USPTO Examiner LU HUA - Art Unit 2118

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18606945APPLICATION NOTIFICATION PREVIEW MANAGEMENTMarch 2024June 2025Allow1630YesNo
18421237BED INTERFACE FOR MANUAL LOCATIONJanuary 2024May 2025Allow1610NoNo
18391139VARIABLE FRICTIONAL FEEDBACK DEVICE FOR A DIGITAL CROWN OF AN ELECTRONIC WATCHDecember 2023February 2025Allow1410NoNo
18505527GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE SYSTEMNovember 2023April 2025Allow1710YesNo
18460299METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING GRAPHICAL CONTENT THROUGH EASING AND PATHSSeptember 2023February 2025Allow1810NoNo
18234159Intravascular Data Visualization And Interface Systems And MethodsAugust 2023March 2025Allow1920NoNo
18351890Methods and Systems for Positioning Animated Images Within a Dynamic Keyboard InterfaceJuly 2023April 2025Allow2120YesYes
18347391DISPLAY APPARATUS AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOFJuly 2023May 2025Allow2320YesNo
18300746DISPLAY APPARATUS, DISPLAY SYSTEM, DISPLAY METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUMApril 2023September 2024Allow1710NoNo
18296856METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND USER INTERFACE FOR DISPLAYING OF PRESENTATIONSApril 2023November 2024Abandon1910NoNo
18193263NETWORK EFFICIENCY USING TARGETED ACTION SELECTIONMarch 2023March 2025Allow2430YesNo
18007120Cross-Device Object Drag Method and DeviceJanuary 2023June 2025Allow2940YesYes
18004237Selection and control of connected objects from a symbolic representation of a topography of a siteJanuary 2023March 2025Allow2640YesNo
18148412SOFTWARE CLIPBOARDDecember 2022June 2025Abandon2940YesNo
17992229USER INTERFACE FOR MANAGING CONTROLLABLE EXTERNAL DEVICESNovember 2022April 2024Allow1730YesNo
17985110System and Method for an Intelligent Drag and Drop DesignerNovember 2022June 2025Abandon3140YesNo
17949792Image Capture to Provide Advanced Features for Configuration of a Wearable DeviceSeptember 2022January 2025Allow2840YesYes
17943905METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TESTING PRODUCT, COMPUTER DEVICE AND READABLE STORAGE MEDIUMSeptember 2022March 2025Allow3110NoNo
17939798METHOD FOR DISPLAYING OBJECT IN TIMELINE AREA, OBJECT DISPLAY DEVICE, AND INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING RECORDED THEREON PROGRAM FOR IMPLEMENTING SAID METHODSeptember 2022April 2025Allow3140YesNo
17902940CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A LIQUID FILLING LEVEL AND MICROSCOPE STAGE INCLUDING SUCH A SYSTEMSeptember 2022April 2025Allow3210YesNo
17880911LATHE AND METHOD OF DETECTING CUT-OFF TOOL BREAKAGEAugust 2022February 2025Allow3110NoNo
17797343PREDICTION APPARATUS, PREDICTION METHOD, AND PROGRAMAugust 2022March 2025Allow3110YesNo
17793695AN APPARATUS FOR OPTIMAL LOADSHARING BETWEEN PARALLEL GAS COMPRESSORSJuly 2022February 2025Allow3110NoNo
17857321LOAD MANAGEMENT FOR POWER SYSTEMSJuly 2022June 2025Allow3520YesNo
17782709METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING AN AMOUNT OF PRINTING MATERIAL POWDER IN A MULTIOBJECT BUILD JOBJune 2022December 2024Allow3010NoNo
17756728PLANT MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEMJune 2022January 2025Allow3110NoNo
17664461INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, TRANSFER POSITION CORRECTION METHOD, AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUSMay 2022June 2025Allow3730YesNo
17724106SCHEDULING JOBS OF A MANUFACTURING OR LOGISTICS PROCESSApril 2022June 2025Allow3820NoNo
17707763MULTI-TENANT EXTENSIBLE BILLING SYSTEMMarch 2022February 2025Allow3540NoNo
17761345GENERATION OF MODIFIED MODEL DATA FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTERSMarch 2022February 2025Abandon3510NoNo
17695340METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FOOD PRINTERMarch 2022March 2025Abandon3620YesNo
17631168Floating Window Management Method and Related ApparatusJanuary 2022June 2025Abandon4040YesNo
17628198THREE-DIMENSIONAL SCANNING DEVICE AND METHODJanuary 2022June 2025Abandon4110NoNo
17627271Method and System for Implementing Event Rules for Maintenance Relevant Events in a Plurality of MachinesJanuary 2022November 2024Abandon3410NoNo
17519629CONTROL AND CONFIGURATION OF SOFTWARE-DEFINED MACHINESNovember 2021June 2025Abandon4320NoNo
17387208INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUMJuly 2021June 2025Allow4620NoNo
17331491SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DRAPE VOLUME CONTROLMay 2021June 2025Allow4830YesNo
17032058PROVIDING ENHANCED FUNCTIONALITY IN AN INTERACTIVE ELECTRONIC TECHNICAL MANUALSeptember 2020February 2025Abandon5260NoNo
16896095METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INITIATING AND MANAGING CHAT SESSIONSJune 2020October 2024Allow5240YesYes
16830838USER INTERFACE FOR MANAGING CONTROLLABLE EXTERNAL DEVICESMarch 2020July 2024Allow5180YesNo
15971020METHOD FOR LOCATING REGIONS OF INTEREST IN A USER INTERFACEMay 2018August 2019Allow1500YesNo
15756877METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SETTING BACKGROUND PICTURE OF UNLOCKING INTERFACE OF APPLICATION, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICEMarch 2018August 2019Allow1810NoNo
15355229ANALYTE-MEASUREMENT SYSTEM RECORDING USER MENU CHOICESNovember 2016September 2018Allow2210NoNo
15283504DEVICE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHODOctober 2016August 2019Allow3430NoNo
14990556OPERATION OF A COMPUTER WITH TOUCH SCREEN INTERFACEJanuary 2016February 2019Allow3720YesNo
14721242APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION EFFECTIVENESS MONITORING AND FEEDBACKMay 2015April 2016Allow1000YesNo
14556242Automated Identification of Redundant Method CallsDecember 2014February 2018Allow3810YesNo
14538192SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING A PERSISTENT VIRTUAL AVATAR WITH MIGRATIONAL ABILITYNovember 2014April 2019Allow5370YesNo
14524564ANCHORING FOR CONTENT SYNCHRONIZATIONOctober 2014June 2017Allow3100YesNo
14479578Creation and Prioritization of Multiple Virtual Universe Teleports in Response to an EventSeptember 2014April 2017Allow3100NoNo
14353876INFORMATION INPUT DEVICE AND INFORMATION DISPLAY METHODApril 2014August 2017Allow4020NoNo
14260785INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INSTALLATION METHODApril 2014September 2016Allow2820YesNo
14225381Method and Device for Removing Objects from a Video Feed in Real-timeMarch 2014April 2016Allow2510YesNo
14029403Automated Identification of Redundant Method CallsSeptember 2013July 2014Allow1000YesNo
13883347GESTURE CONTROLLED USER INTERFACEAugust 2013August 2015Allow2710YesNo
13912228INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INSTALLATION METHODJune 2013January 2014Allow710YesNo
13896041METHOD, APPARATUS AND STORAGE MEDIUM FOR CUSTOMIZING APPLICATIONMay 2013January 2014Allow810NoNo
13859154DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMApril 2013November 2015Allow3110NoNo
13857900Generating Activity SummariesApril 2013March 2018Allow5960YesNo
13731570PROVIDING USERS ACCESS TO APPLICATIONS DURING VIDEO COMMUNICATIONSDecember 2012July 2016Allow4220NoNo
13730945CHANNEL-CONDITION-BASED MESSAGE SELECTIONDecember 2012March 2016Allow3920YesNo
13729525METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR NAVAGATING DATA CENTER USING ADVANCED VISUALIZATIONDecember 2012January 2016Allow3720YesNo
13649556Method and Apparatus for Providing Adaptive Wallpaper Display for a Device Having Multiple Operating System EnvironmentsOctober 2012November 2015Allow3730YesNo
13647439WEBSITE WITH ENHANCED BOOK MEMOSOctober 2012September 2016Allow4740NoNo
13640176OBJECT CONTROL DEVICE, OBJECT CONTROL METHOD, COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM, AND INTEGRATED CIRCUITOctober 2012August 2014Allow2210YesNo
13159008APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION EFFECTIVENESS MONITORING AND FEEDBACKJune 2011February 2015Allow4440YesNo
13158287ADVANCED PLAYBACK QUEUE MANAGEMENTJune 2011July 2014Allow3730YesNo
12673338METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESENTING CONTENTJune 2011August 2015Allow6040YesYes
13156453COLLABORATIVE CAx APPARATUS AND METHODJune 2011December 2014Allow4250YesNo
12755527DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHODApril 2010May 2016Allow6060NoNo
12485116COMPUTING SYSTEM WITH COMPILE FARMJune 2009July 2013Allow4920YesNo
12484674HYPERGRAPH IMPLEMENTATIONJune 2009September 2012Allow3900YesNo
12484896POST-MERGER INTEGRATION SYSTEMSJune 2009February 2013Allow4410YesNo
12464952INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INSTALLATION METHODMay 2009March 2013Allow4620YesNo
12446113METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING A CONFIGURABLE BROWSER-BASED FORMS APPLICATIONApril 2009October 2012Allow4210YesNo
12446125METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SOFTWARE POLICY MANAGEMENTApril 2009December 2012Allow4410YesNo
12415955ACCESS TO LINE-OF-BUSINESS DATABASES IN DECLARATIVE WORKFLOWMarch 2009January 2013Allow4530YesNo
12405849ENHANCED DEVELOPMENT TOOL FOR UTILIZING A JAVASCRIPT OBJECT NOTATION (JSON) BRIDGE FOR NON-JAVA-BASED COMPONENT COMMUNICATION WITHIN JAVA-BASED COMPOSITE APPLICATIONSMarch 2009July 2012Allow4000YesNo
12404077INSTRUCTION-TRACE GENERATION PROGRAM, INSTRUCTION-TRACE GENERATING DEVICE, AND INSTRUCTION-TRACE GENERATING METHODMarch 2009July 2012Allow4000YesNo
12399184CONTROLLING JAVA VIRTUAL MACHINE COMPONENT BEHAVIOR ON A PER-CLASSLOADER BASISMarch 2009October 2012Allow4320NoNo
12260243AUTOMATED IDENTIFICATION OF REDUNDANT METHOD CALLSOctober 2008May 2013Allow5520YesNo
12194092METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, AND HARDWARE PRODUCT FOR PROVIDING PROGRAM INDIVIDUALITY ANALYSIS FOR SOURCE CODE PROGRAMSAugust 2008June 2012Allow4610NoNo
12167067METHOD, APPARATUS AND STORAGE MEDIUM FOR CUSTOMIZING APPLICATIONJuly 2008February 2013Allow5520YesNo
11992093APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BUILDING SOFTWARE BY COMPOSITIONMarch 2008February 2013Allow6030YesNo
12040461Compiler for a Declarative Event-Driven Programming ModelFebruary 2008November 2012Allow5630YesNo
12017030SITE-WIDE NAVIGATION ELEMENT FOR USER ACTIVITY IN A SOCIAL NETWORKING SITEJanuary 2008December 2017Allow6070NoYes

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner LU, HUA.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
2
Examiner Affirmed
2
(100.0%)
Examiner Reversed
0
(0.0%)
Reversal Percentile
3.4%
Lower than average

What This Means

With a 0.0% 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
7
Allowed After Appeal Filing
3
(42.9%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
4
(57.1%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
68.2%
Higher 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, 42.9% of applications that filed an appeal were subsequently allowed. This appeal filing benefit rate is above the USPTO average, suggesting that filing an appeal can be an effective strategy for prompting reconsideration.

Strategic Recommendations

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

Filing a Notice of Appeal is strategically valuable. The act of filing often prompts favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.

Examiner LU, HUA - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner LU, HUA works in Art Unit 2118 and has examined 84 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 88.1%, this examiner has an above-average tendency to allow applications. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 36 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner LU, HUA's allowance rate of 88.1% places them in the 64% percentile among all USPTO examiners. This examiner has an above-average tendency to allow applications.

Office Action Patterns

On average, applications examined by LU, HUA receive 2.25 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 77% 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.

Prosecution Timeline

The median time to disposition (half-life) for applications examined by LU, HUA is 36 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.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a +11.8% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by LU, HUA. This interview benefit is in the 51% 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, 27.6% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 38% 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 24.1% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 24% 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, 0.0% result in withdrawal of the rejection or reopening of prosecution. This success rate is in the 4% 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.

Appeal Withdrawal and Reconsideration

This examiner withdraws rejections or reopens prosecution in 75.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 59% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Insight: This examiner shows above-average willingness to reconsider rejections during appeals. The mandatory appeal conference (MPEP § 1207.01) provides an opportunity for reconsideration.

Petition Practice

When applicants file petitions regarding this examiner's actions, 40.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 38% 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 2.4% of allowed cases (in the 79% 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 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:

  • Expect multiple rounds of prosecution: This examiner issues more office actions than average. Address potential issues proactively in your initial response and consider requesting an interview early in prosecution.
  • 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.
  • 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.