Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.
| Application Number | Title | Filing Date | Disposal Date | Disposition | Time (months) | Office Actions | Restrictions | Interview | Appeal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17128305 | CATHODE, LITHIUM-AIR BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE CATHODE | December 2020 | January 2023 | Allow | 25 | 0 | 1 | No | No |
| 17252080 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING NEGATIVE ELECTRODE FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY | December 2020 | August 2023 | Allow | 32 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 17117192 | HALIDE SOLID ELECTROLYTE MATERIAL AND BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME | December 2020 | July 2024 | Allow | 43 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 16973547 | NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY | December 2020 | May 2024 | Allow | 41 | 2 | 0 | No | No |
| 16973675 | BATTERY PACK AND VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME | December 2020 | October 2024 | Allow | 46 | 2 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 17091208 | NEGATIVE ELECTRODE MATERIAL FOR NONAQUEOUS SECONDARY BATTERIES, NEGATIVE ELECTRODE FOR NONAQUEOUS SECONDARY BATTERIES, AND NONAQUEOUS SECONDARY BATTERY | November 2020 | October 2024 | Allow | 47 | 2 | 0 | Yes | Yes |
| 17051689 | CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL DISPERSION LIQUID, ELECTRODE AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY PREPARED BY USING THE SAME | October 2020 | January 2024 | Allow | 38 | 1 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 17050463 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM | October 2020 | February 2023 | Allow | 28 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 17050517 | ELECTROLYTE, ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE, LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY, AND MODULE | October 2020 | January 2024 | Allow | 39 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 17041590 | BIPOLAR PLATE WITH UNDULATING CHANNELS | October 2020 | January 2023 | Allow | 28 | 3 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 17039974 | BUTTON-TYPE LITHIUM ION BATTERY WITH METAL HOUSING | September 2020 | November 2023 | Allow | 37 | 4 | 0 | No | No |
| 17036170 | ACTIVE MATERIAL STRUCTURE, ELECTRODE STRUCTURE INCLUDING THE SAME, SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME | September 2020 | November 2024 | Allow | 49 | 3 | 1 | Yes | No |
| 17012063 | BATTERY MODULE AND SAFETY STRUCTURE THEREOF | September 2020 | March 2024 | Abandon | 43 | 4 | 0 | No | No |
| 16987624 | ELECTROLYTIC SOLUTION FOR LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY AND LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY | August 2020 | August 2024 | Abandon | 48 | 2 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 16988044 | SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL WITH WATER RECYCLE | August 2020 | December 2024 | Abandon | 52 | 6 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 16914792 | Slurry Formulation for the Formation of Layers for Solid State Batteries | June 2020 | December 2023 | Allow | 42 | 2 | 0 | No | No |
| 16891557 | CERAMIC ANION EXCHANGE MATERIALS | June 2020 | April 2024 | Allow | 47 | 3 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 16890311 | REDOX FLOW BATTERIES EMPLOYING DIAMOND | June 2020 | March 2024 | Abandon | 46 | 4 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 16767029 | PAPER-BASED ALUMINUM-AIR BATTERIES AND BATTERY PACKS FOR PORTABLE APPLICATIONS | May 2020 | August 2023 | Abandon | 39 | 4 | 1 | Yes | No |
| 16753756 | ALUMINA SINTERED BODY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR | April 2020 | June 2023 | Allow | 38 | 2 | 1 | Yes | No |
| 16482542 | ELECTRODE FOR ALL SOLID-STATE BATTERY INCLUDING SOLID ELECTROLYTE | July 2019 | July 2024 | Allow | 59 | 7 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 16479446 | BIPOLAR PLATE, CELL FRAME, CELL STACK AND REDOX FLOW BATTERY | July 2019 | January 2023 | Allow | 42 | 4 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 16194539 | Wound-Type Electrode Assembly | November 2018 | January 2023 | Allow | 50 | 4 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 15853885 | COMPOSITE ANODE MATERIAL MADE OF IONIC-CONDUCTING ELECTRICALLY INSULATING MATERIAL | December 2017 | November 2023 | Allow | 60 | 9 | 0 | Yes | Yes |
| 15516437 | ELECTROCATALYSIS OF LITHIUM POLYSULFIDES: CURRENT COLLECTORS AS ELECTRODES IN LI/S BATTERY CONFIGURATION | April 2017 | May 2024 | Abandon | 60 | 10 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 15173007 | SUPPORT MEMBER FOR BATTERY PACK TOP HOUSING | June 2016 | April 2020 | Allow | 46 | 6 | 0 | Yes | Yes |
| 14931931 | BATTERY HEAT EXCHANGE DUCT SYSTEM | November 2015 | March 2018 | Allow | 28 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner SHEIKH, HAROON S.
With a 66.7% reversal rate, the PTAB has reversed the examiner's rejections more often than affirming them. This reversal rate is in the top 25% across the USPTO, indicating that appeals are more successful here than in most other areas.
Filing a Notice of Appeal can sometimes lead to allowance even before the appeal is fully briefed or decided by the PTAB. This occurs when the examiner or their supervisor reconsiders the rejection during the mandatory appeal conference (MPEP § 1207.01) after the appeal is filed.
In this dataset, 75.0% of applications that filed an appeal were subsequently allowed. This appeal filing benefit rate is in the top 25% across the USPTO, indicating that filing appeals is particularly effective here. The act of filing often prompts favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.
✓ Appeals to PTAB show good success rates. If you have a strong case on the merits, consider fully prosecuting the appeal to a Board decision.
✓ Filing a Notice of Appeal is strategically valuable. The act of filing often prompts favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.
Examiner SHEIKH, HAROON S works in Art Unit 1751 and has examined 27 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 77.8%, this examiner has a below-average tendency to allow applications. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 43 months.
Examiner SHEIKH, HAROON S's allowance rate of 77.8% places them in the 47% percentile among all USPTO examiners. This examiner has a below-average tendency to allow applications.
On average, applications examined by SHEIKH, HAROON S receive 3.26 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 88% percentile for office actions issued. This examiner issues more office actions than most examiners, which may indicate thorough examination or difficulty in reaching agreement with applicants.
The median time to disposition (half-life) for applications examined by SHEIKH, HAROON S is 43 months. This places the examiner in the 16% percentile for prosecution speed. Applications take longer to reach final disposition with this examiner compared to most others.
Conducting an examiner interview provides a -19.4% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by SHEIKH, HAROON S. This interview benefit is in the 2% percentile among all examiners. Note: Interviews show limited statistical benefit with this examiner compared to others, though they may still be valuable for clarifying issues.
When applicants file an RCE with this examiner, 15.4% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 13% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Insight: RCEs show lower effectiveness with this examiner compared to others. Consider whether a continuation application might be more strategic, especially if you need to add new matter or significantly broaden claims.
This examiner enters after-final amendments leading to allowance in 25.0% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 35% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Recommendation: This examiner shows below-average receptiveness to after-final amendments. You may need to file an RCE or appeal rather than relying on after-final amendment entry.
When applicants request a pre-appeal conference (PAC) with this examiner, 0.0% result in withdrawal of the rejection or reopening of prosecution. This success rate is in the 3% percentile among all examiners. Note: Pre-appeal conferences show limited success with this examiner compared to others. While still worth considering, be prepared to proceed with a full appeal brief if the PAC does not result in favorable action.
This examiner withdraws rejections or reopens prosecution in 57.1% of appeals filed. This is in the 30% percentile among all examiners. Of these withdrawals, 25.0% occur early in the appeal process (after Notice of Appeal but before Appeal Brief). Strategic Insight: This examiner shows below-average willingness to reconsider rejections during appeals. Be prepared to fully prosecute appeals if filed.
When applicants file petitions regarding this examiner's actions, 0.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 1% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Note: Petitions are rarely granted regarding this examiner's actions compared to other examiners. Ensure you have a strong procedural basis before filing a petition, as the Technology Center Director typically upholds this examiner's decisions.
Examiner's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 6% percentile). This examiner rarely makes examiner's amendments compared to other examiners. You should expect to make all necessary claim amendments yourself through formal amendment practice.
Quayle Actions: This examiner issues Ex Parte Quayle actions in 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 6% percentile). This examiner rarely issues Quayle actions compared to other examiners. Allowances typically come directly without a separate action for formal matters.
Based on the statistical analysis of this examiner's prosecution patterns, here are tailored strategic recommendations:
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