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

Patenting In U.S. Metropolitan and Micropolitan Areas
Breakout By Technology Class

Count of 2000 - 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

Kahului-Wailuku, HI

( Micropolitan Statistical Area )

( 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 )
( patent counts may not sum exactly due to rounding - see the Explanation of Data )
( regional areas are based on U.S. Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA) )

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 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total
128 Surgery (includes Class 600) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 3 7 5 20
435 Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 2 10
709 Multicomputer Data Transferring (Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems) 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 3 0 10
224 Package and Article Carriers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 6
424 Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions (includes Class 514) 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 6
455 Telecommunications 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 6
482 Exercise Devices 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 5
702 DP: Measuring, Calibrating, or Testing (Data Processing) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 0 5
707 DP: Database and File Management or Data Structures (Data Processing) 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 5
005 Beds 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 4
104 Railways 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 4
114 Ships 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4
244 Aeronautics and Astronautics 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 4
250 Radiant Energy 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4
257 Active Solid-State Devices (e.g., Transistors, Solid-State Diodes) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 4
356 Optics: Measuring and Testing 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4
359 Optical: Systems and Elements 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 4
473 Games Using Tangible Projectile 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 4
705 DP: Financial, Business Practice, Management, or Cost/Price Determination (Data Processing) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 4
002 Apparel 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3
043 Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3
095 Gas Separation: Processes 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
280 Land Vehicles 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 3
348 Television 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3
382 Image Analysis 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
472 Amusement Devices 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
607 Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3
703 DP: Structural Design, Modeling, Simulation, and Emulation (Data Processing) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 3
004 Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2
036 Boots, Shoes, and Leggings 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
052 Static Structures (e.g., Buildings) 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
070 Locks 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2
084 Music 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2
141 Fluent Material Handling, with Receiver or Receiver Coacting Means 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2
188 Brakes 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2
204 Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2
221 Article Dispensing 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
297 Chairs and Seats 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2
330 Amplifiers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
345 Computer Graphics Processing and Selective Visual Display Systems 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2
351 Optics: Eye Examining, Vision Testing and Correcting 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
365 Static Information Storage and Retrieval 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2
396 Photography 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
401 Coating Implements with Material Supply 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
422 Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
428 Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
440 Marine Propulsion 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
441 Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2
717 DP: Software Development, Installation, and Management (Data Processing) 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
800 Multicellular Living Organisms and Unmodified Parts Thereof and Related Processes 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
015 Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
016 Miscellaneous Hardware (e.g., Bushing, Carpet Fastener, Caster, Door Closer, Panel Hanger, Attachable or Adjunct Handle, Hinge, Window Sash Balance, Etc.) 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
024 Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, Etc. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
030 Cutlery 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
040 Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
100 Presses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
119 Animal Husbandry 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
160 Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
174 Electricity: Conductors and Insulators 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
181 Acoustics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
222 Dispensing (apparatus and process) 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
241 Solid Material Comminution or Disintegration 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
242 Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
264 Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
269 Work Holders 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
271 Sheet Feeding or Delivering 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
294 Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
310 Electrical Generator or Motor Structure 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
340 Communications: Electrical 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
342 Communications: Directive Radio Wave Systems and Devices (e.g., Radar, Radio Navigation) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
343 Communications: Radio Wave Antennas 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
369 Dynamic Information Storage or Retrieval 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
378 X-Ray or Gamma Ray Systems or Devices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
381 Electrical Audio Signal Processing Systems and Devices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
404 Road Structure, Process, or Apparatus 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
426 Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and Products 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
439 Electrical Connectors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
451 Abrading 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
463 Amusement Devices: Games 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
602 Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
604 Surgery (Medicators and Receptors) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
606 Surgery (instruments) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
623 Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, or Aids and Accessories Therefor 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
700 DP: Generic Control Systems or Specific Applications (Data Processing) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
706 DP: Artificial Intelligence (Data Processing) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
715 DP: Presentation Processing of Document, Operator Interface Processing, and Screen Saver Display Processing (Data Processing) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
725 Interactive Video Distribution Systems 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
726 Information Security 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
ALL ALL CLASSES 14 5 8 13 14 11 12 9 9 15 24 14 14 16 23 21 222


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