USPTO Examiner CLEVELAND TIMOTHY C - Art Unit 1774

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
19013785PROACTIVE AIR/SURFACE DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM AND DEVICESJanuary 2025January 2026Abandon1210NoNo
18767814CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AIR SANITIZATION/ISOLATION SYSTEM WITH ANTI-VIRUS CURTAIN WALLSJuly 2024November 2025Allow1620YesNo
18642747STERILIZATION WRAP SYSTEMApril 2024March 2026Allow2311NoNo
18608096DIFFUSER SYSTEM CONTROLLABLE BY A MOBILE APPLICATIONMarch 2024February 2026Abandon2320NoYes
18589713WICKING PAD FOR EVAPORATING FLUIDS IN A STERILIZERFebruary 2024May 2025Abandon1410NoNo
18544739CENTRIFUGEDecember 2023March 2025Allow1410NoNo
18382130Apparatus And Method For Reprocessing A Medical DeviceOctober 2023December 2024Allow1420YesNo
18464757MULTIPURPOSE ULTRAVIOLET FLOOR CURING DEVICESSeptember 2023July 2025Allow2231NoNo
18548866VISIBLE LIGHT CHROMOPHORE EXCITATION FOR MICROORGANISM CONTROLSeptember 2023February 2024Allow501NoNo
18228499RECYCLING AROMATHERAPY DEVICEJuly 2023November 2025Allow2800NoNo
18330559PIPETTE CAROUSEL WITH GERMICIDAL LAMPJune 2023April 2024Allow1010NoNo
18204428LASER ASSISTED COLD PLASMA DISINFECTION DEVICEJune 2023February 2026Allow3211NoNo
18322762DEODORIZATION APPARATUSMay 2023December 2025Allow3100NoNo
18038049DEVICE FOR DIFFUSING VOLATILE SUBSTANCESMay 2023March 2026Allow3410NoNo
18141822System for Capturing and Cleaning Exhaled AirMay 2023January 2025Abandon2010NoNo
18140823GAS PERMEABLE SEALING MEMBER FOR DRUG CONTAINER AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLYApril 2023October 2024Allow1821NoNo
18030084PHOTOCATALYTIC FILTER AND DEODORIZING APPARATUSApril 2023January 2026Allow3410NoNo
18193567AIR PURIFIERMarch 2023November 2025Allow3210NoNo
18193323Scent Dispensing Systems and Related MethodsMarch 2023October 2025Allow3000NoNo
18187011Extending UV Emitter LifeMarch 2023October 2025Allow3111YesNo
18023320UV DISINFECTION DEVICEFebruary 2023March 2026Abandon3610NoNo
18021028CEILING-MOUNTED OZONE-GENERATING DEVICEFebruary 2023February 2026Abandon3610NoNo
18012070AIR TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODSDecember 2022October 2024Allow2240YesNo
18085734FRAGRANCE MACHINEDecember 2022March 2026Abandon3910NoNo
18011595VOLATILE MATERIAL DELIVERY DEVICEDecember 2022February 2026Abandon3810NoNo
18075681PROACTIVE AIR/SURFACE DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM AND DEVICES FOR BUILDING HVAC DUCTSDecember 2022January 2026Allow3720NoNo
18070142SANITIZING DEVICE WITH PATHOGEN DETECTION, SANITIZING SYSTEM WITH PATHOGEN DETECTION, AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOFNovember 2022July 2024Abandon2010NoNo
18058261ADAPTIVE MULTIVECTOR ILLUMINATION DELIVERY SYSTEMNovember 2022July 2023Allow810NoNo
17991419HVAC SYSTEM INCLUDING STERILIZATION UNITNovember 2022February 2026Allow3920NoNo
17926612DEVICE FOR AIR PURIFICATION, INCORPORATED INTO A VEHICLENovember 2022December 2025Abandon3710NoNo
18056777WICKING PAD FOR EVAPORATING FLUIDS IN A STERILIZERNovember 2022July 2024Abandon1921NoNo
17926342AN AUGMENTED REALITY DEVICE FOR DETERMINING DISINFECTION LEVELS CAUSED BY LIGHTING DEVICE AND A METHOD THEREOFNovember 2022December 2025Abandon3710NoNo
17990238DEVICE FOR DISINFECTANT AGENT APPLICATION AND GENERATION AND METHOD OF USENovember 2022March 2023Allow1410NoNo
17989143Systems Which Determine Operating Parameters And Disinfection Schedules For Germicidal Devices And Germicidal Lamp Apparatuses Including Lens SystemsNovember 2022January 2025Abandon2621NoNo
17987624AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM AND CLEAN ROOM SYSTEMNovember 2022December 2025Abandon3710NoNo
17919179EVAPORATIVE DEVICES HAVING DELIGNIFIED PLANT MATERIALS, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATION AND USE THEREOFOctober 2022August 2025Allow3401NoNo
17964313Seal Integrity Indicator for a Sterilization ContainerOctober 2022October 2023Allow1211NoNo
17957289Appliance Disinfecting IlluminationSeptember 2022May 2024Abandon2030YesNo
17908211PLANT TREATMENT ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED METHODAugust 2022June 2025Allow3400NoNo
17897888DEODORIZATION MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING SAMEAugust 2022October 2025Allow3840NoNo
17896538MODULAR ASEPTIC PRODUCTION SYSTEMAugust 2022May 2024Allow2120YesNo
17882520AIR HANDLING SYSTEM FOR HOT AIR STERILIZERAugust 2022April 2024Allow2120NoNo
17759216HANDHELD COLD PLASMA DEVICEJuly 2022December 2025Abandon4110NoNo
17866056SPIRAL-FLOW TYPE FLUIDIZED-BED COOLING CRYSTALLIZATION SYSTEMJuly 2022April 2025Allow3410NoNo
17861181PROACTIVE AIR/SURFACE DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM AND DEVICESJuly 2022November 2025Allow4111NoNo
17836805SCENT DEVICEJune 2022December 2023Allow1811NoNo
17826555AIRCRAFT PROACTIVE AIR/SURFACE DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM AND DEVICESMay 2022January 2026Abandon4411NoNo
17745352COLLECTING COMPONENTS OF A FLUIDMay 2022January 2024Allow2010NoNo
17741732System for Capturing and Cleaning Exhaled AirMay 2022January 2023Allow830YesNo
17740282DISINFECTING FLUID USING DISINFECTION LIGHTMay 2022September 2023Allow1610NoNo
17720080Detoxifying Light Emitting Device and Use ThereofApril 2022May 2025Allow3701YesNo
17718960AIR PURIFIER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAMEApril 2022October 2025Allow4211YesNo
17717068HEAT-ENERGIZED EMANATOR FOR A VOLATILE SUBSTANCEApril 2022January 2026Abandon4611NoNo
17716284DISINFECTION SYSTEM OF CONTACT LENSApril 2022March 2024Allow2310NoNo
17657804FOGGING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ENCLOSED CHAMBERSApril 2022July 2023Allow1510NoNo
17709154SCENTED CANDLE AND SCENTED CANDLE DEVICEMarch 2022September 2025Abandon4110NoNo
17689871AIR-DRYING STORAGE DEVICE FOR CLEANED SLIDESMarch 2022August 2022Allow510NoNo
17687904PHOTOERADICATION OF MICROORGANISMS WITH PULSED PURPLE OR BLUE LIGHTMarch 2022November 2024Abandon3210NoNo
17634596A LIGHT GUIDING ASSEMBLY FOR LIGHT EXPOSURE OF A MEDICAL TUBEFebruary 2022August 2025Allow4211NoNo
17668920Hand Sanitizer Pouch AssemblyFebruary 2022December 2025Abandon4620NoNo
17590270PROACTIVE AIR/SURFACE DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM AND DEVICESFebruary 2022May 2025Abandon3901NoNo
17585685ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONJanuary 2022June 2025Abandon4110NoNo
17583311CARTRIDGE AND STERILIZING DEVICE USING SAMEJanuary 2022August 2024Abandon3130NoNo
17579374DIFFUSERJanuary 2022November 2023Allow2241YesNo
17573840Device for Ventilating a Space and Corresponding MethodJanuary 2022May 2025Abandon4001NoNo
17625888Monitoring of steam quality during sterilization with improved temperature controlJanuary 2022June 2025Allow4110NoNo
17561778DECONTAMINATION SYSTEMDecember 2021February 2026Abandon5011NoNo
17559494METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOADING A FLOOR LOADING STERILIZERDecember 2021July 2025Allow4310NoNo
17553871PUSH BUTTON UNITDecember 2021March 2026Abandon5121NoNo
17644568INTELLIGENT SYSTEM USING AN IOT ARCHITECTURAL FRAMEWORK TO CONTROL DEPLOYMENT OF VOLATILE CORROSION INHIBITORS (VCIS) FOR SOIL-SIDE CORROSION MITIGATION OF ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKSDecember 2021May 2025Allow4120YesNo
17300936ENHANCED AIR CLEANING COMPUTER MONITORDecember 2021May 2023Abandon1731NoNo
17549953Ultraviolet Light SanitizerDecember 2021April 2025Abandon4001NoNo
17549186SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOLECULE DISPENSINGDecember 2021November 2023Allow2311NoNo
17548955SANITATION DEVICEDecember 2021April 2025Abandon4001NoNo
17549556ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAMEDecember 2021January 2026Abandon4921NoNo
17618805REPROCESSOR HAVING A VARIABLE ORIFICE DEVICEDecember 2021October 2025Abandon4611NoNo
17547928ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAMEDecember 2021July 2025Allow4321NoNo
17548477SANITIZING DEVICE WITH PATHOGEN DETECTION, SANITIZING SYSTEM WITH PATHOGEN DETECTION, AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOFDecember 2021January 2023Abandon1320YesNo
17547952ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAMEDecember 2021January 2026Abandon4921NoNo
17617822REUSABLE URINARY CATHETER PRODUCTSDecember 2021July 2025Allow4320NoNo
17616491Antimicrobial Quantum Dots and Methods of Tuning the SameDecember 2021April 2025Abandon4101NoNo
17614908A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT DISINFECTING ENCLOSURENovember 2021January 2026Allow5021NoNo
17614431MOBILE DEVICE BASED FAR ULTRA-VIOLET C LED BACTERIA/VIRUS/PATHOGEN ELIMINATORNovember 2021April 2025Abandon4001NoNo
17533824STERILIZATION WRAP SYSTEMNovember 2021December 2023Allow2511NoNo
17531789CARD SANITIZING DEVICENovember 2021April 2025Abandon4101NoNo
17531527Non-Aqueous PS/ICP Systems And Application To SurfacesNovember 2021February 2025Abandon3910NoNo
17528961INFRARED DRYING SYSTEMSNovember 2021February 2024Abandon2711YesNo
17527820Bag DisinfectionNovember 2021April 2025Abandon4101NoNo
17525911PROCESSING DEVICE FOR CURRENCY BILLS AND A METHOD OF USE THEREOFNovember 2021March 2022Allow410YesNo
17519695MINIATURIZED DEVICE TO STERILIZE SURFACES FROM COVID-19 AND OTHER VIRUSESNovember 2021August 2023Allow2110NoNo
17606970DISINFECTANT MISTING SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLYOctober 2021May 2022Allow610NoNo
17502229Ultrasonic Horn With A Large High-Amplitude Output SurfaceOctober 2021February 2024Allow2830YesNo
17501281CENTRIFUGEOctober 2021April 2024Abandon3011NoNo
17495110Systems for Avoiding Contamination and Accumulation of Airborne PathogensOctober 2021October 2025Abandon4821YesNo
17594183Process and Device for Generating a Moving Front Within a Sterilization Monitoring Device and Uses ThereofOctober 2021March 2025Allow4111NoNo
17489839DEVICES AND METHODS FOR STERILIZING PROTECTIVE FACIAL MASKS AND MEDICAL GARMENTS USING MICROWAVE ENERGYSeptember 2021February 2022Allow400NoNo
17600373SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODULAR POWER CONVERSION UNITS IN POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMSSeptember 2021December 2023Abandon2610NoNo
17487884VEHICLE IGNITION INTERLOCK DECONTAMINATION AND CALIBRATION STATIONSeptember 2021February 2025Abandon4001NoNo
17486190SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REACTIVE GAS-BASED PRODUCT TREATMENTSeptember 2021November 2025Allow5041YesNo
17598072Autoclavable Container For Sterilizing A Wirelessly Chargeable BatterySeptember 2021October 2025Allow4931YesNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner CLEVELAND, TIMOTHY C.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
22
Examiner Affirmed
13
(59.1%)
Examiner Reversed
9
(40.9%)
Reversal Percentile
63.6%
Higher than average

What This Means

With a 40.9% reversal rate, the PTAB reverses the examiner's rejections in a meaningful percentage of cases. This reversal rate is above the USPTO average, indicating that appeals have better success here than typical.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
45
Allowed After Appeal Filing
11
(24.4%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
34
(75.6%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
33.2%
Lower than average

Understanding Appeal Filing Strategy

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, 24.4% of applications that filed an appeal were subsequently allowed. This appeal filing benefit rate is below the USPTO average, suggesting that filing an appeal has limited effectiveness in prompting favorable reconsideration.

Strategic Recommendations

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 shows limited benefit. Consider other strategies like interviews or amendments before appealing.

Examiner CLEVELAND, TIMOTHY C - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner CLEVELAND, TIMOTHY C works in Art Unit 1774 and has examined 967 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 60.6%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 35 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner CLEVELAND, TIMOTHY C's allowance rate of 60.6% places them in the 21% percentile among all USPTO examiners. This examiner is less likely to allow applications than most examiners at the USPTO.

Office Action Patterns

On average, applications examined by CLEVELAND, TIMOTHY C receive 1.85 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 43% percentile for office actions issued. This examiner issues fewer office actions than average, which may indicate efficient prosecution or a more lenient examination style.

Prosecution Timeline

The median time to disposition (half-life) for applications examined by CLEVELAND, TIMOTHY C is 35 months. This places the examiner in the 38% percentile for prosecution speed. Prosecution timelines are slightly slower than average with this examiner.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a +14.8% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by CLEVELAND, TIMOTHY C. This interview benefit is in the 54% percentile among all examiners. Recommendation: Interviews provide an above-average benefit with this examiner and are worth considering.

Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Effectiveness

When applicants file an RCE with this examiner, 26.6% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 45% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Insight: RCEs show below-average effectiveness with this examiner. Carefully evaluate whether an RCE or continuation is the better strategy.

After-Final Amendment Practice

This examiner enters after-final amendments leading to allowance in 30.6% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 44% 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.

Pre-Appeal Conference Effectiveness

When applicants request a pre-appeal conference (PAC) with this examiner, 62.5% result in withdrawal of the rejection or reopening of prosecution. This success rate is in the 51% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Recommendation: Pre-appeal conferences show above-average effectiveness with this examiner. If you have strong arguments, a PAC request may result in favorable reconsideration.

Appeal Withdrawal and Reconsideration

This examiner withdraws rejections or reopens prosecution in 52.2% of appeals filed. This is in the 23% percentile among all examiners. Of these withdrawals, 33.3% occur early in the appeal process (after Notice of Appeal but before Appeal Brief). Strategic Insight: This examiner rarely withdraws rejections during the appeal process compared to other examiners. If you file an appeal, be prepared to fully prosecute it to a PTAB decision. Per MPEP § 1207, the examiner will prepare an Examiner's Answer maintaining the rejections.

Petition Practice

When applicants file petitions regarding this examiner's actions, 49.1% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 45% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Note: Petitions show below-average success regarding this examiner's actions. Ensure you have a strong procedural basis before filing.

Examiner Cooperation and Flexibility

Examiner's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 1.8% of allowed cases (in the 73% percentile). This examiner makes examiner's amendments more often than average to place applications in condition for allowance (MPEP § 1302.04).

Quayle Actions: This examiner issues Ex Parte Quayle actions in 1.4% of allowed cases (in the 64% percentile). This examiner issues Quayle actions more often than average when claims are allowable but formal matters remain (MPEP § 714.14).

Prosecution Strategy Recommendations

Based on the statistical analysis of this examiner's prosecution patterns, here are tailored strategic recommendations:

  • Prepare for rigorous examination: With a below-average allowance rate, ensure your application has strong written description and enablement support. Consider filing a continuation if you need to add new matter.

Relevant MPEP Sections for Prosecution Strategy

  • MPEP § 713.10: Examiner interviews - available before Notice of Allowance or transfer to PTAB
  • MPEP § 714.12: After-final amendments - may be entered "under justifiable circumstances"
  • MPEP § 1002.02(c): Petitionable matters to Technology Center Director
  • MPEP § 1004: Actions requiring primary examiner signature (allowances, final rejections, examiner's answers)
  • MPEP § 1207.01: Appeal conferences - mandatory for all appeals
  • MPEP § 1214.07: Reopening prosecution after appeal

Important Disclaimer

Not Legal Advice: The information provided in this report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should consult with a qualified patent attorney or agent for advice specific to your situation.

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Use at Your Own Risk: While we strive to provide accurate and useful prosecution statistics, you should independently verify any information that is material to your prosecution strategy and use your professional judgment in all patent prosecution matters.