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
Ann Arbor, MI PMSA
(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
514
,
Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
23
|
31
|
38
|
30
|
51
|
173
|
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Class
123
,
Internal-Combustion Engines
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
10
|
14
|
27
|
17
|
17
|
85
|
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Class
435
,
Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
8
|
3
|
22
|
16
|
19
|
68
|
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Class
073
,
Measuring and Testing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
9
|
12
|
10
|
7
|
9
|
48
|
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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 ==>
|
4
|
17
|
4
|
7
|
13
|
45
|
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Class
280
,
Land Vehicles
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
9
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
5
|
41
|
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Class
604
,
Surgery
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
11
|
10
|
5
|
10
|
2
|
38
|
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Class
303
,
Fluid-Pressure and Analogous Brake Systems
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
7
|
13
|
8
|
3
|
4
|
35
|
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Class
356
,
Optics: Measuring and Testing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
7
|
7
|
5
|
6
|
8
|
33
|
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Class
600
,
Surgery
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
5
|
5
|
6
|
6
|
8
|
30
|
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Class
060
,
Power Plants
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
5
|
7
|
2
|
7
|
9
|
30
|
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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 ==>
|
3
|
2
|
6
|
13
|
4
|
28
|
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Class
340
,
Communications: Electrical
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
5
|
9
|
9
|
4
|
28
|
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Class
296
,
Land Vehicles: Bodies and Tops
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
4
|
6
|
4
|
5
|
7
|
26
|
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Class
074
,
Machine Element or Mechanism
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
2
|
6
|
2
|
10
|
23
|
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Class
029
,
Metal Working
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
4
|
2
|
3
|
5
|
10
|
23
|
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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 ==>
|
4
|
6
|
4
|
3
|
6
|
23
|
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Class
475
,
Planetary Gear Transmission Systems or Components
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
6
|
4
|
3
|
3
|
7
|
23
|
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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
|
8
|
5
|
2
|
5
|
22
|
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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 ==>
|
2
|
3
|
3
|
6
|
7
|
22
|
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Class
428
,
Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
5
|
1
|
7
|
6
|
21
|
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Class
192
,
Clutches and Power-Stop Control
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
4
|
3
|
5
|
6
|
20
|
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Class
248
,
Supports
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
7
|
1
|
1
|
5
|
5
|
20
|
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Class
180
,
Motor Vehicles
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
4
|
2
|
6
|
5
|
19
|
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Class
210
,
Liquid Purification or Separation
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
4
|
3
|
6
|
1
|
5
|
19
|
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Class
427
,
Coating Processes
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
6
|
4
|
2
|
5
|
19
|
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Class
359
,
Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
5
|
5
|
3
|
2
|
3
|
18
|
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Class
382
,
Image Analysis
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
4
|
3
|
3
|
5
|
18
|
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Class
137
,
Fluid Handling
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
2
|
6
|
17
|
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Class
219
,
Electric Heating
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
2
|
5
|
3
|
4
|
17
|
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Class
362
,
Illumination
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
3
|
7
|
4
|
1
|
17
|
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Class
318
,
Electricity: Motive Power Systems
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
2
|
3
|
5
|
3
|
16
|
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Class
250
,
Radiant Energy
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
4
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
0
|
16
|
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Class
372
,
Coherent Light Generators
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
5
|
1
|
5
|
3
|
1
|
15
|
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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 ==>
|
1
|
1
|
4
|
2
|
6
|
14
|
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Class
385
,
Optical Waveguides
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
4
|
7
|
14
|
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Class
417
,
Pumps
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
5
|
5
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
14
|
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Class
324
,
Electricity: Measuring and Testing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
4
|
1
|
2
|
5
|
1
|
13
|
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Class
297
,
Chairs and Seats
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
2
|
4
|
3
|
1
|
12
|
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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 ==>
|
1
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
5
|
12
|
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Class
165
,
Heat Exchange
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
3
|
1
|
5
|
3
|
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
|
3
|
3
|
2
|
3
|
12
|
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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 ==>
|
3
|
0
|
3
|
2
|
3
|
11
|
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Class
239
,
Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
8
|
11
|
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Class
310
,
Electrical Generator or Motor Structure
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
4
|
2
|
3
|
1
|
11
|
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Class
414
,
Material or Article Handling
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
3
|
3
|
2
|
1
|
11
|
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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 ==>
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
5
|
11
|
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Class
606
,
Surgery
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
9
|
11
|
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Class
052
,
Static Structures (e.g., Buildings)
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
2
|
10
|
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Class
188
,
Brakes
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
4
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
10
|
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Class
451
,
Abrading
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
1
|
3
|
1
|
2
|
9
|
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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
|
0
|
2
|
2
|
3
|
9
|
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Class
062
,
Refrigeration
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
3
|
1
|
9
|
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Class
361
,
Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
5
|
1
|
9
|
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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 ==>
|
3
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
2
|
9
|
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Class
285
,
Pipe Joints or Couplings
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
4
|
0
|
3
|
1
|
9
|
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Class
206
,
Special Receptacle or Package
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
8
|
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Class
439
,
Electrical Connectors
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
8
|
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Class
343
,
Communications: Radio Wave Antennas
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
2
|
2
|
8
|
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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 ==>
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
8
|
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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
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
8
|
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Class
156
,
Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
7
|
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Class
015
,
Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
7
|
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Class
033
,
Geometrical Instruments
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
1
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
7
|
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Class
136
,
Batteries: Thermoelectric and Photoelectric
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
6
|
7
|
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Class
141
,
Fluent Material Handling, with Receiver or Receiver Coacting Means
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
3
|
7
|
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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 ==>
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
7
|
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Class
366
,
Agitating
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
7
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
403
,
Joints and Connections
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
7
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
434
,
Education and Demonstration
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
3
|
2
|
7
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 ==>
|
1
|
3
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
7
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
548
,
Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
3
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
7
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
200
,
Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
3
|
6
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
002
,
Apparel
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
6
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
204
,
Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
4
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
6
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
215
,
Bottles and Jars
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
6
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
277
,
Seal for a Joint or Juncture
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
6
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
301
,
Land Vehicles: Wheels and Axles
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
6
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
307
,
Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
6
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
313
,
Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
6
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
|
2
|
1
|
2
|
6
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 ==>
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
3
|
6
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
292
,
Closure Fasteners
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
6
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
134
,
Cleaning and Liquid Contact with Solids
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
6
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
228
,
Metal Fusion Bonding
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
5
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
004
,
Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
5
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
005
,
Beds
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
5
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
072
,
Metal Deforming
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
5
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
222
,
Dispensing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
5
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
236
,
Automatic Temperature and Humidity Regulation
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
4
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
5
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
370
,
Multiplex Communications
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
4
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
5
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
378
,
X-Ray or Gamma Ray Systems or Devices
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
5
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
384
,
Bearings
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
5
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
415
,
Rotary Kinetic Fluid Motors or Pumps
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
5
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
438
,
Semiconductor Device Manufacturing: Process
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
4
|
5
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
474
,
Endless Belt Power Transmission Systems or Components
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
5
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
482
,
Exercise Devices
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
5
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
546
,
Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
3
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
5
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
473
,
Games Using Tangible Projectile
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
5
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
106
,
Compositions: Coating or Plastic
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
4
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
395
,
Information Processing System Organization
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
4
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
092
,
Expansible Chamber Devices
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
4
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
166
,
Wells
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
4
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
198
,
Conveyors: Power-Driven
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
4
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
252
,
Compositions
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
1
|
4
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
4
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
315
,
Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices: Systems
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
4
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
360
,
Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
4
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
405
,
Hydraulic and Earth Engineering
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
4
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
418
,
Rotary Expansible Chamber Devices
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
4
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
436
,
Chemistry: Analytical and Immunological Testing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
4
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
501
,
Compositions: Ceramic
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
4
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
560
,
Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
4
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
602
,
Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
0
|
4
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
209
,
Classifying, Separating, and Assorting Solids
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
4
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
118
,
Coating Apparatus
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
4
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
251
,
Valves and Valve Actuation
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
4
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 ==>
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
4
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
049
,
Movable or Removable Closures
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
119
,
Animal Husbandry
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
3
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
269
,
Work Holders
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
3
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
710
,
Electrical Computers and Digital Data Processing Systems: Input/Output
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
008
,
Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical Modification of Textiles and Fibers
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
065
,
Glass Manufacturing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
|
# of Patent Grants ==>
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
3
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 ==>
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
082
,
Turning