USPTO Examiner RODGERS ARIEL M - Art Unit 1792

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
19091162PRODUCTION METHOD FOR HIGH-QUALITY ROOM-TEMPERATURE COOKED STINKY MANDARIN FISHMarch 2025June 2025Allow300NoNo
18005602BREWING SYSTEM, BIOREACTOR PROVIDED WITH SUCH A SYSTEM AND IMPLEMENTATION METHOD THEREOFJanuary 2023February 2026Abandon3701NoNo
18012463KITCHEN APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR ROASTING MEATDecember 2022January 2026Abandon3701NoNo
17899555THE EVERYTHING BONE PET TREATAugust 2022August 2025Abandon3530NoNo
17758532ULTRAVIOLET TREATMENT OF TRANSFORMED COLEOPTERA LARVAE FOR VITAMIN D3 ENRICHMENTJuly 2022February 2026Allow4420YesNo
17786719A PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING CINNAMON TEA POD FROM CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUMJune 2022February 2026Abandon4420NoNo
17764121A DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HEATING A LIQUID CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTMarch 2022May 2025Abandon3701NoNo
17582422SOUS VIDE COOKING CONTROL METHODJanuary 2022June 2025Abandon4130YesNo
17531994COOKING METHOD FOR OPERATING A COOKING DEVICENovember 2021August 2025Abandon4540NoNo
17453970METHOD OF OPERATING AND CONTROLLING A GRILLNovember 2021November 2024Abandon3611NoNo
17508733COOKING APPLIANCE CONTROL PANEL WITH MOVEMENT DETECTOR FOR CONTROLLING COOKING ON A FUNCTION OF LOCATIONOctober 2021September 2025Abandon4721NoNo
17399394FROZEN FOODAugust 2021August 2025Abandon4841YesNo
17399460ACOUSTIC TREATMENT OF BREWED, MATURED OR FERMENTED FOOD AND RELATED SYSTEMSAugust 2021February 2026Abandon5451NoNo
17423965PROCESS FOR PURIFYING A HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDE AND RELATED COMPOSITIONSJuly 2021October 2024Abandon3810NoNo
17371216MILK-BASED PRODUCTJuly 2021November 2024Abandon4010NoNo
17415905CREAM-CHEESE-LIKE FOOD PRODUCT AND PRODUCTION METHODJune 2021September 2025Abandon5121NoNo
17345987METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR MOISTURIZING PIECES OF DOUGHJune 2021November 2024Abandon4121NoNo
17331219METHOD OF MAKING A FRESH PACKED PRESERVATIVE-FREE HUMMUS HAVING IMPROVED SHELF LIFEMay 2021December 2025Abandon5540NoNo
17331069METHOD OF MAKING PRESERVATIVE-FREE FOOD PRODUCT HAVING IMPROVED SHELF LIFEMay 2021July 2025Abandon4921NoYes
17232065METHOD OF MAKING FOIE GRAS USING DUCK LIVER PRODUCED BY RAISING DUCKS WITHOUT CAGE AND FORCE-FEEDING, AND THE FOIE GRASApril 2021January 2024Abandon3311NoNo
17284123PRODUCTION METHOD FOR DAINTY-FOOD-LIKE FOOD PRODUCTApril 2021January 2025Abandon4520NoNo
17247558VACUUM MICROWAVE DRYING OF FOODS WITH PULSED ELECTRIC FIELD PRE-TREATMENTDecember 2020February 2023Abandon2610NoNo
17117353ADAPTIVE CLOSED LOOP CONTROL METHOD FOR A COOKING APPLIANCEDecember 2020May 2023Allow2911YesNo
16973438COOKING CONTROL METHOD AND DEVICE, AND COMPUTER STORAGE MEDIUMDecember 2020March 2025Abandon5141YesNo
17102925Appliances and Methods for Adaptive Zonal CookingNovember 2020December 2023Abandon3721YesNo
17044375MEAT PROCESSING UNIT AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN EXTRUDED MEAT PRODUCTOctober 2020February 2023Allow2910NoNo
16975311Method and System for Preparing DishesAugust 2020May 2023Abandon3211NoNo
16923288INTAKE REGULATING CONTAINER FOR FITNESS ACTIVITIESJuly 2020October 2024Abandon5111NoNo
16763007COOKING APPLIANCE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOFMay 2020January 2026Abandon6041YesNo
16839866PET FOOD PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR MAKINGApril 2020March 2025Abandon5941YesNo
16718149Edible Pet Chew with Meat Analogue Member and Method for Making the SameDecember 2019March 2025Abandon6051YesNo
15775033PET FOODMay 2018January 2024Abandon6061YesNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner RODGERS, ARIEL M.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
1
Allowed After Appeal Filing
0
(0.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(100.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
2.3%
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, 0.0% 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

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

Examiner RODGERS, ARIEL M - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner RODGERS, ARIEL M works in Art Unit 1792 and has examined 24 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 8.3%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 47 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner RODGERS, ARIEL M's allowance rate of 8.3% places them in the 1% 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 RODGERS, ARIEL M receive 2.54 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 74% percentile for office actions issued. This examiner issues a slightly above-average number of office actions.

Prosecution Timeline

The median time to disposition (half-life) for applications examined by RODGERS, ARIEL M is 47 months. This places the examiner in the 9% 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 +6.2% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by RODGERS, ARIEL M. This interview benefit is in the 33% percentile among all examiners. Recommendation: Interviews provide a below-average benefit with this examiner.

Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Effectiveness

When applicants file an RCE with this examiner, 0.0% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 0% 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 0.0% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 0% 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.

Petition Practice

When applicants file petitions regarding this examiner's actions, 200.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 98% 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 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 8% 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 8% percentile). This examiner rarely issues Quayle actions compared to other examiners. Allowances typically come directly without a separate action for formal matters.

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.
  • 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.
  • Plan for extended prosecution: Applications take longer than average with this examiner. Factor this into your continuation strategy and client communications.

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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