Subclasses list

• 1 INSTRUMENTS 
  Patents: 1451
  Patent Applications: 754
• 2 Light application 
  Patents: 431
  Patent Applications: 80
• 2.5 Lithotripsy 
  Patents: 55
  Patent Applications: 10
• 3 With particular wavelength 
  Patents: 470
  Patent Applications: 79
• 4 Ophthalmic 
  Patents: 610
  Patent Applications: 297
• 5 Recurving or reshaping of the eye 
  Patents: 612
  Patent Applications: 268
• 6 Cataracts or glaucoma 
  Patents: 131
  Patent Applications: 35
• 7 Angioplasty 
  Patents: 491
  Patent Applications: 38
• 8 Anastomosis 
  Patents: 93
  Patent Applications: 7
• 9 Dermatological 
  Patents: 617
  Patent Applications: 342
• 10 Systems 
  Patents: 819
  Patent Applications: 189
• 11 Beam energy control or monitoring 
  Patents: 272
  Patent Applications: 67
• 12 Condition responsive 
  Patents: 317
  Patent Applications: 46
• 13 Applicators 
  Patents: 556
  Patent Applications: 144
• 14 Placed in body 
  Patents: 230
  Patent Applications: 92
• 15 With optical fiber 
  Patents: 1102
  Patent Applications: 257
• 16 With optical fiber 
  Patents: 544
  Patent Applications: 103
• 17 With beam shaping or redirecting (e.g., lens) 
  Patents: 482
  Patent Applications: 46
• 18 Mirror 
  Patents: 165
  Patent Applications: 8
• 19 Articulated arm 
  Patents: 73
  Patent Applications: 3
• 20 Cyrogenic application 
  Patents: 269
  Patent Applications: 87
• 21 Internal application 
  Patents: 330
  Patent Applications: 312
• 22 With coolant supply 
  Patents: 203
  Patent Applications: 53
• 23 Tip or other cooling concentration means 
  Patents: 274
  Patent Applications: 103
• 24 With heating means (e.g., defroster) 
  Patents: 64
  Patent Applications: 7
• 25 Self-contained coolant supply 
  Patents: 58
  Patent Applications: 15
• 26 With hand manipulable coolant control 
  Patents: 21
  Patent Applications: 3
• 27 Heat application 
  Patents: 463
  Patent Applications: 296
• 28 Tip or other heat concentration means 
  Patents: 380
  Patent Applications: 90
• 29 Tip in electrical circuit 
  Patents: 145
  Patent Applications: 61
• 30 Self-contained powersupply 
  Patents: 42
  Patent Applications: 17
• 31 With thermal control means 
  Patents: 195
  Patent Applications: 27
• 32 Electrical application 
  Patents: 600
  Patent Applications: 182
• 33 Electromagnetic wave irradiation 
  Patents: 269
  Patent Applications: 732
• 34 Systems 
  Patents: 625
  Patent Applications: 339
• 35 Ground electrode monitoring 
  Patents: 126
  Patent Applications: 50
• 36 Depilation 
  Patents: 67
  Patent Applications: 13
• 37 Combined cutting-coagulation 
  Patents: 227
  Patent Applications: 58
• 38 With feed back control 
  Patents: 190
  Patent Applications: 32
• 39 Cutting 
  Patents: 229
  Patent Applications: 48
• 40 Coagulation 
  Patents: 299
  Patent Applications: 57
• 41 Applicators 
  Patents: 2639
  Patent Applications: 1623
• 42 With switching or power control 
  Patents: 433
  Patent Applications: 129
• 43 Depilation 
  Patents: 45
  Patent Applications: 10
• 44 By needle 
  Patents: 18
  Patent Applications: 6
• 45 Cutting 
  Patents: 905
  Patent Applications: 346
• 46 Endoscopic 
  Patents: 562
  Patent Applications: 81
• 47 With formable electrode 
  Patents: 274
  Patent Applications: 26
• 48 Bipolar electrodes 
  Patents: 567
  Patent Applications: 170
• 49 coagulation 
  Patents: 778
  Patent Applications: 266
• 50 Bipolar electrodes 
  Patents: 566
  Patent Applications: 156
• 51 With forceps or tweezers 
  Patents: 524
  Patent Applications: 283
• 52 With forceps or tweezers 
  Patents: 199
  Patent Applications: 106
• 237 Chiropractic or osteopathic implement 
  Patents: 74
  Patent Applications: 36
• 238 Percussive prod 
  Patents: 25
  Patent Applications: 7
• 239 Motorized pummelling device 
  Patents: 17
  Patent Applications: 5
• 240 Positioner for recumbent user 
  Patents: 89
  Patent Applications: 13
• 241 Extension appliance 
  Patents: 177
  Patent Applications: 15
• 242 Couch 
  Patents: 129
  Patent Applications: 14
• 243 With intermediate gap 
  Patents: 54
  Patent Applications: 2
• 244 With pivot to pedestal 
  Patents: 58
  Patent Applications: 4
• 245 With intermediate pivot 
  Patents: 45
  Patent Applications: 6
• 53 Orthopedic instrumentation 
  Patents: 275
  Patent Applications: 108
• 54 External fixation means 
  Patents: 318
  Patent Applications: 98
• 55 Movable by patient 
  Patents: 52
  Patent Applications: 3
• 56 Ring frame 
  Patents: 104
  Patent Applications: 30
• 57 Compression or distraction mechanism 
  Patents: 234
  Patent Applications: 42
• 58 Cyclable or incrementable 
  Patents: 58
  Patent Applications: 3
• 59 Pin connector 
  Patents: 255
  Patent Applications: 65
• 60 Internal fixation means 
  Patents: 570
  Patent Applications: 198
• 61 Spinal positioner or stabilizer 
  Patents: 1928
  Patent Applications: 1165
• 62 Intramedullary fixator 
  Patents: 401
  Patent Applications: 269
• 63 Expanding in diameter or length 
  Patents: 188
  Patent Applications: 67
• 64 Cross-fastened 
  Patents: 229
  Patent Applications: 140
• 65 Femoral screw 
  Patents: 199
  Patent Applications: 31
• 66 Anti-rotation or keeper means 
  Patents: 69
  Patent Applications: 9
• 67 Femoral nail 
  Patents: 150
  Patent Applications: 24
• 68 Expanding 
  Patents: 50
  Patent Applications: 3
• 69 Cortical plate 
  Patents: 628
  Patent Applications: 358
• 70 Multi-element or coated plate 
  Patents: 231
  Patent Applications: 150
• 71 Having separable and distinct plate elements 
  Patents: 315
  Patent Applications: 108
• 72 Orthopedic fastener 
  Patents: 1005
  Patent Applications: 275
• 73 Threaded fastener element 
  Patents: 1100
  Patent Applications: 268
• 74 Bone cerclage device 
  Patents: 208
  Patent Applications: 64
• 75 Staple or similar driven fastener 
  Patents: 242
  Patent Applications: 66
• 76 Specialized coating or material 
  Patents: 277
  Patent Applications: 60
• 77 Absorbable 
  Patents: 219
  Patent Applications: 23
• 78 Shape memory material 
  Patents: 126
  Patent Applications: 11
• 79 Orthopedic cutting instrument 
  Patents: 543
  Patent Applications: 355
• 80 Reamer or drill 
  Patents: 719
  Patent Applications: 353
• 81 Acetabular 
  Patents: 102
  Patent Applications: 48
• 82 Saw type tool 
  Patents: 163
  Patent Applications: 49
• 83 Rongeur, resector, or nipper 
  Patents: 69
  Patent Applications: 48
• 84 Osteotome or scraper 
  Patents: 107
  Patent Applications: 67
• 85 Rasp or file 
  Patents: 139
  Patent Applications: 56
• 86 Means for use in bone reperation 
  Patents: 650
  Patent Applications: 157
• 87 Osteotomy jig or fixture 
  Patents: 357
  Patent Applications: 367
• 88 Knee or knee joint 
  Patents: 512
  Patent Applications: 210
• 89 Femoral head 
  Patents: 113
  Patent Applications: 65
• 90 Joint distractor 
  Patents: 248
  Patent Applications: 382
• 91 Acetabular cup positioner 
  Patents: 102
  Patent Applications: 64
• 92 Device for the application of bone cement 
  Patents: 216
  Patent Applications: 184
• 93 Applicator 
  Patents: 119
  Patent Applications: 174
• 94 Pressurized cement placement 
  Patents: 159
  Patent Applications: 134
• 95 Intramedullary plug or centering means 
  Patents: 94
  Patent Applications: 4
• 96 Drill or pin guide 
  Patents: 647
  Patent Applications: 346
• 97 X-ray positioned 
  Patents: 51
  Patent Applications: 10
• 98 Cross-pinning drill guide 
  Patents: 114
  Patent Applications: 10
• 99 Prosthesis insertor or extractor 
  Patents: 546
  Patent Applications: 432
• 100 Restrained movable mass (e.g., slide hammer) 
  Patents: 62
  Patent Applications: 59
• 101 Nail or plate bender 
  Patents: 41
  Patent Applications: 10
• 102 Gauging or measuring device 
  Patents: 313
  Patent Applications: 206
• 103 Wiring aid 
  Patents: 186
  Patent Applications: 114
• 104 Screw or pin placement or removal means 
  Patents: 479
  Patent Applications: 239
• 105 Bone compression or distraction 
  Patents: 197
  Patent Applications: 40
• 105.5 Cast removal implement 
  Patents: 8
  Patent Applications: 2
• 106 Means for removing foreign objects from the throat or connected passageways (e.g., probang) 
  Patents: 47
  Patent Applications: 12
• 107 Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or insertion of eye lens material 
  Patents: 701
  Patent Applications: 330
• 108 Means for inserting or removing conduit within body 
  Patents: 1555
  Patent Applications: 600
• 109 Ear vent or drain 
  Patents: 43
  Patent Applications: 18
• 110 Means for removing tonsils, adenoids or polyps 
  Patents: 103
  Patent Applications: 25
• 111 With hemostasis 
  Patents: 8
  Patent Applications: 1
• 112 By pressure application 
  Patents: 6
  Patent Applications: 0
• 113 By wire loop or snare 
  Patents: 263
  Patent Applications: 103
• 114 With collecting means for removed material 
  Patents: 195
  Patent Applications: 57
• 115 By vacuum application 
  Patents: 31
  Patent Applications: 13
• 116 Means for marking animals 
  Patents: 119
  Patent Applications: 28
• 117 Means for applying animal identification device 
  Patents: 92
  Patent Applications: 13
• 118 Means for circumcision 
  Patents: 26
  Patent Applications: 16
• 119 Obstetric or gynecological instruments 
  Patents: 172
  Patent Applications: 80
• 120 Umbilical clamp 
  Patents: 93
  Patent Applications: 9
• 121 Partuition assistance device 
  Patents: 26
  Patent Applications: 3
• 122 Fetus extractor 
  Patents: 41
  Patent Applications: 3
• 123 With vacuum or suction application 
  Patents: 45
  Patent Applications: 16
• 124 With mechanical means for applying tension (e.g., gearing, reels, etc.) 
  Patents: 12
  Patent Applications: 1
• 125 Means for rupturing the amniotic membrane 
  Patents: 19
  Patent Applications: 6
• 126 Embryotome 
  Patents: 9
  Patent Applications: 1
• 127 Means for concretion removal 
  Patents: 364
  Patent Applications: 125
• 128 With fragmenting means 
  Patents: 269
  Patent Applications: 52
• 129 Electrode guide means 
  Patents: 173
  Patent Applications: 229
• 130 Stereotaxic device 
  Patents: 995
  Patent Applications: 689
• 131 Means for removal of skin or material therefrom 
  Patents: 288
  Patent Applications: 135
• 132 By means for skin graft preparation (e.g., dermatome) 
  Patents: 61
  Patent Applications: 14
• 133 Physical removal of hair or hair plugs from skin 
  Patents: 211
  Patent Applications: 140
• 134 By application of wax or adhesive 
  Patents: 24
  Patent Applications: 10
• 135 Means for, or to assist in mammalian sterilization 
  Patents: 36
  Patent Applications: 7
• 136 By crushing 
  Patents: 1
  Patent Applications: 0
• 137 By severing 
  Patents: 18
  Patent Applications: 0
• 138 Means for removing suture, clip, staple or ligature 
  Patents: 62
  Patent Applications: 32
• 139 Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier 
  Patents: 1241
  Patent Applications: 424
• 140 Elastic band applier 
  Patents: 118
  Patent Applications: 36
• 141 Band applied to reproductive organ 
  Patents: 56
  Patent Applications: 5
• 142 Clip applier 
  Patents: 518
  Patent Applications: 289
• 143 Clip fed from supply 
  Patents: 351
  Patent Applications: 84
• 144 Mechanical suture or ligature applier 
  Patents: 753
  Patent Applications: 366
• 145 Shuttle action by suture passing device 
  Patents: 134
  Patent Applications: 51
• 146 Spool feeds suture to needle 
  Patents: 59
  Patent Applications: 10
• 147 Means for clamping needle to handle 
  Patents: 153
  Patent Applications: 20
• 148 Suturing or ligating aid or guide 
  Patents: 820
  Patent Applications: 258
• 149 Eversion device 
  Patents: 26
  Patent Applications: 6
• 150 Alignment device (e.g., approximators) 
  Patents: 37
  Patent Applications: 20
• 151 Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band 
  Patents: 1377
  Patent Applications: 983
• 152 Connector for nerve endings 
  Patents: 91
  Patent Applications: 33
• 153 Connector for hollow body organs 
  Patents: 839
  Patent Applications: 586
• 154 Bioabsorbable 
  Patents: 127
  Patent Applications: 20
• 155 Connector is single element 
  Patents: 134
  Patent Applications: 38
• 156 Removable 
  Patents: 25
  Patent Applications: 4
• 157 Occluding clip, clamp, or band 
  Patents: 456
  Patent Applications: 245
• 158 Artery or vein 
  Patents: 368
  Patent Applications: 77
• 159 Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader 
  Patents: 1099
  Patent Applications: 386
• 160 Curette 
  Patents: 61
  Patent Applications: 7
• 161 Optic, otic or oral scrapper or abrader 
  Patents: 141
  Patent Applications: 57
• 162 Means for cleaning eye, ear or nose 
  Patents: 81
  Patent Applications: 29
• 163 Means for debeaking or dehorning animals 
  Patents: 12
  Patent Applications: 0
• 164 By electrical or thermal application 
  Patents: 17
  Patent Applications: 0
• 165 Means for removal of animal tails 
  Patents: 6
  Patent Applications: 0
• 166 Corneal cutter or guide for corneal cutter 
  Patents: 496
  Patent Applications: 111
• 167 Cutting, puncturing or piercing 
  Patents: 1169
  Patent Applications: 554
• 168 Cutter drive reversed to clean material therefrom 
  Patents: 23
  Patent Applications: 4
• 169 Cutter having vibratory drive means 
  Patents: 456
  Patent Applications: 232
• 170 Cutter carried on elongated probe-like member 
  Patents: 1204
  Patent Applications: 284
• 171 Recriprocating or oscillating cutter 
  Patents: 362
  Patent Applications: 87
• 172 Means to limit cutter penetration depth (e.g., dura guard) 
  Patents: 187
  Patent Applications: 37
• 173 By disconnecting cutter drive 
  Patents: 19
  Patent Applications: 1
• 174 Shear type (e.g., scissors, etc.) 
  Patents: 358
  Patent Applications: 48
• 175 Snout cutter 
  Patents: 3
  Patent Applications: 0
• 176 Saw type 
  Patents: 61
  Patent Applications: 9
• 177 Reciprocating 
  Patents: 41
  Patent Applications: 1
• 178 Oscillating 
  Patents: 64
  Patent Applications: 3
• 179 Cylindrical 
  Patents: 48
  Patent Applications: 2
• 180 Rotary cutter 
  Patents: 562
  Patent Applications: 99
• 181 Lancet 
  Patents: 345
  Patent Applications: 311
• 182 Spring driven or biased into cutting position 
  Patents: 331
  Patent Applications: 174
• 183 Plural cutting blades 
  Patents: 49
  Patent Applications: 9
• 184 Punch 
  Patents: 201
  Patent Applications: 53
• 185 Puncturing or piercing 
  Patents: 708
  Patent Applications: 320
• 186 Multiple puncturing elements (e.g., tatoo, scarifiers, etc.) 
  Patents: 112
  Patent Applications: 52
• 187 Hair or artificial hair injector or anchor 
  Patents: 93
  Patent Applications: 22
• 188 Earlobe piercing means 
  Patents: 94
  Patent Applications: 8
• 189 Acupuncture means 
  Patents: 86
  Patent Applications: 40
• 190 Blunt dissectors 
  Patents: 288
  Patent Applications: 129
• 191 Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) 
  Patents: 937
  Patent Applications: 470
• 192 Inflatable or expandible by fluid 
  Patents: 994
  Patent Applications: 550
• 193 Inserted in female reproductive system 
  Patents: 107
  Patent Applications: 52
• 194 Inserted in vascular system 
  Patents: 2228
  Patent Applications: 367
• 195 Detachable from inflation means 
  Patents: 448
  Patent Applications: 38
• 196 Nose or throat 
  Patents: 91
  Patent Applications: 41
• 197 Rectal or anal 
  Patents: 54
  Patent Applications: 21
• 198 Expanding dilator (e.g., expanding arm, etc.) 
  Patents: 1269
  Patent Applications: 150
• 199 Nasal dilator 
  Patents: 130
  Patent Applications: 77
• 200 With emboli trap or filter 
  Patents: 1179
  Patent Applications: 1133
• 201 External pressure applicator 
  Patents: 233
  Patent Applications: 113
• 202 Pneumatic cuff 
  Patents: 174
  Patent Applications: 60
• 203 Tourniquet 
  Patents: 151
  Patent Applications: 65
• 204 Acupressure device 
  Patents: 161
  Patent Applications: 63
• 204.15 Head 
  Patents: 31
  Patent Applications: 5
• 204.25 Eye 
  Patents: 17
  Patent Applications: 1
• 204.35 Wrinkle remover 
  Patents: 35
  Patent Applications: 6
• 204.45 Nose shaper 
  Patents: 71
  Patent Applications: 16
• 204.55 Horn bender 
  Patents: 0
  Patent Applications: 0
• 205 Forceps 
  Patents: 975
  Patent Applications: 377
• 206 Jaws biased to open or closed position 
  Patents: 263
  Patent Applications: 78
• 207 Jaw structure 
  Patents: 512
  Patent Applications: 106
• 208 Hinge or latch structure 
  Patents: 259
  Patent Applications: 36
• 209 Tubular member stripper 
  Patents: 31
  Patent Applications: 5
• 210 Tweezers 
  Patents: 153
  Patent Applications: 22
• 211 Combined with another device 
  Patents: 45
  Patent Applications: 14
• 212 Hoof crack repair 
  Patents: 17
  Patent Applications: 1
• 213 Sutureless closure 
  Patents: 1060
  Patent Applications: 688
• 214 Chemical bonding material applied to wound edges 
  Patents: 199
  Patent Applications: 138
• 215 Material placed on opposed sides of incision or wound 
  Patents: 322
  Patent Applications: 113
• 216 Means to draw opposed sides of incision into apposition 
  Patents: 229
  Patent Applications: 76
• 217 Sliding fastener 
  Patents: 34
  Patent Applications: 5
• 218 Screw, rack and pinion or pawl and racket 
  Patents: 39
  Patent Applications: 6
• 219 Staple fastener 
  Patents: 398
  Patent Applications: 192
• 220 With retaining means 
  Patents: 181
  Patent Applications: 23
• 221 Approximating clip or serrefine 
  Patents: 67
  Patent Applications: 14
• 222 Suturing needle 
  Patents: 135
  Patent Applications: 68
• 223 Needle tip or body structure 
  Patents: 157
  Patent Applications: 35
• 224 Filament attachment 
  Patents: 144
  Patent Applications: 16
• 225 Tied, hooked, wedged or grasped 
  Patents: 34
  Patent Applications: 2
• 226 Deformed 
  Patents: 35
  Patent Applications: 2
• 227 Pull out or frangible 
  Patents: 30
  Patent Applications: 1
• 228 Suture or ligature 
  Patents: 298
  Patent Applications: 345
• 229 Collagen containing 
  Patents: 40
  Patent Applications: 4
• 230 Absorbable in body 
  Patents: 250
  Patent Applications: 36
• 231 Organic material containing 
  Patents: 221
  Patent Applications: 41
• 232 Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) 
  Patents: 915
  Patent Applications: 579
• 233 Suture supported from engagement with incision (e.g., suture bridge) 
  Patents: 39
  Patent Applications: 7
• 234 Oral pacifier 
  Patents: 220
  Patent Applications: 69
• 235 Teething device 
  Patents: 83
  Patent Applications: 44
• 236 Nipple attachment or structure 
  Patents: 155
  Patent Applications: 52