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

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

Count of 2011 - 2015 Utility Patent Grants
As Distributed By Calendar Year of Grant

- Explanation of Data -

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

LOUISIANA

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

The following table displays technology classes and counts of utility patents classified in them; patents are distributed by year of patent grant.
Class Class Title 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total
166 Wells (shafts or deep borings in the earth, e.g., for oil and gas) 35 54 39 45 46 219
424 Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions (includes Class 514) 8 19 24 16 27 94
520 Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers (includes Classes 520-528) 7 10 13 22 15 67
532 Organic Compounds (includes Classes 532-570) 15 15 6 12 6 54
210 Liquid Purification or Separation 9 12 11 16 3 51
198 Conveyors: Power-Driven 5 3 8 14 11 41
405 Hydraulic and Earth Engineering 4 6 7 10 13 40
340 Communications: Electrical 5 7 3 10 5 30
435 Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology 8 7 7 2 6 30
128 Surgery (includes Class 600) 3 4 8 7 6 28
175 Boring or Penetrating the Earth 4 7 6 5 6 28
073 Measuring and Testing 5 6 5 4 6 26
606 Surgery (instruments) 2 6 8 4 5 25
705 DP: Financial, Business Practice, Management, or Cost/Price Determination (Data Processing) 3 6 4 8 3 24
131 Tobacco 4 4 6 3 6 23
137 Fluid Handling 3 3 5 5 6 22
029 Metal Working 1 3 3 5 8 20
294 Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements 3 2 4 6 4 19
382 Image Analysis 2 2 6 6 3 19
052 Static Structures (e.g., Buildings) 2 3 1 5 7 18
114 Ships 4 2 2 4 6 18
220 Receptacles 3 1 5 6 2 17
414 Material or Article Handling 1 4 2 4 5 16
119 Animal Husbandry 4 5 1 2 3 15
702 DP: Measuring, Calibrating, or Testing (Data Processing) 4 5 3 1 2 15
162 Paper Making and Fiber Liberation 6 2 4 2 0 14
211 Supports: Racks 2 3 5 2 2 14
623 Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, or Aids and Accessories Therefor 0 3 2 6 3 14
250 Radiant Energy 0 2 2 5 4 13
422 Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing 1 1 6 1 4 13
423 Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds 1 3 2 1 6 13
473 Games Using Tangible Projectile 3 1 4 3 2 13
134 Cleaning and Liquid Contact with Solids 4 1 2 2 3 12
709 Multicomputer Data Transferring (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 5 4 1 1 1 12
015 Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning 1 1 3 4 2 11
043 Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying 1 4 1 2 3 11
095 Gas Separation: Processes 1 1 4 4 1 11
182 Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold 2 2 4 1 2 11
206 Special Receptacle or Package 1 3 4 2 1 11
219 Electric Heating 0 1 4 4 2 11
324 Electricity: Measuring and Testing 2 2 4 1 2 11
348 Television 1 1 3 2 4 11
455 Telecommunications 0 1 4 2 4 11
701 DP: Vehicles, Navigation, and Relative Location (Data Processing) 2 2 2 4 1 11
062 Refrigeration 2 2 4 1 1 10
099 Foods and Beverages: Apparatus 1 1 2 4 2 10
102 Ammunition and Explosives 0 1 3 2 4 10
126 Stoves and Furnaces 3 3 1 1 2 10
280 Land Vehicles 2 2 2 1 3 10
367 Communications, Electrical: Acoustic Wave Systems and Devices 1 1 3 2 3 10
707 DP: Database and File Management or Data Structures (Data Processing) 2 1 4 1 2 10
002 Apparel 0 1 2 3 3 9
042 Firearms 2 1 1 0 5 9
224 Package and Article Carriers 0 0 2 2 5 9
296 Land Vehicles: Bodies and Tops 0 2 4 3 0 9
507 Earth Boring, Well Treating, and Oil Field Chemistry 4 2 0 1 2 9
530 Chemistry: Natural Resins or Derivatives; Peptides or Proteins; Lignins or Reaction Products Thereof 1 2 2 3 1 9
585 Chemistry of Hydrocarbon Compounds 3 0 3 2 1 9
604 Surgery (Medicators and Receptors) 1 4 1 1 2 9
800 Multicellular Living Organisms and Unmodified Parts Thereof and Related Processes 0 1 1 3 4 9
004 Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons 0 2 1 3 2 8
005 Beds 1 1 0 3 3 8
208 Mineral Oils: Processes and Products 3 0 3 1 1 8
312 Supports: Cabinet Structure 2 0 2 3 1 8
383 Flexible Bags 0 0 1 5 2 8
410 Freight Accommodation On Freight Carrier 2 3 1 1 1 8
428 Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles 5 0 3 0 0 8
440 Marine Propulsion 3 3 0 0 2 8
452 Butchering 1 1 4 1 1 8
024 Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, Etc. 1 2 2 1 1 7
056 Harvesters 1 2 2 1 1 7
060 Power Plants 2 1 2 2 0 7
081 Tools 4 0 1 0 2 7
108 Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces 3 1 2 1 0 7
235 Registers (e.g., cash registers, calculators, devices for counting movements of devices, etc.) 1 3 2 1 0 7
439 Electrical Connectors 0 3 2 1 1 7
502 Catalyst, Solid Sorbent, or Support Therefor: Product or Process of Making 1 1 1 3 1 7
014 Bridges 2 1 2 1 0 6
083 Cutting 1 1 0 2 2 6
156 Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture 0 2 1 0 3 6
225 Severing by Tearing or Breaking 0 0 1 2 3 6
285 Pipe Joints or Couplings 1 2 1 1 1 6
297 Chairs and Seats 1 3 1 1 0 6
362 Illumination 1 0 2 3 0 6
403 Joints and Connections 0 5 1 0 0 6
482 Exercise Devices 2 0 0 2 2 6
607 Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application 1 1 3 0 1 6
703 DP: Structural Design, Modeling, Simulation, and Emulation (Data Processing) 0 0 0 3 3 6
008 Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical Modification of Textiles and Fibers 1 1 1 0 2 5
033 Geometrical Instruments 0 2 1 1 1 5
036 Boots, Shoes, and Leggings 0 2 1 2 0 5
084 Music 1 0 2 1 1 5
139 Textiles: Weaving 3 1 0 1 0 5
209 Classifying, Separating, and Assorting Solids 0 1 0 2 2 5
254 Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force 1 2 1 0 1 5
264 Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes 1 0 1 3 0 5
404 Road Structure, Process, or Apparatus 0 0 1 2 2 5
426 Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and Products 1 0 1 1 2 5
433 Dentistry 2 1 0 2 0 5
493 Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web 1 2 0 1 1 5
508 Solid Anti-Friction Devices, Materials Therefor, Lubricant or Separant Compositions for Moving Solid Surfaces, and Miscellaneous Mineral Oil Compositions 3 0 2 0 0 5
518 Chemistry: Fischer-Tropsch Processes; or Purification or Recovery of Products Thereof 0 0 3 2 0 5
016 Miscellaneous Hardware (e.g., Bushing, Carpet Fastener, Caster, Door Closer, Panel Hanger, Attachable or Adjunct Handle, Hinge, Window Sash Balance, Etc.) 0 0 0 3 1 4
034 Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact with Solids 0 2 1 1 0 4
040 Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting 1 0 1 1 1 4
057 Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining 0 2 0 2 0 4
096 Gas Separation: Apparatus 1 1 1 1 0 4
116 Signals and Indicators 0 1 0 2 1 4
124 Mechanical Guns and Projectors 3 0 0 0 1 4
203 Distillation: Processes, Separatory 1 0 1 2 0 4
248 Supports (e.g., for holding articles, etc.) 1 1 0 1 1 4
251 Valves and Valve Actuation 0 1 0 2 1 4
252 Compositions 3 1 0 0 0 4
363 Electric Power Conversion Systems 0 0 1 2 1 4
366 Agitating (e.g., of articles and materials) 1 0 2 1 0 4
370 Multiplex Communications 0 0 1 2 1 4
375 Pulse or Digital Communications 0 2 1 1 0 4
415 Rotary Kinetic Fluid Motors or Pumps 0 2 1 1 0 4
417 Pumps 0 1 2 0 1 4
434 Education and Demonstration 1 0 1 0 2 4
436 Chemistry: Analytical and Immunological Testing 1 0 1 1 1 4
441 Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices 0 0 2 1 1 4
504 Plant Protecting and Regulating Compositions 1 1 1 1 0 4
700 DP: Generic Control Systems or Specific Applications (Data Processing) 0 2 0 1 1 4
706 DP: Artificial Intelligence (Data Processing) 0 1 1 2 0 4
715 DP: Presentation Processing of Document, Operator Interface Processing, and Screen Saver Display Processing (Data Processing) 0 0 2 2 0 4
037 Excavating 1 0 2 0 0 3
044 Fuel and Related Compositions 0 1 0 1 1 3
047 Plant Husbandry 1 0 2 0 0 3
048 Gas: Heating and Illuminating 2 0 0 1 0 3
059 Chain, Staple, and Horseshoe Making 1 1 0 0 1 3
072 Metal Deforming 1 0 0 2 0 3
075 Specialized Metallurgical Processes, Compositions for Use Therein, Consolidated Metal Powder Compositions, and Loose Metal Particulate Mixtures 2 0 1 0 0 3
105 Railway Rolling Stock 1 0 1 1 0 3
106 Compositions: Coating or Plastic 1 0 2 0 0 3
138 Pipes and Tubular Conduits 1 0 1 0 1 3
141 Fluent Material Handling, with Receiver or Receiver Coacting Means 0 2 1 0 0 3
172 Earth Working 0 1 0 0 2 3
222 Dispensing (apparatus and process) 1 1 1 0 0 3
229 Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes 1 0 0 2 0 3
239 Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing 0 2 0 0 1 3
261 Gas and Liquid Contact Apparatus 1 1 0 1 0 3
310 Electrical Generator or Motor Structure 1 0 0 1 1 3
345 Computer Graphics Processing and Selective Visual Display Systems 0 0 1 2 0 3
359 Optical: Systems and Elements 0 1 0 1 1 3
411 Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-Deformed, or Locked-Threaded Fastener 0 0 2 0 1 3
416 Fluid Reaction Surfaces (i.e., Impellers) 0 0 0 1 2 3
427 Coating Processes 0 2 0 1 0 3
431 Combustion 1 0 0 0 2 3
602 Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage 0 2 0 0 1 3
717 DP: Software Development, Installation, and Management (Data Processing) 1 0 0 1 1 3
725 Interactive Video Distribution Systems 0 0 1 0 2 3
726 Information Security 1 2 0 0 0 3
030 Cutlery 0 0 0 1 1 2
074 Machine Element or Mechanism 0 1 0 0 1 2
082 Turning (e.g., for metal working) 1 0 1 0 0 2
132 Toilet 0 0 2 0 0 2
135 Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane 0 1 0 1 0 2
160 Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel 0 1 0 1 0 2
188 Brakes 1 1 0 0 0 2
204 Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy 0 0 1 0 1 2
205 Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the Compositions 0 1 1 0 0 2
221 Article Dispensing 1 0 1 0 0 2
223 Apparel Apparatus 0 0 1 0 1 2
226 Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length 0 0 0 0 2 2
228 Metal Fusion Bonding 0 0 0 1 1 2
241 Solid Material Comminution or Disintegration 1 0 0 1 0 2
242 Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding 1 0 0 1 0 2
273 Amusement Devices: Games 0 0 1 1 0 2
290 Prime-Mover Dynamo Plants 1 1 0 0 0 2
313 Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices 0 1 0 1 0 2
320 Electricity: Battery or Capacitor Charging or Discharging 1 1 0 0 0 2
335 Electricity: Magnetically Operated Switches, Magnets, and Electromagnets 1 1 0 0 0 2
356 Optics: Measuring and Testing 0 1 0 1 0 2
361 Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices 0 0 1 0 1 2
379 Telephonic Communications 0 0 1 1 0 2
384 Bearings 0 0 0 1 1 2
385 Optical Waveguides 0 0 0 1 1 2
406 Conveyors: Fluid Current 0 0 0 1 1 2
408 Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool 1 0 1 0 0 2
432 Heating 0 1 1 0 0 2
446 Amusement Devices: Toys 0 1 0 0 1 2
451 Abrading 0 0 1 0 1 2
472 Amusement Devices 0 1 0 0 1 2
588 Hazardous or Toxic Waste Destruction or Containment 0 0 1 1 0 2
713 Support (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 0 1 1 0 0 2
012 Boot and Shoe Making 1 0 0 0 0 1
053 Package Making 0 0 1 0 0 1
055 Gas Separation 0 0 1 0 0 1
063 Jewelry 0 0 0 0 1 1
065 Glass Manufacturing 0 0 0 0 1 1
087 Textiles: Braiding, Netting, and Lace Making 1 0 0 0 0 1
089 Ordnance 0 0 0 1 0 1
091 Motors: Expansible Chamber Type 0 1 0 0 0 1
100 Presses 1 0 0 0 0 1
101 Printing 1 0 0 0 0 1
111 Planting 0 0 1 0 0 1
123 Internal-Combustion Engines 0 0 0 0 1 1
127 Sugar, Starch, and Carbohydrates 0 0 0 0 1 1
136 Batteries: Thermoelectric and Photoelectric 1 0 0 0 0 1
148 Metal Treatment 0 0 0 0 1 1
159 Concentrating Evaporators 0 1 0 0 0 1
165 Heat Exchange 0 0 0 1 0 1
173 Tool Driving or Impacting 0 0 0 1 0 1
174 Electricity: Conductors and Insulators 0 1 0 0 0 1
177 Weighing Scales 0 0 0 1 0 1
200 Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers 0 0 1 0 0 1
202 Distillation: Apparatus 0 1 0 0 0 1
215 Bottles and Jars 0 0 0 1 0 1
227 Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus 0 0 1 0 0 1
236 Automatic Temperature and Humidity Regulation 0 1 0 0 0 1
244 Aeronautics and Astronautics 0 0 1 0 0 1
256 Fences 0 0 0 0 1 1
257 Active Solid-State Devices (e.g., Transistors, Solid-State Diodes) 0 0 0 0 1 1
260 Chemistry of Carbon Compounds 1 0 0 0 0 1
267 Spring Devices 0 0 0 0 1 1
269 Work Holders 0 0 1 0 0 1
277 Seal for a Joint or Juncture 0 0 0 0 1 1
292 Closure Fasteners 0 0 0 1 0 1
293 Vehicle Fenders 0 0 0 1 0 1
301 Land Vehicles: Wheels and Axles 1 0 0 0 0 1
318 Electricity: Motive Power Systems 1 0 0 0 0 1
327 Miscellaneous Active Electrical Nonlinear Devices, Circuits, and Systems 0 0 0 0 1 1
333 Wave Transmission Lines and Networks 0 1 0 0 0 1
342 Communications: Directive Radio Wave Systems and Devices (e.g., Radar, Radio Navigation) 0 0 0 0 1 1
368 Horology: Time Measuring Systems or Devices 1 0 0 0 0 1
372 Coherent Light Generators 1 0 0 0 0 1
378 X-Ray or Gamma Ray Systems or Devices 1 0 0 0 0 1
381 Electrical Audio Signal Processing Systems and Devices 1 0 0 0 0 1
392 Electric Resistance Heating Devices 0 1 0 0 0 1
396 Photography 0 1 0 0 0 1
401 Coating Implements with Material Supply 0 0 0 1 0 1
429 Chemistry: Electrical Current Producing Apparatus, Product, and Process 1 0 0 0 0 1
430 Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or Product Thereof 0 0 0 1 0 1
438 Semiconductor Device Manufacturing: Process 1 0 0 0 0 1
450 Foundation Garments 0 0 0 1 0 1
463 Amusement Devices: Games 1 0 0 0 0 1
464 Rotary Shafts, Gudgeons, Housings, and Flexible Couplings for Rotary Shafts 0 0 0 1 0 1
510 Cleaning Compositions for Solid Surfaces, Auxiliary Compositions Therefor, or Processes of Preparing the Compositions 0 0 0 1 0 1
704 DP: Speech Signal Processing, Linguistics, Language Translation, and Audio Compression/Decompression (Data Processing) 0 0 0 1 0 1
711 Memory (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 0 0 0 1 0 1
ALL ALL CLASSES 308 364 395 434 399 1900



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