| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class 428 , Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
18 |
33 |
42 |
34 |
36 |
162 |
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Class 206 , Special Receptacle or Package
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
23 |
32 |
30 |
25 |
23 |
132 |
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Class 604 , Surgery
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
17 |
18 |
16 |
20 |
25 |
96 |
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Class 385 , Optical Waveguides
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
13 |
12 |
24 |
21 |
24 |
93 |
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Class 442 , Web or Sheet Containing Structurally Defined Element or Component (428/221)
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
11 |
17 |
18 |
27 |
20 |
93 |
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Class 340 , Communications: Electrical
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
11 |
13 |
14 |
26 |
21 |
84 |
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Class 379 , Telephonic Communications
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
9 |
14 |
13 |
25 |
21 |
82 |
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Class 052 , Static Structures (e.g., Buildings)
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
9 |
13 |
13 |
25 |
19 |
79 |
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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 ==> |
9 |
9 |
9 |
24 |
21 |
72 |
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Class 435 , Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
12 |
13 |
18 |
17 |
11 |
71 |
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Class 222 , Dispensing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
11 |
10 |
10 |
13 |
25 |
68 |
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Class 455 , Telecommunications
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
4 |
12 |
9 |
23 |
17 |
65 |
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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 ==> |
3 |
5 |
18 |
23 |
13 |
62 |
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Class 210 , Liquid Purification or Separation
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
7 |
15 |
16 |
13 |
10 |
61 |
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Class 156 , Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
14 |
11 |
10 |
15 |
10 |
60 |
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Class 429 , Chemistry: Electrical Current Producing Apparatus, Product, and Process
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
3 |
17 |
15 |
12 |
11 |
58 |
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Class 053 , Package Making
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
8 |
14 |
16 |
14 |
6 |
58 |
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Class 235 , Registers
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
15 |
4 |
6 |
19 |
14 |
57 |
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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 ==> |
8 |
9 |
11 |
13 |
16 |
56 |
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Class 600 , Surgery
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
9 |
9 |
4 |
13 |
16 |
51 |
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Class 348 , Television
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
6 |
15 |
7 |
9 |
12 |
49 |
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Class 062 , Refrigeration
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
13 |
12 |
7 |
3 |
9 |
44 |
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Class 405 , Hydraulic and Earth Engineering
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
3 |
14 |
7 |
10 |
10 |
44 |
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Class 427 , Coating Processes
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
9 |
8 |
7 |
7 |
12 |
43 |
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Class 361 , Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
3 |
9 |
6 |
12 |
12 |
42 |
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Class 211 , Supports: Racks
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
7 |
4 |
6 |
14 |
10 |
41 |
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Class 370 , Multiplex Communications
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
11 |
39 |
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Class 359 , Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
8 |
4 |
3 |
11 |
9 |
35 |
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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 ==> |
6 |
4 |
7 |
4 |
14 |
35 |
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Class 198 , Conveyors: Power-Driven
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
6 |
7 |
7 |
3 |
11 |
34 |
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Class 606 , Surgery
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
3 |
9 |
8 |
6 |
8 |
34 |
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Class 229 , Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
6 |
6 |
5 |
5 |
12 |
34 |
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Class 002 , Apparel
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
1 |
9 |
5 |
7 |
9 |
31 |
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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 ==> |
3 |
5 |
3 |
8 |
12 |
31 |
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Class 382 , Image Analysis
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
4 |
2 |
4 |
10 |
10 |
30 |
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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 ==> |
8 |
4 |
6 |
4 |
8 |
30 |
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Class 320 , Electricity: Battery or Capacitor Charging or Discharging
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
1 |
6 |
6 |
4 |
12 |
29 |
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Class 073 , Measuring and Testing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
3 |
10 |
5 |
7 |
3 |
28 |
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Class 239 , Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
4 |
4 |
4 |
7 |
8 |
27 |
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Class 439 , Electrical Connectors
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
4 |
4 |
8 |
7 |
4 |
27 |
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Class 705 , Data Processing: Financial, Business Practice, Management, or Cost/Price Determination
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
1 |
0 |
3 |
10 |
12 |
26 |
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Class 112 , Sewing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
3 |
4 |
8 |
3 |
7 |
25 |
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Class 709 , Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Multiple Computer or Process Coordinating
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
2 |
3 |
2 |
6 |
12 |
25 |
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Class 162 , Paper Making and Fiber Liberation
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
2 |
2 |
4 |
8 |
8 |
24 |
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Class 248 , Supports
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
8 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
24 |
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Class 482 , Exercise Devices
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
5 |
2 |
8 |
5 |
4 |
24 |
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Class 106 , Compositions: Coating or Plastic
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
2 |
4 |
4 |
6 |
7 |
23 |
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Class 473 , Games Using Tangible Projectile
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
7 |
4 |
1 |
5 |
6 |
23 |
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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 ==> |
3 |
8 |
3 |
7 |
2 |
23 |
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Class 015 , Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
3 |
1 |
6 |
8 |
4 |
22 |
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Class 362 , Illumination
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
3 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
7 |
22 |
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Class 119 , Animal Husbandry
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
4 |
7 |
1 |
6 |
3 |
21 |
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Class 128 , Surgery
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
2 |
2 |
4 |
5 |
8 |
21 |
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Class 324 , Electricity: Measuring and Testing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
5 |
8 |
7 |
1 |
0 |
21 |
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Class 356 , Optics: Measuring and Testing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
1 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
5 |
21 |
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Class 554 , Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
0 |
2 |
2 |
10 |
7 |
21 |
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Class 209 , Classifying, Separating, and Assorting Solids
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
4 |
3 |
2 |
6 |
6 |
20 |
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Class 220 , Receptacles
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
4 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
8 |
20 |
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Class 343 , Communications: Radio Wave Antennas
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
2 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
6 |
20 |
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Class 174 , Electricity: Conductors and Insulators
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
4 |
4 |
4 |
6 |
2 |
20 |
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Class 005 , Beds
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
2 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
8 |
19 |
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Class 124 , Mechanical Guns and Projectors
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
1 |
2 |
6 |
4 |
6 |
19 |
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Class 430 , Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or Product Thereof
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
0 |
1 |
4 |
6 |
7 |
18 |
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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 ==> |
5 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
18 |
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Class 029 , Metal Working
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
2 |
2 |
4 |
8 |
2 |
18 |
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Class 040 , Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
2 |
6 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
17 |
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Class 118 , Coating Apparatus
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
2 |
4 |
7 |
4 |
0 |
17 |
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Class 280 , Land Vehicles
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
4 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
6 |
17 |
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Class 446 , Amusement Devices: Toys
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
4 |
4 |
1 |
5 |
3 |
17 |
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Class 493 , Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
5 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
17 |
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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 ==> |
2 |
3 |
2 |
6 |
4 |
17 |
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Class 250 , Radiant Energy
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
6 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
5 |
17 |
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Class 380 , Cryptography
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
6 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
17 |
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Class 137 , Fluid Handling
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
3 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
6 |
16 |
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Class 375 , Pulse or Digital Communications
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
3 |
2 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
16 |
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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 ==> |
0 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
7 |
16 |
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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 ==> |
5 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
15 |
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Class 423 , Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
1 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
15 |
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Class 452 , Butchering
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
3 |
5 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
15 |
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Class 219 , Electric Heating
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
3 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
7 |
15 |
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Class 221 , Article Dispensing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
0 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
14 |
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Class 224 , Package and Article Carriers
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
0 |
1 |
4 |
7 |
2 |
14 |
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Class 273 , Amusement Devices: Games
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
3 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
14 |
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Class 358 , Facsimile and Static Presentation Processing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
2 |
4 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
14 |
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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 ==> |
4 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
14 |
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Class 623 , Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, or Aids and Accessories Therefor
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
14 |
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Class 108 , Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
2 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
5 |
14 |
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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 ==> |
3 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
4 |
14 |
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Class 602 , Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
2 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
13 |
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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 ==> |
4 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
13 |
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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 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
13 |
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Class 049 , Movable or Removable Closures
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
6 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
12 |
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Class 123 , Internal-Combustion Engines
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
3 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
12 |
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Class 292 , Closure Fasteners
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
1 |
3 |
5 |
0 |
3 |
12 |
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Class 312 , Supports: Cabinet Structure
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
2 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
12 |
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Class 556 , Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
12 |
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Class 395 , Information Processing System Organization
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
6 |
12 |
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Class 434 , Education and Demonstration
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
0 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
1 |
12 |
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Class 070 , Locks
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
5 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
11 |
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Class 100 , Presses
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
0 |
2 |
1 |
7 |
1 |
11 |
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Class 297 , Chairs and Seats
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
0 |
4 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
11 |
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Class 414 , Material or Article Handling
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
1 |
6 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
11 |
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Class 436 , Chemistry: Analytical and Immunological Testing
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
2 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
11 |
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Class 510 , Cleaning Compositions for Solid Surfaces, Auxiliary Compositions Therefor, or Processes of Preparing the Compositions
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
0 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
3 |
11 |
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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 ==> |
4 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
11 |
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Class 607 , Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
1 |
3 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
11 |
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Class 004 , Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
10 |
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Class 024 , Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, Etc.
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
0 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
10 |
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Class 200 , Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
0 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
3 |
10 |
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Class 244 , Aeronautics
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
2 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
10 |
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Class 310 , Electrical Generator or Motor Structure
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
0 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
10 |
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Class 451 , Abrading
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
10 |
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Class 043 , Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
9 |
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Class 056 , Harvesters
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
1 |
5 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
9 |
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Class 126 , Stoves and Furnaces
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
2 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
9 |
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Class 131 , Tobacco
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
2 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
9 |
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Class 242 , Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
1 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
9 |
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Class 318 , Electricity: Motive Power Systems
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
4 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
9 |
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Class 355 , Photocopying
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
1 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
9 |
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Class 522 , 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 |
4 |
3 |
9 |
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Class 526 , Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers -- Part of the Class 520 Series
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
2 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
1 |
9 |
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Class 710 , Electrical Computers and Digital Data Processing Systems: Input/Output
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
1 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
1 |
9 |
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Class 713 , Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Support
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
9 |
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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 ==> |
1 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
8 |
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Class 096 , Gas Separation: Apparatus
| Year of Grant ==> |
-- 1995 -- |
-- 1996 -- |
-- 1997 -- |
-- 1998 -- |
-- 1999 -- |
-- Total -- |
| # of Patent Grants ==> |
0 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
8 |
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