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

Hartford, CT 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 187 , Elevator, Industrial Lift Truck, or Stationary Lift for Vehicle

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 23 30 32 46 29 160

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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 ==> 16 9 20 13 20 78

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Class 060 , Power Plants

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 19 11 4 9 13 56

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Class 356 , Optics: Measuring and Testing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 7 7 6 14 8 42

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Class 073 , Measuring and Testing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 11 8 4 9 5 37

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Class 361 , Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 8 5 7 9 7 36

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Class 428 , Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 7 9 5 8 7 36

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

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 13 3 5 7 7 35

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Class 415 , Rotary Kinetic Fluid Motors or Pumps

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 13 8 3 4 6 34

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Class 102 , Ammunition and Explosives

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 6 5 7 9 4 31

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Class 123 , Internal-Combustion Engines

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 4 5 6 10 5 30

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Class 210 , Liquid Purification or Separation

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 4 9 3 4 10 30

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Class 029 , Metal Working

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 9 3 2 8 6 28

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Class 376 , Induced Nuclear Reactions: Processes, Systems, and Elements

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 8 5 4 6 4 27

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Class 200 , Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 5 4 5 6 6 26

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Class 340 , Communications: Electrical

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 3 2 3 5 11 24

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Class 473 , Games Using Tangible Projectile

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 8 0 7 5 4 24

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Class 384 , Bearings

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 6 6 3 5 3 23

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Class 062 , Refrigeration

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 2 2 8 8 21

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Class 065 , Glass Manufacturing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 4 3 8 4 21

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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 4 5 8 21

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Class 439 , Electrical Connectors

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 4 6 2 6 3 21

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Class 604 , Surgery

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 5 4 8 3 21

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Class 271 , Sheet Feeding or Delivering

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 7 5 3 0 5 20

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Class 435 , Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 6 5 7 20

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Class 156 , Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 5 2 3 4 5 19

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Class 318 , Electricity: Motive Power Systems

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 3 2 4 8 19

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Class 070 , Locks

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 3 1 3 10 1 18

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Class 174 , Electricity: Conductors and Insulators

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 4 7 5 18

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Class 335 , Electricity: Magnetically Operated Switches, Magnets, and Electromagnets

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 5 4 2 1 6 18

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

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 1 3 11 1 18

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Class 544 , Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 1 5 7 3 18

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Class 606 , Surgery

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

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Class 110 , Furnaces

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 4 1 3 6 3 17

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Class 250 , Radiant Energy

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 9 3 2 2 1 17

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Class 347 , Incremental Printing of Symbolic Information

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 2 4 6 4 17

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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 ==> 2 7 2 4 2 17

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Class 148 , Metal Treatment

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 4 3 2 4 3 16

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Class 385 , Optical Waveguides

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 4 1 4 0 7 16

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Class 427 , Coating Processes

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 3 4 8 16

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Class 015 , Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 4 1 1 4 5 15

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Class 219 , Electric Heating

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 2 4 1 6 15

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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 1 4 7 15

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Class 310 , Electrical Generator or Motor Structure

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 3 2 4 5 15

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Class 137 , Fluid Handling

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 6 2 3 1 14

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Class 292 , Closure Fasteners

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 5 4 3 2 14

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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 ==> 3 5 1 0 5 14

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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 ==> 2 3 1 3 4 13

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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 ==> 2 7 1 1 2 13

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Class 242 , Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 2 6 3 13

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Class 451 , Abrading

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 4 4 2 2 1 13

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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 ==> 3 1 3 5 1 13

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

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

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Class 222 , Dispensing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 4 1 3 2 12

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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 ==> 3 2 3 2 2 12

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Class 324 , Electricity: Measuring and Testing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 4 2 4 2 0 12

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Class 546 , Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 0 4 6 12

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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 3 0 4 5 12

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Class 362 , Illumination

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

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Class 206 , Special Receptacle or Package

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 5 4 0 2 0 11

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Class 244 , Aeronautics

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

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Class 423 , Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds

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

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Class 042 , Firearms

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 2 1 2 3 10

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Class 122 , Liquid Heaters and Vaporizers

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

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Class 204 , Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 3 2 2 2 1 10

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Class 372 , Coherent Light Generators

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 3 1 4 2 0 10

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Class 405 , Hydraulic and Earth Engineering

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 3 1 3 2 10

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Class 600 , Surgery

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 2 2 4 1 10

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Class 030 , Cutlery

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 2 2 2 3 9

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Class 048 , Gas: Heating and Illuminating

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 1 4 2 0 9

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Class 074 , Machine Element or Mechanism

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 4 1 1 3 0 9

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Class 096 , Gas Separation: Apparatus

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 3 0 6 9

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Class 188 , Brakes

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 0 2 0 5 9

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Class 248 , Supports

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 5 2 1 1 9

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Class 380 , Cryptography

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 0 3 2 2 9

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Class 417 , Pumps

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 1 1 2 3 9

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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 ==> 1 0 4 0 4 9

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Class 002 , Apparel

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

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Class 033 , Geometrical Instruments

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

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Class 118 , Coating Apparatus

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

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Class 182 , Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold

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

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Class 277 , Seal for a Joint or Juncture

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

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Class 403 , Joints and Connections

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

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Class 425 , Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus

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

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Class 548 , Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series

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

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Class 016 , Miscellaneous Hardware

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

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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 1 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 ==> 1 2 0 1 3 7

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Class 083 , Cutting

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

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Class 198 , Conveyors: Power-Driven

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

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Class 280 , Land Vehicles

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 5 1 7

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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 ==> 3 1 1 1 1 7

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Class 431 , Combustion

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

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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 1 3 0 1 7

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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 2 1 2 7

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Class 005 , Beds

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

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Class 053 , Package Making

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

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Class 101 , Printing

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

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Class 108 , Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces

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

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Class 227 , Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus

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

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Class 228 , Metal Fusion Bonding

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

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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 ==> 3 0 2 1 0 6

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Class 395 , Information Processing System Organization

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

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Class 411 , Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-Deformed, or Locked-Threaded Fastener

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

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Class 414 , Material or Article Handling

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

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Class 072 , Metal Deforming

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

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Class 081 , Tools

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

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Class 084 , Music

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

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Class 132 , Toilet

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

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Class 181 , Acoustics

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

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Class 218 , High-Voltage Switches with Arc Preventing or Extinguishing Devices

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

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Class 229 , Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes

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

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Class 235 , Registers

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

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Class 273 , Amusement Devices: Games

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

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Class 283 , Printed Matter

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

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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 2 1 1 0 5

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Class 379 , Telephonic Communications

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

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Class 382 , Image Analysis

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

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Class 400 , Typewriting Machines

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

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Class 418 , Rotary Expansible Chamber Devices

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

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Class 434 , Education and Demonstration

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

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Class 475 , Planetary Gear Transmission Systems or Components

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

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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 2 1 2 5

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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 ==> 2 2 0 0 1 5

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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 ==> 1 1 0 2 1 5

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Class 706 , Data Processing: Artificial Intelligence

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 4 1 0 0 5

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Class 089 , Ordnance

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

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Class 135 , Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane

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

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Class 138 , Pipes and Tubular Conduits

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

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Class 165 , Heat Exchange

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

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Class 220 , Receptacles

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

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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 0 0 3 4

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Class 252 , Compositions

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

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Class 307 , Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems

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

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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 1 0 1 4

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Class 370 , Multiplex Communications

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

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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 1 3 0 4

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Class 399 , Electrophotography

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

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Class 409 , Gear Cutting, Milling, or Planing

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

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Class 419 , Powder Metallurgy Processes

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

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Class 433 , Dentistry

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

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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 0 0 2 1 4

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Class 482 , Exercise Devices

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

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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 0 3 1 0 4

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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 1 1 1 4

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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 1 0 2 1 4

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Class 024 , Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, Etc.

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

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Class 034 , Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact with Solids

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

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Class 037 , Excavating

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

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Class 055 , Gas Separation

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

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Class 106 , Compositions: Coating or Plastic

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

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Class 112 , Sewing

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

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Class 211 , Supports: Racks

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

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Class 215 , Bottles and Jars

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

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Class 236 , Automatic Temperature and Humidity Regulation

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

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Class 251 , Valves and Valve Actuation

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

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Class 279 , Chucks or Sockets

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

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Class 336 , Inductor Devices

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

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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 1 1 0 1 3

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Class 358 , Facsimile and Static Presentation Processing

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

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Class 374 , Thermal Measuring and Testing

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

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Class 454 , Ventilation

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

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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 0 0 2 1 3

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Class 549 , 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 2 3

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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 ==> 0 0 2 0 1 3

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Class 004 , Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons

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

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Class 047 , Plant Husbandry

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

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Class 049 , Movable or Removable Closures

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

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Class 087 , Textiles: Braiding, Netting, and Lace Making

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

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Class 114 , Ships

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

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Class 116 , Signals and Indicators

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

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Class 119 , Animal Husbandry

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

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Class 124 , Mechanical Guns and Projectors

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

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Class 126 , Stoves and Furnaces

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

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Class 128 , Surgery

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

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Class 144 , Woodworking

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 0 1 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 162 , Paper Making and Fiber Liberation

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

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Class 164 , Metal Founding

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

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Class 180 , Motor Vehicles

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

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Class 192 , Clutches and Power-Stop Control

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

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Class 216 , Etching a Substrate: Processes

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

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Class 221 , Article Dispensing

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

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Class 226 , Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length

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

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Class 266 , Metallurgical Apparatus

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

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Class 270 , Sheet-Material Associating

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

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Class 297 , Chairs and Seats

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

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Class 312 , Supports: Cabinet Structure

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

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Class 313 , Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices

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

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Class 315 , Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices: Systems

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 0 0 2 2

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Class 348 , Television

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

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Class 363 , Electric Power Conversion Systems

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

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Class 366 , Agitating

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

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Class 375 , Pulse or Digital Communications

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

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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 ==> 1 0 0 0 1 2

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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 ==> 0 1 0 0 1 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 0 0 1 1 2

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Class 446 , Amusement Devices: Toys

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

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Class 463 , Amusement Devices: Games

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

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Class 502 , Catalyst, Solid Sorbent, or Support Therefor: Product or Process of Making

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

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Class 504 , Plant Protecting and Regulating Compositions

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

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Class 540 , Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series

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

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Class 562 , Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series

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

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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 ==> 0 0 2 0 0 2

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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 2 0 2

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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 0 0 0 2 2

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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 0 0 1 1 2

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Class 038 , Textiles: Ironing or Smoothing

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

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Class 044 , Fuel and Related Compositions

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

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Class 056 , Harvesters

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

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Class 057 , Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining

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

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Class 075 , Specialized Metallurgical Processes, Compositions for Use Therein, Consolidated Metal Powder Compositions, and Loose Metal Particulate Mixtures

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

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Class 091 , Motors: Expansible Chamber Type

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

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Class 095 , Gas Separation: Processes

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

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Class 099 , Foods and Beverages: Apparatus

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

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Class 136 , Batteries: Thermoelectric and Photoelectric

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 ==> 1 0 0 0 0 1

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Class 184 , Lubrication

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

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Class 203 , Distillation: Processes, Separatory

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

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Class 224 , Package and Article Carriers

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

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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 ==> 0 1 0 0 0 1

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Class 261 , Gas and Liquid Contact Apparatus

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

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Class 267 , Spring Devices

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

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Class 269 , Work Holders

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

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Class 296 , Land Vehicles: Bodies and Tops

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

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Class 298 , Land Vehicles: Dumping

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

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Class 300 , Brush, Broom, and Mop Making

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

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Class 333 , Wave Transmission Lines and Networks

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

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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 ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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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 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 351 , Optics: Eye Examining, Vision Testing and Correcting

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

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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 ==> 0 1 0 0 0 1

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Class 369 , Dynamic Information Storage or Retrieval

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

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Class 401 , Coating Implements with Material Supply

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

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Class 408 , Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool

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

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Class 412 , Bookbinding: Process and Apparatus

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

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Class 420 , Alloys or Metallic Compositions

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

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Class 438 , Semiconductor Device Manufacturing: Process

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

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Class 440 , Marine Propulsion

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

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Class 470 , Threaded, Headed Fastener, or Washer Making: Process and Apparatus

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

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Class 493 , Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web

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

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Class 494 , Imperforate Bowl: Centrifugal Separators

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

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Class 556 , Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series

Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 0 0 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 560 , 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 564 , Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series

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

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

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

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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 0 1 1

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Class 708 , Electrical Computers: Arithmetic Processing and Calculating

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

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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 ==> 0 0 1 0 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 1 0 0 1

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Class ALL, --- ALL CLASSES ---
Year of Grant ==> -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- 1999 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 418 374 375 507 485 2,159
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