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]](/web/gifs/expln.gif)
Rank Ordered Listing of Technology Classes Receiving 1 or More Utility Patents During the Period
Originating From
Peoria-Pekin, IL MSA
(patent origin is determined by the residence of the first-named inventor)
(technology class is determined by the primary classification assigned to the patent- see 'Explanation of Data')
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Class
123
,
Internal-Combustion Engines
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
14
|
31
|
30
|
20
|
24
|
119
|
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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 ==>
|
13
|
17
|
20
|
15
|
27
|
92
|
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Class
060
,
Power Plants
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
6
|
12
|
6
|
8
|
5
|
37
|
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Class
037
,
Excavating
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
9
|
4
|
1
|
5
|
5
|
24
|
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Class
172
,
Earth Working
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
6
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
3
|
24
|
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Class
239
,
Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
4
|
7
|
4
|
6
|
24
|
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Class
073
,
Measuring and Testing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
4
|
4
|
7
|
5
|
22
|
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Class
074
,
Machine Element or Mechanism
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
4
|
8
|
4
|
2
|
20
|
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Class
180
,
Motor Vehicles
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
7
|
1
|
4
|
5
|
19
|
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Class
324
,
Electricity: Measuring and Testing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
4
|
7
|
6
|
1
|
0
|
18
|
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Class
305
,
Wheel Substitutes for Land Vehicles
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
3
|
2
|
6
|
2
|
16
|
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Class
137
,
Fluid Handling
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
4
|
2
|
4
|
3
|
15
|
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Class
702
,
Data Processing: Measuring, Calibrating, or Testing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
2
|
1
|
4
|
5
|
14
|
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Class
361
,
Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
12
|
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Class
477
,
Interrelated Power Delivery Controls, Including Engine Control
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
4
|
1
|
4
|
2
|
12
|
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Class
800
,
Multicellular Living Organisms and Unmodified Parts Thereof and Related Processes
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
6
|
4
|
11
|
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Class
475
,
Planetary Gear Transmission Systems or Components
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
6
|
11
|
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Class
435
,
Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
5
|
3
|
10
|
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Class
192
,
Clutches and Power-Stop Control
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
3
|
1
|
0
|
4
|
9
|
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Class
210
,
Liquid Purification or Separation
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
4
|
1
|
9
|
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Class
091
,
Motors: Expansible Chamber Type
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
8
|
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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
|
0
|
2
|
2
|
3
|
8
|
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Class
414
,
Material or Article Handling
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
3
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
8
|
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Class
417
,
Pumps
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
3
|
8
|
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Class
428
,
Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
8
|
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Class
092
,
Expansible Chamber Devices
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
7
|
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Class
148
,
Metal Treatment
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
3
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
7
|
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Class
219
,
Electric Heating
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
2
|
2
|
1
|
2
|
7
|
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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
|
2
|
1
|
2
|
1
|
7
|
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Class
340
,
Communications: Electrical
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
2
|
7
|
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Class
424
,
Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
3
|
1
|
7
|
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Class
029
,
Metal Working
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
2
|
6
|
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Class
251
,
Valves and Valve Actuation
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
6
|
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Class
318
,
Electricity: Motive Power Systems
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
6
|
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Class
427
,
Coating Processes
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
2
|
1
|
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 ==>
|
0
|
3
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
6
|
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Class
106
,
Compositions: Coating or Plastic
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
5
|
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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 ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
3
|
5
|
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Class
404
,
Road Structure, Process, or Apparatus
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
5
|
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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 ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
4
|
0
|
5
|
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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
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
4
|
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Class
174
,
Electricity: Conductors and Insulators
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
4
|
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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
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
1
|
4
|
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Class
336
,
Inductor Devices
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
1
|
4
|
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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
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
4
|
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Class
362
,
Illumination
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
4
|
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Class
384
,
Bearings
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
4
|
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Class
415
,
Rotary Kinetic Fluid Motors or Pumps
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
4
|
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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
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
4
|
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Class
455
,
Telecommunications
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
4
|
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Class
072
,
Metal Deforming
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
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Class
188
,
Brakes
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
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Class
248
,
Supports
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
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Class
298
,
Land Vehicles: Dumping
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
3
|
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Class
341
,
Coded Data Generation or Conversion
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
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Class
374
,
Thermal Measuring and Testing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
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Class
451
,
Abrading
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
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Class
460
,
Crop Threshing or Separating
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
3
|
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Class
482
,
Exercise Devices
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
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
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
3
|
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Class
266
,
Metallurgical Apparatus
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
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Class
043
,
Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
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Class
049
,
Movable or Removable Closures
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
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Class
062
,
Refrigeration
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
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Class
070
,
Locks
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
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Class
111
,
Planting
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
2
|
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Class
138
,
Pipes and Tubular Conduits
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
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Class
164
,
Metal Founding
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
165
,
Heat Exchange
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
184
,
Lubrication
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
215
,
Bottles and Jars
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
220
,
Receptacles
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
241
,
Solid Material Comminution or Disintegration
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
283
,
Printed Matter
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
285
,
Pipe Joints or Couplings
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
292
,
Closure Fasteners
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
303
,
Fluid-Pressure and Analogous Brake Systems
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
307
,
Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
322
,
Electricity: Single Generator Systems
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
356
,
Optics: Measuring and Testing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
403
,
Joints and Connections
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
422
,
Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
439
,
Electrical Connectors
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
473
,
Games Using Tangible Projectile
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
501
,
Compositions: Ceramic
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
521
,
Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers -- Part of the Class 520 Series
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
554
,
Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
604
,
Surgery
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
345
,
Computer Graphics Processing, Operator Interface Processing, and Selective Visual Display
Systems
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
200
,
Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
431
,
Combustion
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
015
,
Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
044
,
Fuel and Related Compositions
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
054
,
Harness
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
083
,
Cutting
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
084
,
Music
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
089
,
Ordnance
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
095
,
Gas Separation: Processes
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
108
,
Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
118
,
Coating Apparatus
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
119
,
Animal Husbandry
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
134
,
Cleaning and Liquid Contact with Solids
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
141
,
Fluent Material Handling, with Receiver or Receiver Coacting Means
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
152
,
Resilient Tires and Wheels
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
156
,
Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
177
,
Weighing Scales
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
181
,
Acoustics
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
204
,
Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
221
,
Article Dispensing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
235
,
Registers
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
267
,
Spring Devices
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
280
,
Land Vehicles
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
296
,
Land Vehicles: Bodies and Tops
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
297
,
Chairs and Seats
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
299
,
Mining or In Situ Disintegration of Hard Material
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
301
,
Land Vehicles: Wheels and Axles
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
323
,
Electricity: Power Supply or Regulation Systems
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
332
,
Modulators
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
343
,
Communications: Radio Wave Antennas
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
370
,
Multiplex Communications
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
381
,
Electrical Audio Signal Processing Systems and Devices
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
382
,
Image Analysis
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
407
,
Cutters, for Shaping
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
411
,
Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-Deformed, or Locked-Threaded Fastener