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Class 137 , Fluid Handling

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 4 5 4 4 3 19

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Class 123 , Internal-Combustion Engines

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 5 3 4 3 3 18

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Class 473 , Games Using Tangible Projectile

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 3 1 3 4 8 18

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Class 250 , Radiant Energy

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 5 2 3 4 5 18

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Class 280 , Land Vehicles

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 5 4 2 3 3 17

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Class 343 , Communications: Radio Wave Antennas

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 5 2 5 1 4 17

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Class 438 , Semiconductor Device Manufacturing: Process

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 5 1 2 5 5 17

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Class 340 , Communications: Electrical

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 4 5 2 6 16

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Class 439 , Electrical Connectors

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 3 0 3 6 4 16

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Class 606 , Surgery

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 3 5 2 1 5 16

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Class 084 , Music

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 4 4 4 1 3 15

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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 ==> 3 2 3 6 2 15

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Class 206 , Special Receptacle or Package

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 4 4 5 3 15

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Class 222 , Dispensing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 3 3 3 5 15

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Class 324 , Electricity: Measuring and Testing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 4 5 3 2 2 15

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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 ==> 2 2 4 4 3 15

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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 ==> 2 1 3 2 6 14

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Class 348 , Television

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 4 1 4 3 3 14

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Class 428 , Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 4 3 3 2 2 14

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Class 224 , Package and Article Carriers

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 5 1 3 1 12

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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 ==> 3 4 2 3 1 12

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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 ==> 1 0 3 4 4 12

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Class 349 , Liquid Crystal Cells, Elements and Systems

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 3 3 1 4 11

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Class 427 , Coating Processes

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 4 1 2 2 2 11

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Class 701 , Data Processing: Vehicles, Navigation, and Relative Location

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 4 1 1 3 11

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Class 052 , Static Structures (e.g., Buildings)

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 1 3 4 10

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Class 128 , Surgery

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 3 3 0 3 10

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Class 341 , Coded Data Generation or Conversion

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 5 3 2 0 10

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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 ==> 1 4 0 1 4 10

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Class 700 , Data Processing: Generic Control Systems or Specific Applications

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 4 1 3 10

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Class 156 , Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 4 1 1 2 2 9

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Class 074 , Machine Element or Mechanism

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 3 2 2 8

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Class 114 , Ships

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 2 4 1 8

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Class 132 , Toilet

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 3 1 4 8

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Class 273 , Amusement Devices: Games

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 2 2 3 8

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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 ==> 1 1 1 2 3 8

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Class 004 , Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 3 0 2 0 3 8

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Class 239 , Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 2 0 4 1 8

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Class 330 , Amplifiers

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 2 0 2 2 8

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Class 375 , Pulse or Digital Communications

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 2 1 1 2 8

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Class 002 , Apparel

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 0 1 1 3 7

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Class 060 , Power Plants

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 4 1 0 1 2 7

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Class 395 , Information Processing System Organization

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 0 2 2 1 7

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Class 442 , Web or Sheet Containing Structurally Defined Element or Component (428/221)

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 2 2 2 0 7

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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 ==> 3 1 2 1 1 7

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Class 310 , Electrical Generator or Motor Structure

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 2 0 3 1 7

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Class 043 , Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 3 1 0 1 1 6

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Class 220 , Receptacles

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 3 0 2 6

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Class 307 , Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 2 0 0 4 6

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Class 352 , Optics: Motion Pictures

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 0 3 2 0 6

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Class 382 , Image Analysis

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 2 2 1 6

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Class 417 , Pumps

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 2 2 2 6

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Class 455 , Telecommunications

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 3 3 0 6

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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 ==> 2 2 3 0 0 6

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Class 119 , Animal Husbandry

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 1 3 0 6

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Class 370 , Multiplex Communications

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 1 2 1 6

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Class 380 , Cryptography

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 1 4 0 6

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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 ==> 0 1 1 3 1 6

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Class 015 , Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 1 1 3 5

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Class 148 , Metal Treatment

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 2 1 1 0 5

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Class 204 , Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 3 0 0 1 5

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Class 211 , Supports: Racks

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 3 1 0 5

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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 ==> 0 1 1 1 2 5

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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 ==> 1 1 0 3 1 5

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Class 372 , Coherent Light Generators

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 3 0 2 0 1 5

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Class 451 , Abrading

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 2 3 0 5

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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 ==> 0 1 3 1 0 5

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Class 244 , Aeronautics

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 0 1 1 1 5

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Class 294 , Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 0 1 1 1 5

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Class 315 , Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices: Systems

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 1 0 1 1 5

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Class 363 , Electric Power Conversion Systems

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 2 0 0 3 5

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Class 062 , Refrigeration

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 1 1 1 4

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Class 081 , Tools

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 3 0 4

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Class 106 , Compositions: Coating or Plastic

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 3 0 0 1 4

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Class 269 , Work Holders

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 2 2 0 0 4

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Class 318 , Electricity: Motive Power Systems

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 2 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 0 2 0 4

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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 ==> 0 0 0 1 3 4

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Class 030 , Cutlery

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 2 1 0 4

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Class 040 , Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 2 1 0 4

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Class 102 , Ammunition and Explosives

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 3 0 1 0 0 4

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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 ==> 0 3 0 1 0 4

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Class 248 , Supports

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 1 1 0 0 4

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Class 283 , Printed Matter

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 1 2 4

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Class 333 , Wave Transmission Lines and Networks

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 0 1 1 4

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Class 446 , Amusement Devices: Toys

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 2 0 1 4

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Class 702 , Data Processing: Measuring, Calibrating, or Testing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 0 1 1 4

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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 ==> 2 0 0 1 1 4

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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 ==> 0 1 1 0 2 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 007 , Compound Tools

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 1 1 3

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Class 042 , Firearms

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 1 0 1 3

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Class 047 , Plant Husbandry

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 1 0 0 0 3

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Class 089 , Ordnance

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 0 1 0 0 3

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Class 101 , Printing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 0 0 1 0 3

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Class 136 , Batteries: Thermoelectric and Photoelectric

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 1 0 1 3

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Class 181 , Acoustics

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 1 0 0 3

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Class 188 , Brakes

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 2 0 0 0 3

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Class 200 , Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 2 3

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Class 323 , Electricity: Power Supply or Regulation Systems

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 2 0 0 3

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Class 366 , Agitating

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 3 0 0 0 0 3

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Class 401 , Coating Implements with Material Supply

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 2 0 0 0 3

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Class 414 , Material or Article Handling

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 1 0 0 0 3

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Class 433 , Dentistry

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 2 0 0 1 3

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Class 441 , Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 2 3

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Class 016 , Miscellaneous Hardware

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 2 3

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Class 053 , Package Making

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 2 0 0 3

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Class 118 , Coating Apparatus

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 0 0 0 1 3

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Class 138 , Pipes and Tubular Conduits

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 0 1 0 3

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Class 403 , Joints and Connections

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 2 1 0 0 3

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Class 426 , Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and Products

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 3 0 0 0 3

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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 ==> 0 0 0 0 3 3

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Class 178 , Telegraphy

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 0 0 0 0 2

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Class 033 , Geometrical Instruments

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 1 0 2

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Class 036 , Boots, Shoes, and Leggings

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 2 0 2

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Class 070 , Locks

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 1 1 2

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Class 071 , Chemistry: Fertilizers

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 1 2

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Class 095 , Gas Separation: Processes

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 1 0 2

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Class 099 , Foods and Beverages: Apparatus

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 1 0 0 2

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Class 100 , Presses

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 1 2

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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 ==> 0 0 1 1 0 2

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Class 125 , Stone Working

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 1 0 2

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Class 126 , Stoves and Furnaces

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 1 1 2

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Class 134 , Cleaning and Liquid Contact with Solids

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 1 2

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Class 174 , Electricity: Conductors and Insulators

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 1 0 2

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Class 180 , Motor Vehicles

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 1 0 2

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Class 215 , Bottles and Jars

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 1 0 0 2

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Class 216 , Etching a Substrate: Processes

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 1 0 2

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Class 221 , Article Dispensing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 0 1 2

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Class 228 , Metal Fusion Bonding

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 1 2

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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

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Class 251 , Valves and Valve Actuation

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 1 2

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Class 252 , Compositions

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 1 0 0 2

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Class 267 , Spring Devices

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 0 0 0 0 2

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Class 277 , Seal for a Joint or Juncture

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 1 0 2

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Class 285 , Pipe Joints or Couplings

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 1 0 2

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Class 297 , Chairs and Seats

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 1 0 2

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Class 312 , Supports: Cabinet Structure

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 0 1 2

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Class 320 , Electricity: Battery or Capacitor Charging or Discharging

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 0 1 2

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Class 334 , Tuners

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 2 2

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Class 337 , Electricity: Electrothermally or Thermally Actuated Switches

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 1 0 2

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Class 347 , Incremental Printing of Symbolic Information

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 0 0 0 2

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Class 358 , Facsimile and Static Presentation Processing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 0 1 2

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Class 374 , Thermal Measuring and Testing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 0 1 2

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Class 384 , Bearings

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 2 0 0 0 2

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Class 400 , Typewriting Machines

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 2 0 2

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Class 402 , Binder Device Releasably Engaging Aperture or Notch of Sheet

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 1 0 0 2

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Class 423 , Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 0 0 0 2

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Class 431 , Combustion

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 0 0 0 0 2

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Class 434 , Education and Demonstration

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 2 0 0 2

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Class 436 , Chemistry: Analytical and Immunological Testing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 1 0 2

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Class 482 , Exercise Devices

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 1 0 0 2

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Class 505 , Superconductor Technology: Apparatus, Material, Process

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 1 0 0 2

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Class 522 , Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers -- Part of the Class 520 Series

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 2 0 2

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Class 523 , Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers -- Part of the Class 520 Series

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 2 0 2

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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 ==> 0 0 0 2 0 2

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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 ==> 0 0 0 1 1 2

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Class 024 , Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, Etc.

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 1 0 0 2

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Class 104 , Railways

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 0 1 2

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Class 135 , Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 1 0 2

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Class 152 , Resilient Tires and Wheels

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 0 0 0 2

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Class 160 , Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 1 0 2

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Class 198 , Conveyors: Power-Driven

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 0 1 2

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Class 219 , Electric Heating

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 0 0 0 2

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Class 223 , Apparel Apparatus

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 0 1 2

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Class 235 , Registers

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 0 1 2

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Class 261 , Gas and Liquid Contact Apparatus

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 1 0 0 2

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Class 367 , Communications, Electrical: Acoustic Wave Systems and Devices

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 0 0 0 2

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Class 445 , Electric Lamp or Space Discharge Component or Device Manufacturing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 2 2

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Class 472 , Amusement Devices

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 1 0 2

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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 ==> 0 0 1 0 0 1

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Class 012 , Boot and Shoe Making

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 014 , Bridges

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 0 0 1

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Class 055 , Gas Separation

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 0 1

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Class 056 , Harvesters

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 0 1

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Class 072 , Metal Deforming

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 0 0 1

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Class 076 , Metal Tools and Implements, Making

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 0 0 1

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Class 109 , Safes, Bank Protection, or a Related Device

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 166 , Wells

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 169 , Fire Extinguishers

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 172 , Earth Working

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 0 0 1

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Class 173 , Tool Driving or Impacting

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 0 0 1

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Class 175 , Boring or Penetrating the Earth

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 0 0 1

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Class 212 , Traversing Hoists

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 242 , Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 254 , Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 0 0 1

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Class 270 , Sheet-Material Associating

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 0 0 1

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Class 292 , Closure Fasteners

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 0 0 1

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Class 326 , Electronic Digital Logic Circuitry

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 0 0 1

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Class 331 , Oscillators

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 336 , Inductor Devices

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 0 0 1

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Class 338 , Electrical Resistors

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 0 1

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Class 353 , Optics: Image Projectors

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 0 0 1

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Class 368 , Horology: Time Measuring Systems or Devices

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 0 0 1

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Class 377 , Electrical Pulse Counters, Pulse Dividers, or Shift Registers: Circuits and Systems

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 0 0 1

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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 1 0 0 0 1

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Class 399 , Electrophotography

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 0 0 1

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Class 410 , Freight Accommodation On Freight Carrier

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 416 , Fluid Reaction Surfaces (i.e., Impellers)

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 419 , Powder Metallurgy Processes

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 0 1

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Class 452 , Butchering

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 0 0 1

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Class 454 , Ventilation

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 0 0 1

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Class 463 , Amusement Devices: Games

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 0 1

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Class 464 , Rotary Shafts, Gudgeons, Housings, and Flexible Couplings for Rotary Shafts

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 474 , Endless Belt Power Transmission Systems or Components

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 0 0 1

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Class 475 , Planetary Gear Transmission Systems or Components

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 504 , Plant Protecting and Regulating Compositions

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 0 0 1

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Class 507 , Earth Boring, Well Treating, and Oil Field Chemistry

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 0 0 1

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Class 508 , Solid Anti-Friction Devices, Materials Therefor, Lubricant or Separate Compositions for Moving Solid Surfaces, and Miscellaneous Mineral Oil Compositions

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 1 0 1

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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 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 526 , Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers -- Part of the Class 520 Series

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 558 , Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 0 0 1

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Class 585 , Chemistry of Hydrocarbon Compounds

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 0 0 1

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Class 601 , Surgery: Kinesitherapy

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 0 0 1

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Class 602 , Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 706 , Data Processing: Artificial Intelligence

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 0 1

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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 ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class ALL, --- ALL CLASSES ---
Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 258 248 273 321 327 1,427
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