USPTO Examiner BOYD JENNIFER A - Art Unit 1786

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
15760439PROPYLENE-BASED RESIN-ADHERED FIBER BUNDLEMarch 2018January 2025Abandon6041YesYes
15827879DURABLE NANOFIBER SYNTHETIC FILTER MEDIANovember 2017April 2018Abandon400NoNo
15515176COPPER (I) PYRAZOLATE DIMERS FOR ELECTROLUMINESCENT DEVICESMarch 2017February 2020Abandon3510NoNo
15233262JOINED BODY, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING JOINED BODY, AND STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLEAugust 2016April 2017Abandon800NoNo
15050596MULTISPECTRAL CAMOUFLAGE FABRICFebruary 2016October 2016Abandon800NoNo
14910834FUGITIVE DYE CATCHING MATERIALFebruary 2016September 2018Abandon3110NoNo
14903303IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO FIBRE REINFORCED COMPOSITESJanuary 2016June 2018Abandon3010NoNo
14936605ISOLATION STRUCTURES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSNovember 2015October 2018Abandon3510YesNo
14925290RESIN COMPOSITION AND ELECTRIC WIRE USING SAMEOctober 2015August 2016Abandon900NoNo
14783517OPEN REELOctober 2015July 2018Abandon3320NoNo
14854778COMPOSITE FRICTION MATERIALSSeptember 2015October 2018Abandon3721YesNo
14830944FIBER-BASED CARRIER STRUCTURE FOR LIQUIDS AND SOLID PARTICLES AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE FIBER-BASED CARRIER STRUCTUREAugust 2015June 2018Abandon3440NoNo
14738293ORGANIC OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAMEJune 2015April 2016Abandon1000NoNo
14728536COMPOUND FOR ORGANIC OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICE, ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE INCLUDING SAME, AND DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE ORGANIC LIGHT- EMITTING DIODEJune 2015May 2016Abandon1100NoNo
14577609PRODUCTION METHOD OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE GRAPHENE COMPOSITE FIBERDecember 2014October 2016Abandon2200NoNo
14573740ORIENTED FLEXIBLE HEAT-CONDUCTING MATERIAL, AND FORMING PROCESS AND APPLICATION THEREOFDecember 2014August 2016Abandon2000NoNo
14509538COMPOSITION FOR ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE, ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING LAYER INCLUDING SAME, AND ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DIODEOctober 2014May 2016Abandon1900NoNo
14333845THREADJuly 2014July 2015Abandon1200NoNo
14260998ELECTRICALLY INSULATED WIREApril 2014December 2015Abandon2000NoNo
14051737COMPOUND FOR ORGANIC OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICE, ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE INCLUDING THE SAME AND DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DIODEOctober 2013January 2014Abandon400NoNo
13931837COMPOUND FOR ORGANIC OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICE, ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE INCLUDING THE SAME, AND DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODEJune 2013January 2014Abandon700NoNo
13848176LIGHT EMITTING ELEMENT AND DISPLAY APPARATUSMarch 2013January 2015Abandon2200NoNo
13643059NOVEL 10,10-DIALKYLANTHRONE COMPOUND AND ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAMEOctober 2012May 2016Abandon4300NoNo
13497796ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT ELEMENTJune 2012August 2016Abandon5320NoNo
13493040ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT ELEMENT, ORGANIC EL DISPLAY DEVICE, AND ORGANIC EL ILLUMINATORJune 2012December 2015Abandon4240NoNo
13386766ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT ELEMENTJanuary 2012May 2016Abandon5211NoNo
13319172COMPOSITE MATERIALJanuary 2012September 2016Abandon5840YesNo
13338801BLUE PHOSPHORESCENT COMPOUND AND ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT DEVICE USING THE SAMEDecember 2011December 2015Abandon4810NoNo
13275471EXTRUSION LAMINATE USEFUL IN INSULATION FACINGS AND TAPE BACKINGSOctober 2011March 2014Abandon2910NoNo
13147855Complex salts for light emitting devicesOctober 2011December 2015Abandon5201NoNo
13234423ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE, DISPLAY AND ILLUMINATING DEVICESeptember 2011May 2016Abandon5620NoNo
13132685ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENCE ELEMENT, DISPLAY DEVICE AND ILLUMINATION DEVICESeptember 2011May 2016Abandon5920NoNo
13202156ETHYLENE ADSORBENT PACKAGING OR BARRIER MATERIAL AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAMEAugust 2011November 2015Abandon5120NoNo
13179911NONWOVEN WITH IMPROVED FIRE BARRIER PERFORMANCEJuly 2011October 2013Abandon2710NoNo
13165239ELASTOMERIC LAMINATE MATERIALS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE MECHANICAL ACTIVATIONJune 2011September 2012Abandon1510NoNo
13090033SPORTS BOARD INCLUDING A LAMINATED BOTTOM LAYERApril 2011December 2013Abandon3210NoNo
13040366NOVEL COMPOUND AND ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE, DISPLAY AND ILLUMINATING DEVICE USING THE SAMEMarch 2011August 2016Abandon6030NoNo
12922953MEDICAL COMPONENTJanuary 2011December 2013Abandon3901NoNo
12849121EDGE REINFORCED ELASTOMERIC MEMBRANESAugust 2010December 2013Abandon4001NoNo
12840745Nonwoven Fire Barrier with Enhanced Char PerformanceJuly 2010October 2013Abandon3910NoNo
12677910POWER TRANSMISSION BELT COMPRISING A COATING TREATMENT OF THE FABRIC AND COATING TREATMENT THEREOFJune 2010September 2013Abandon4210NoNo
12745640METHOD OF FORMATION OF REINFORCEMENT MESHJune 2010March 2014Abandon4610NoNo
12781170USE OF PRE-COATED MAT FOR PREPARING GYPSUM BOARDMay 2010March 2011Allow1010YesNo
12781163USE OF PRE-COATED MAT FOR PREPARING GYPSUM BOARDMay 2010March 2011Abandon1010NoNo
12760344ELASTOMERIC LAMINATE AND ELASTOMERIC FILMApril 2010March 2014Abandon4720NoNo
12754582Peelable CoatingApril 2010December 2013Abandon4410NoNo
12701207DRYING MATFebruary 2010July 2011Abandon1810NoNo
12616475FLAME-RETARDANT CELLULOSIC NONWOVEN FABRICNovember 2009October 2010Abandon1110NoNo
12575507MICROENCAPSULATION OF A PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL WITH ENHANCED FLAME RESISTANCEOctober 2009August 2013Abandon4610NoNo
12505573FIBROUS STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAMEJuly 2009October 2013Abandon5120NoNo
12500872COMPOSITIONS FOR ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT DEVICE AND ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT DEVICEJuly 2009May 2016Abandon6070YesNo
12500243POLYURETHANE UREA SOLUTIONSJuly 2009November 2015Abandon6030NoYes
12441210PROCESS FOR PRODUCING AN IN PARTICULAR POROUS SHAPED CERAMIC BODY AND SHAPED BODY PRODUCED THEREBYJuly 2009September 2012Abandon4201NoNo
12518689Multitubular Sheathing for Industrial Battery ElectrodesJune 2009April 2013Abandon4611NoNo
12427903USE OF PRE-COATED MAT FOR PREPARING GYPSUM BOARDApril 2009March 2010Allow1010YesNo
12408399LIGHTWEIGHT SPUN-BONDED NONWOVEN FABRIC HAVING SPECIAL BARRIER PROPERTIESMarch 2009November 2010Allow2020YesNo
12362883Bullet Resistant Panel MemberJanuary 2009October 2013Abandon5720NoNo
12354387WATER-ABSORBING RESIN SUITABLE FOR ABSORBING VISCOUS LIQUIDS CONTAINING HIGH-MOLECULAR COMPOUND, AND ABSORBENT AND ABSORBENT ARTICLE EACH COMPRISING THE SAMEJanuary 2009September 2010Abandon2020NoNo
12329013MULTILAYERED BORON NITRIDE/SILICON NITRIDE FIBER COATINGSDecember 2008September 2015Abandon6050NoYes
12095002FORMALDEHYDE-FREE BINDEROctober 2008November 2015Abandon6041YesNo
12284769Foam core article with flexible heat-resistant knitted fabricSeptember 2008September 2011Abandon3620NoNo
12211744HOT-MELT ADHESIVE BASED ON BLEND OF AMORPHOUS AND CRYSTALLINE POLYMERS FOR MULTILAYER BONDINGSeptember 2008May 2010Allow2020NoNo
12207960PREPREG PEEL PLY FOR CONTINUOUSLY FORMING COMPOSITE MATERIALSeptember 2008September 2011Abandon3620NoNo
12229736Textured cleaning wipe for electronic devicesAugust 2008March 2011Abandon3120NoNo
12183198SELF CONFORMING NON-CRIMP FABRIC AND CONTOURED COMPOSITE COMPONENTS COMPRISING THE SAMEJuly 2008July 2011Abandon3610NoNo
11992594Chip Provided with film Having Hole Pattern with the Use of Thermoresponsive Polymer and Method of Producing the SameJuly 2008November 2012Abandon5521NoNo
12158032Suede Like Artificial Leather with Excellent Strength and Elongation PropertiesJune 2008February 2011Abandon3220NoNo
12132126Flame Retardant FabricsJune 2008September 2011Abandon4011NoNo
12151696Composite for protection against wind and wind blown debrisMay 2008April 2010Abandon2420NoNo
12107182Veil with a PVOH fibre binding agentApril 2008May 2010Abandon2520NoNo
12089728Stable Fiber Laminate, and Method and Device for the Production ThereofApril 2008February 2012Abandon4621NoNo
11989224Biomaterials Based On Carboxymethylcellulose Salified With Zinc Associated With Hyaluronic Acid DerivativesJanuary 2008March 2011Abandon3701NoNo
11970397FLAME RETARDANT FABRICJanuary 2008September 2010Abandon3220NoNo
11969026Knit Cleaning PadJanuary 2008November 2010Abandon3510NoNo
11916977Fireproof Blanket Which is Used to Protect People, Furniture and Property Against FireDecember 2007March 2011Abandon3901NoNo
11916515Manufacture of an Impregnated Paper or Non-WovenDecember 2007May 2012Abandon5401NoNo
11923111THERMALLY PROTECTIVE MATERIALSOctober 2007March 2011Abandon4011NoNo
11858242HIGH PERFORMANCE FIRE RESISTANT FABRICS AND THE GARMENTS MADE THEREWITHSeptember 2007April 2010Abandon3110NoNo
11901437Multi-compatible sizing composition for thermosetting resinsSeptember 2007May 2012Abandon5610NoNo
11878875Waterproof breathable high-vis arc resistant laminateJuly 2007August 2010Abandon3720NoNo
11779751TACKY ALLERGEN TRAP AND FILTER MEDIUM, AND METHOD FOR CONTAINING ALLERGENSJuly 2007July 2011Abandon4820YesNo
11778523Fire Combustion Modified BattJuly 2007October 2010Abandon3910NoNo
11822524STRETCHABLE COMPOSITE FIBERJuly 2007July 2010Allow3730NoNo
11771875Lyocell fibers with anti-microbial activityJune 2007October 2010Abandon3920NoNo
11769162Insect ScreenJune 2007July 2011Abandon4921NoNo
11762662FIRE RESISTANT BARRIER HAVING CHEMICAL BARRIER LAYERJune 2007June 2010Abandon3701NoNo
11759586Fire Blocking Removable CoverJune 2007September 2010Abandon3911NoNo
10588835Method for Producing Non-Wovens, a Corresponding Non-Woven and the Production ThereofMay 2007June 2010Abandon4601NoNo
11748914AEROGEL-BASED ENCLOSURE SYSTEMSMay 2007February 2011Abandon4520NoNo
11748681KNIT FABRICS AND SOCKS MADE THEREFROM INCORPORATING HIGH TENSILE NYLON STAPLEMay 2007April 2013Abandon6050NoYes
11746904Thermoadhesive TapeMay 2007June 2010Abandon3710NoNo
11665633Crimped Filament-Containing Woven Or Knitted Fabric With Decreasing Air Space Upon Wetting With Water, Process For Producing The Same And Textile Products TherefromApril 2007September 2010Abandon4111NoNo
11694190ELASTIC LAMINATES HAVING FRAGRANCE RELEASING PROPERTIES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAMEMarch 2007September 2010Allow4220YesYes
10580796SPREAD MATMarch 2007July 2010Allow5040YesNo
10595315POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING MODIFIED POLYVINYL ALCOHOLSFebruary 2007May 2010Abandon4911NoNo
11659681STRETCH FABRICS WITH IMPROVED HEAT-SETTING PROPERTIESFebruary 2007February 2011Allow4830NoNo
11702926Composite fiberboardFebruary 2007July 2011Abandon5440NoNo
11670965ACTIVE GARMENT MATERIALSFebruary 2007March 2011Allow4931YesNo
11624580TACKY ALLERGEN TRAP AND FILTER MEDIUM, AND METHOD FOR CONTAINING ALLERGENSJanuary 2007October 2009Allow3321YesNo
11639883Multi-layered textile structures for flame resistant mattressesDecember 2006February 2011Abandon5040NoNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner BOYD, JENNIFER A.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
8
Examiner Affirmed
7
(87.5%)
Examiner Reversed
1
(12.5%)
Reversal Percentile
24.7%
Lower than average

What This Means

With a 12.5% reversal rate, the PTAB affirms the examiner's rejections in the vast majority of cases. This reversal rate is in the bottom 25% across the USPTO, indicating that appeals face significant challenges here.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
13
Allowed After Appeal Filing
2
(15.4%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
11
(84.6%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
19.3%
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, 15.4% of applications that filed an appeal were subsequently allowed. This appeal filing benefit rate is in the bottom 25% across the USPTO, indicating that filing appeals is less effective here than in most other areas.

Strategic Recommendations

Appeals to PTAB face challenges. Ensure your case has strong merit before committing to full Board review.

Filing a Notice of Appeal shows limited benefit. Consider other strategies like interviews or amendments before appealing.

Examiner BOYD, JENNIFER A - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner BOYD, JENNIFER A works in Art Unit 1786 and has examined 118 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 11.9%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 41 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner BOYD, JENNIFER A's allowance rate of 11.9% places them in the 2% 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 BOYD, JENNIFER A receive 1.92 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 BOYD, JENNIFER A is 41 months. This places the examiner in the 21% percentile for prosecution speed. Applications take longer to reach final disposition with this examiner compared to most others.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a +43.5% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by BOYD, JENNIFER A. This interview benefit is in the 89% percentile among all examiners. Recommendation: Interviews are highly effective with this examiner and should be strongly considered as a prosecution strategy. Per MPEP § 713.10, interviews are available at any time before the Notice of Allowance is mailed or jurisdiction transfers to the PTAB.

Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Effectiveness

When applicants file an RCE with this examiner, 10.7% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 7% 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.

After-Final Amendment Practice

This examiner enters after-final amendments leading to allowance in 9.4% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 10% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Recommendation: This examiner rarely enters after-final amendments compared to other examiners. You should generally plan to file an RCE or appeal rather than relying on after-final amendment entry. Per MPEP § 714.12, primary examiners have discretion in entering after-final amendments, and this examiner exercises that discretion conservatively.

Pre-Appeal Conference Effectiveness

When applicants request a pre-appeal conference (PAC) with this examiner, 200.0% result in withdrawal of the rejection or reopening of prosecution. This success rate is in the 94% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Recommendation: Pre-appeal conferences are highly effective with this examiner compared to others. Before filing a full appeal brief, strongly consider requesting a PAC. The PAC provides an opportunity for the examiner and supervisory personnel to reconsider the rejection before the case proceeds to the PTAB.

Appeal Withdrawal and Reconsideration

This examiner withdraws rejections or reopens prosecution in 20.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 2% percentile among all examiners. Of these withdrawals, 100.0% 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, 125.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 95% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Note: Petitions are frequently granted regarding this examiner's actions compared to other examiners. Per MPEP § 1002.02(c), various examiner actions are petitionable to the Technology Center Director, including prematureness of final rejection, refusal to enter amendments, and requirement for information. If you believe an examiner action is improper, consider filing a petition.

Examiner Cooperation and Flexibility

Examiner's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 8.5% of allowed cases (in the 92% percentile). Per MPEP § 1302.04, examiner's amendments are used to place applications in condition for allowance when only minor changes are needed. This examiner frequently uses this tool compared to other examiners, indicating a cooperative approach to getting applications allowed. Strategic Insight: If you are close to allowance but minor claim amendments are needed, this examiner may be willing to make an examiner's amendment rather than requiring another round of prosecution.

Quayle Actions: This examiner issues Ex Parte Quayle actions in 14.3% of allowed cases (in the 93% percentile). Per MPEP § 714.14, a Quayle action indicates that all claims are allowable but formal matters remain. This examiner frequently uses Quayle actions compared to other examiners, which is a positive indicator that once substantive issues are resolved, allowance follows quickly.

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.
  • Prioritize examiner interviews: Interviews are highly effective with this examiner. Request an interview after the first office action to clarify issues and potentially expedite allowance.
  • Plan for RCE after final rejection: This examiner rarely enters after-final amendments. Budget for an RCE in your prosecution strategy if you receive a final rejection.
  • Request pre-appeal conferences: PACs are highly effective with this examiner. Before filing a full appeal brief, request a PAC to potentially resolve issues without full PTAB review.
  • Plan for extended prosecution: Applications take longer than average with this examiner. Factor this into your continuation strategy and client communications.
  • Examiner cooperation: This examiner frequently makes examiner's amendments to place applications in condition for allowance. If you are close to allowance, the examiner may help finalize the claims.

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.

No Guarantees: We do not provide any guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the statistics presented above. Patent prosecution statistics are derived from publicly available USPTO data and are subject to data quality limitations, processing errors, and changes in USPTO practices over time.

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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.