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Class
166
,
Wells
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 9 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 26 |
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Class
606
,
Surgery
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
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Class
175
,
Boring or Penetrating the Earth
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
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Class
322
,
Electricity: Single Generator Systems
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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Class
588
,
Hazardous or Toxic Waste Destruction or Containment
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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Class
073
,
Measuring and Testing
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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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 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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Class
446
,
Amusement Devices: Toys
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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Class
037
,
Excavating
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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Class
043
,
Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Class
072
,
Metal Deforming
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Class
119
,
Animal Husbandry
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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
137
,
Fluid Handling
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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Class
181
,
Acoustics
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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Class
204
,
Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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Class
244
,
Aeronautics
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Class
267
,
Spring Devices
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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Class
273
,
Amusement Devices: Games
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Class
310
,
Electrical Generator or Motor Structure
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Class
324
,
Electricity: Measuring and Testing
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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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 ==> | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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Class
433
,
Dentistry
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Class
473
,
Games Using Tangible Projectile
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Class
482
,
Exercise Devices
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Class
702
,
Data Processing: Measuring, Calibrating, or Testing
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Class
714
,
Error Detection/Correction and Fault Detection/Recovery
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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Class
005
,
Beds
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Class
016
,
Miscellaneous Hardware
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Class
024
,
Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, Etc.
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Class
033
,
Geometrical Instruments
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
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# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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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 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Class
052
,
Static Structures (e.g., Buildings)
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Class
060
,
Power Plants
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
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# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Class
081
,
Tools
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
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# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Class
114
,
Ships
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Class
123
,
Internal-Combustion Engines
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Class
126
,
Stoves and Furnaces
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Class
128
,
Surgery
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
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# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Class
132
,
Toilet
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Class
138
,
Pipes and Tubular Conduits
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Class
180
,
Motor Vehicles
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Class
210
,
Liquid Purification or Separation
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Class
211
,
Supports: Racks
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Class
219
,
Electric Heating
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
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# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Class
224
,
Package and Article Carriers
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
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# of Patent Grants ==> | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Class
236
,
Automatic Temperature and Humidity Regulation
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Class
250
,
Radiant Energy
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
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# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Class
280
,
Land Vehicles
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
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# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Class
291
,
Track Sanders
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 ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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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 | 0 | 1 |
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Class
340
,
Communications: Electrical
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
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# of Patent Grants ==> | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Class
362
,
Illumination
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
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# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Class
379
,
Telephonic Communications
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
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# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Class
381
,
Electrical Audio Signal Processing Systems and Devices
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
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# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Class
392
,
Electric Resistance Heating Devices
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
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# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Class
405
,
Hydraulic and Earth Engineering
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
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# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Class
427
,
Coating Processes
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
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# of Patent Grants ==> | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Class
705
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Data Processing: Financial, Business Practice, Management, or Cost/Price Determination
Year of Grant ==> | -- 1995 -- | -- 1996 -- | -- 1997 -- | -- 1998 -- | -- 1999 -- | -- Total -- |
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# of Patent Grants ==> | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Class ALL,
--- ALL CLASSES ---
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Year of Grant ==>
-- 1995 --
-- 1996 --
-- 1997 --
-- 1998 --
-- 1999 --
-- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==>
24
20
25
31
30
130
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