U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
Office for Patent and Trademark Information
Technology Assessment and Forecast (TAF) Program

Patenting In Metropolitan and Non-Metropolitan Areas of the United States
Breakout By Technology Class
1994 - 1998 Utility Patent Grants

[Explanation of Data]

Rank Ordered Listing of Technology Classes Receiving 1 or More Utility Patents During the Period
Originating From

York, PA 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 439 , Electrical Connectors

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 10 11 14 20 18 73

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Class 435 , Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 2 5 2 8 19

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Class 029 , Metal Working

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 2 1 7 12

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Class 062 , Refrigeration

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 2 2 2 4 10

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Class 428 , Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 3 1 2 2 0 8

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Class 248 , Supports

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 3 2 2 7

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Class 356 , Optics: Measuring and Testing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 2 1 0 2 6

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Class 433 , Dentistry

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 1 2 2 6

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Class 052 , Static Structures (e.g., Buildings)

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 2 3 0 0 5

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Class 229 , Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 2 1 0 1 5

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Class 525 , Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers -- Part of the Class 520 Series

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 3 2 5

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Class 364 , Electrical Computers and Data Processing Systems

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 0 1 1 4

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Class 083 , Cutting

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 2 3

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Class 024 , Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, Etc.

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 0 0 1 0 3

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Class 056 , Harvesters

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 3 3

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Class 182 , Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 1 1 3

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Class 385 , Optical Waveguides

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 3 0 0 3

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Class 451 , Abrading

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 0 0 1 0 3

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Class 523 , Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers -- Part of the Class 520 Series

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 1 1 3

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Class 524 , Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers -- Part of the Class 520 Series

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 3 3

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Class 206 , Special Receptacle or Package

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 1 1 3

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Class 424 , Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 1 1 3

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Class 313 , Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 1 1 0 3

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Class 016 , Miscellaneous Hardware

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 0 1 2

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Class 156 , Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 1 0 0 2

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Class 361 , Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 1 2

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Class 264 , Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 1 2

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Class 002 , Apparel

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 1 0 2

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Class 004 , Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 0 1 2

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Class 053 , Package Making

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 1 0 2

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Class 060 , Power Plants

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 1 0 2

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Class 072 , Metal Deforming

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 1 0 0 2

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Class 073 , Measuring and Testing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 0 1 2

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Class 081 , Tools

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 2 2

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Class 082 , Turning

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 1 0 0 2

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Class 162 , Paper Making and Fiber Liberation

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 2 2

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Class 165 , Heat Exchange

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 1 0 0 2

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Class 210 , Liquid Purification or Separation

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 0 1 2

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Class 213 , Railway Draft Appliances

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 1 0 2

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Class 215 , Bottles and Jars

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 1 0 2

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Class 241 , Solid Material Comminution or Disintegration

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 0 1 2

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Class 250 , Radiant Energy

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 0 0 0 2

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Class 290 , Prime-Mover Dynamo Plants

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 0 1 2

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Class 312 , Supports: Cabinet Structure

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 1 0 0 2

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Class 362 , Illumination

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 1 0 0 2

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Class 408 , Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 2 0 2

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Class 425 , Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 0 1 2

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Class 446 , Amusement Devices: Toys

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 2 2

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Class 526 , Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers -- Part of the Class 520 Series

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 1 0 0 2

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Class 604 , Surgery

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 1 0 2

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Class 294 , Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 0 0 2

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Class 242 , Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 0 0 1

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Class 414 , Material or Article Handling

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 0 0 1

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Class 220 , Receptacles

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 310 , Electrical Generator or Motor Structure

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 030 , Cutlery

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 042 , Firearms

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 0 0 1

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Class 043 , Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 0 0 1

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Class 049 , Movable or Removable Closures

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 074 , Machine Element or Mechanism

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 101 , Printing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 0 0 1

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Class 119 , Animal Husbandry

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 0 1

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Class 144 , Woodworking

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 0 0 1

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Class 168 , Farriery

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 0 1

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Class 172 , Earth Working

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 0 0 1

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Class 174 , Electricity: Conductors and Insulators

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 0 1

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Class 200 , Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 208 , Mineral Oils: Processes and Products

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 0 0 1

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Class 211 , Supports: Racks

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 0 0 1

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Class 219 , Electric Heating

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 0 0 1

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Class 224 , Package and Article Carriers

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 0 0 1

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Class 236 , Automatic Temperature and Humidity Regulation

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 0 0 1

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Class 251 , Valves and Valve Actuation

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 0 1

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Class 252 , Compositions

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 256 , Fences

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 269 , Work Holders

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 280 , Land Vehicles

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 0 1

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Class 283 , Printed Matter

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 0 1

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Class 296 , Land Vehicles: Bodies and Tops

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 299 , Mining or In Situ Disintegration of Hard Material

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 0 1

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Class 307 , Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 0 1

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Class 323 , Electricity: Power Supply or Regulation Systems

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 327 , Miscellaneous Active Electrical Nonlinear Devices, Circuits, and Systems

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 333 , Wave Transmission Lines and Networks

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 0 0 0 1

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Class 335 , Electricity: Magnetically Operated Switches, Magnets, and Electromagnets

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 359 , Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 0 0 1

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Class 395 , Information Processing System Organization

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 403 , Joints and Connections

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 0 1

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Class 415 , Rotary Kinetic Fluid Motors or Pumps

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 422 , Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 0 1

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Class 436 , Chemistry: Analytical and Immunological Testing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 0 0 1

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Class 455 , Telecommunications

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 460 , Crop Threshing or Separating

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 0 0 1

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Class 482 , Exercise Devices

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 0 1

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Class 514 , Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 522 , Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers -- Part of the Class 520 Series

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 0 0 1

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Class 536 , Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 426 , Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and Products

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 0 0 1

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Class 099 , Foods and Beverages: Apparatus

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 0 1

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Class 180 , Motor Vehicles

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 227 , Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 0 0 1

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Class 134 , Cleaning and Liquid Contact with Solids

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Class 228 , Metal Fusion Bonding

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Class 342 , Communications: Directive Radio Wave Systems and Devices (e.g., Radar, Radio Navigation)

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Class 376 , Induced Nuclear Reactions: Processes, Systems, and Elements

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Class 588 , Hazardous or Toxic Waste Destruction or Containment

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Class 138 , Pipes and Tubular Conduits

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Class 137 , Fluid Handling

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Class 423 , Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Class ALL, --- ALL CLASSES ---
Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 39 45 57 65 94 301
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