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

Hamilton-Middletown, OH 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 604 , Surgery

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 5 4 18 14 18 58

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Class 510 , Cleaning Compositions for Solid Surfaces, Auxiliary Compositions Therefor, or Processes of Preparing the Compositions

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 6 8 11 13 19 56

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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 ==> 9 11 9 13 11 53

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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 ==> 4 5 8 21 13 51

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Class 162 , Paper Making and Fiber Liberation

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 5 9 12 5 14 44

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Class 060 , Power Plants

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 17 4 2 5 3 30

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Class 428 , Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 4 3 12 3 6 26

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Class 606 , Surgery

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 2 3 8 9 22

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Class 415 , Rotary Kinetic Fluid Motors or Pumps

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 5 2 4 5 3 17

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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 ==> 3 4 4 5 2 17

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Class 427 , Coating Processes

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 3 3 5 2 4 16

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Class 416 , Fluid Reaction Surfaces (i.e., Impellers)

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 9 1 2 1 2 14

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Class 156 , Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 4 2 4 11

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Class 521 , Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers -- Part of the Class 520 Series

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 1 1 1 6 10

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Class 239 , Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 2 3 1 3 9

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Class 148 , Metal Treatment

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 1 4 1 2 8

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Class 141 , Fluent Material Handling, with Receiver or Receiver Coacting Means

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

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Class 174 , Electricity: Conductors and Insulators

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 1 2 0 2 7

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Class 285 , Pipe Joints or Couplings

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 4 2 0 1 1 7

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Class 600 , Surgery

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 1 0 2 3 7

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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 ==> 1 0 2 1 4 7

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Class 227 , Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus

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

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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 ==> 1 3 2 0 1 6

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Class 137 , Fluid Handling

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

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Class 206 , Special Receptacle or Package

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 3 1 1 5

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Class 435 , Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 1 1 3 5

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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 ==> 1 1 2 1 1 5

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Class 008 , Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical Modification of Textiles and Fibers

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

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Class 221 , Article Dispensing

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

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Class 029 , Metal Working

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 3 0 1 0 1 4

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Class 053 , Package Making

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 1 3 0 4

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Class 242 , Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 0 0 1 1 4

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Class 277 , Seal for a Joint or Juncture

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 3 0 1 0 0 4

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Class 418 , Rotary Expansible Chamber Devices

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 1 0 1 2 4

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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 3 0 0 4

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Class 442 , Fabric (Woven, Knitted, or Nonwoven Textile or Cloth, Etc.)

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 1 1 1 0 4

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Class 451 , Abrading

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

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Class 473 , Games Using Tangible Projectile

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

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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 ==> 1 0 2 0 1 4

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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 ==> 3 1 1 0 0 4

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Class 607 , Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 0 0 1 3 4

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Class 027 , Undertaking

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

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Class 068 , Textiles: Fluid Treating Apparatus

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 3 0 0 0 1 4

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Class 134 , Cleaning and Liquid Contact with Solids

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

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Class 210 , Liquid Purification or Separation

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 0 2 0 1 1 4

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Class 244 , Aeronautics

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 2 1 0 0 1 4

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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 0 1 1 1 4

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Class 411 , Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-Deformed, or Locked-Threaded Fastener

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

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Class 222 , Dispensing

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

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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 2 1 3

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Class 139 , Textiles: Weaving

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

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Class 219 , Electric Heating

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

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Class 362 , Illumination

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

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Class 430 , Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or Product Thereof

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

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Class 439 , Electrical Connectors

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

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Class 502 , Catalyst, Solid Sorbent, or Support Therefor: Product or Process of Making

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

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Class 528 , 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 2 1 3

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Class 554 , Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series

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

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Class 047 , Plant Husbandry

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

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Class 073 , Measuring and Testing

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

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Class 106 , Compositions: Coating or Plastic

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

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Class 109 , Safes, Bank Protection, or a Related Device

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

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Class 062 , Refrigeration

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

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Class 118 , Coating Apparatus

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

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Class 220 , Receptacles

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

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Class 228 , Metal Fusion Bonding

Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 1 0 1 0 1 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 248 , Supports

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

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Class 250 , Radiant Energy

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

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Class 374 , Thermal Measuring and Testing

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

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Class 403 , Joints and Connections

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

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Class 414 , Material or Article Handling

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

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Class 472 , Amusement Devices

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

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Class 562 , Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series

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

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Class 072 , Metal Deforming

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

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Class 165 , Heat Exchange

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

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Class 182 , Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold

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

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Class 198 , Conveyors: Power-Driven

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

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Class 229 , Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes

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

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Class 303 , Fluid-Pressure and Analogous Brake Systems

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

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Class 307 , Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems

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

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Class 340 , Communications: Electrical

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

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Class 464 , Rotary Shafts, Gudgeons, Housings, and Flexible Couplings for Rotary Shafts

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

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Class 501 , Compositions: Ceramic

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

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Class 548 , Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series

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

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Class 702 , Data Processing: Measuring, Calibrating, or Testing

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 ==> 0 0 0 0 1 1

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Class 004 , Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons

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

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Class 015 , Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning

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

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Class 024 , Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, Etc.

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

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Class 026 , Textiles: Cloth Finishing

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

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Class 030 , Cutlery

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

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Class 044 , Fuel and Related Compositions

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

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

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

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Class 070 , Locks

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 1 0 0 0 1

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Class 075 , Specialized Metallurgical Processes, Compositions for Use Therein, Consolidated Metal Powder Compositions, and Loose Metal Particulate Mixtures

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

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Class 076 , Metal Tools and Implements, Making

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

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Class 116 , Signals and Indicators

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

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Class 144 , Woodworking

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

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Class 150 , Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers

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

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Class 160 , Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel

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

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Class 164 , Metal Founding

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

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Class 211 , Supports: Racks

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

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Class 226 , Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length

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

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Class 235 , Registers

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

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Class 249 , Static Molds

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

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Class 252 , Compositions

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

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Class 266 , Metallurgical Apparatus

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

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Class 292 , Closure Fasteners

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

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Class 297 , Chairs and Seats

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 ==> 1 0 0 0 0 1

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Class 329 , Demodulators

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

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Class 373 , Industrial Electric Heating Furnaces

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

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Class 382 , Image Analysis

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

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Class 409 , Gear Cutting, Milling, or Planing

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

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Class 417 , Pumps

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

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Class 420 , Alloys or Metallic Compositions

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

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Class 429 , Chemistry: Electrical Current Producing Apparatus, Product, and Process

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

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Class 452 , Butchering

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

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Class 504 , Plant Protecting and Regulating Compositions

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

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Class 516 , Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations Thereof; Processes Of

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

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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 ==> 1 0 0 0 0 1

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Class 546 , Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series

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

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Class 549 , Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series

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

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Class 568 , Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series

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

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Class 601 , Surgery: Kinesitherapy

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

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Class 707 , Data Processing: Database and File Management, Data Structures, or Document Processing

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

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Class 005 , Beds

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

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Class 033 , Geometrical Instruments

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

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Class 040 , Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting

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

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Class 110 , Furnaces

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

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Class 126 , Stoves and Furnaces

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

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Class 188 , Brakes

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

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Class 204 , Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy

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

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Class 209 , Classifying, Separating, and Assorting Solids

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

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Class 215 , Bottles and Jars

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

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Class 254 , Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force

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

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Class 315 , Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices: Systems

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

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Class 324 , Electricity: Measuring and Testing

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

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Class 363 , Electric Power Conversion Systems

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

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Class 368 , Horology: Time Measuring Systems or Devices

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

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Class 400 , Typewriting Machines

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

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Class 401 , Coating Implements with Material Supply

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

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Class 405 , Hydraulic and Earth Engineering

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

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Class 406 , Conveyors: Fluid Current

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

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Class 419 , Powder Metallurgy Processes

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

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Class 508 , Solid Anti-Friction Devices, Materials Therefor, Lubricant or Separate Compositions for Moving Solid Surfaces, and Miscellaneous Mineral Oil Compositions

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

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Class 512 , Perfume Compositions

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

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Class 530 , Chemistry: Natural Resins or Derivatives; Peptides or Proteins; Lignins or Reaction Products Thereof

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

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Class 540 , Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series

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

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Class 544 , 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 556 , Organic Compounds -- Part of the Class 532-570 Series

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

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Class 560 , 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 701 , Data Processing: Vehicles, Navigation, and Relative Location

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

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Class ALL, --- ALL CLASSES ---
Year of Grant ==> -- 1994 -- -- 1995 -- -- 1996 -- -- 1997 -- -- 1998 -- -- Total --
# of Patent Grants ==> 138 101 157 146 190 730
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