USPTO Examiner HASTY NICHOLAS - Art Unit 2141

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18442460Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Navigating, Displaying, and Editing Media Items with Multiple Display ModesFebruary 2024October 2025Allow2020YesNo
18438880OPTIMIZING DISPLAY ENGAGEMENT IN ACTION AUTOMATIONFebruary 2024February 2026Allow2420NoNo
18509766SMART ASSIST FOR REPEATED ACTIONSNovember 2023April 2025Allow1720NoNo
18500955Tree Frog Computer Navigation System for the Hierarchical Visualization of DataNovember 2023November 2025Allow2420YesNo
18230106SMART TABLE SYSTEM FOR DOCUMENT MANAGEMENTAugust 2023October 2024Allow1410YesNo
18328667AUTOMATED DESCRIPTION GENERATION FOR JOB POSTINGJune 2023October 2025Allow2840YesNo
18037384OPERATION SUPPORT DEVICE, OPERATION SUPPORT METHOD, AND OPERATION SUPPORT PROGRAMMay 2023June 2025Abandon2520NoNo
18300813CONTEXT-AWARE EDIT MANAGEMENT OF WEBPAGE-BASED APPLICATIONSApril 2023January 2026Abandon3340YesNo
18115140METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STIMULATING NEURAL ACTIVITYFebruary 2023September 2024Allow1920NoNo
18007434FPGA-BASED FAST PROTOCOL DECODING METHOD, APPARATUS, AND DEVICEJanuary 2023June 2025Abandon2830NoNo
18006301Method for Displaying Plurality of Windows and Electronic DeviceJanuary 2023November 2025Abandon5740NoNo
18082781SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING SUPPLEMENTAL CONTENT FOR MEDIA CONTENTDecember 2022February 2026Abandon3840NoNo
17944754DOCUMENT ARCHITECTURE WITH SMART RENDERINGSeptember 2022September 2024Allow2420YesNo
17891595INTELLIGENT DETECTION OF DOCUMENT READINESSAugust 2022February 2025Abandon3030YesNo
17889427DOCUMENT PROCESSING DEVICE AND DOCUMENT PROCESSING METHODAugust 2022June 2025Abandon3440NoNo
17717827METHOD FOR ANNOTATIONS IN A CONTENT MODEL OF A CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMApril 2022November 2024Allow3150NoNo
17717835SYSTEM FOR ANNOTATIONS IN A CONTENT MODEL OF A CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMApril 2022November 2024Allow3150YesNo
17766533SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING AND IMPLEMENTING INTERFACE CONNECTORS ON A SERVERApril 2022November 2025Abandon4330YesNo
17639653MODEL TRAINING METHOD, SHORT MESSAGE AUDITING MODEL TRAINING METHOD, SHORT MESSAGE AUDITING METHOD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUMMarch 2022October 2025Allow4320NoNo
17598177METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING OBJECTS FROM LABELED IMAGES OF SAID OBJECTSSeptember 2021September 2025Abandon4810NoNo
17395651USER INTERFACE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORKAugust 2021October 2025Allow5120YesNo
17336958HIDING PORTIONS OF DISPLAY CONTENTJune 2021February 2026Abandon5660YesNo
17302989GENERATING OR UPDATING CROSS-COMMUNITY STREAMSMay 2021February 2025Abandon4540YesNo
17315528INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUMMay 2021April 2025Abandon4710NoNo
17201681METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING IMAGE, DEVICE AND MEDIUMMarch 2021November 2024Abandon4410NoNo
17147879Method for Identifying a Valid Energy StateJanuary 2021September 2025Abandon5620NoNo
17120059MEMORY-EFFICIENT SYSTEM FOR DECISION TREE MACHINE LEARNINGDecember 2020June 2025Abandon5420YesNo
17035598Machine-Learned Natural Language Document Processing SystemSeptember 2020August 2024Allow4730YesNo
16912245RECOMMENDATIONS USING SESSION RELEVANCE AND INCREMENTAL LEARNINGJune 2020September 2024Allow5140YesNo
16509174SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FUZZING WITH FEEDBACKJuly 2019January 2026Abandon6060YesNo
16231199MODULAR AUTOTUNE FOR AUTOMATED FEED MODEL TRAININGDecember 2018April 2025Abandon6040YesNo
15085129AUTO GROUPING BROWSER TABSMarch 2016October 2016Allow610YesNo
14867638Systems and Methods for Displaying Web ContentSeptember 2015November 2018Allow3720YesNo
14699038USER EXPERIENCE FOR MULTIPLE UPLOADS OF DOCUMENTS BASED ON SIMILAR SOURCE MATERIALApril 2015November 2018Allow4340NoNo
13305282Conditional Logic for Delivering Computer-Executable Program Instructions and ContentNovember 2011December 2015Allow4930YesNo
12698457METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SPECIALTY IMAGING EFFECT GENERATION USING MULTIPLE LAYERS IN DOCUMENTSFebruary 2010August 2014Allow5440YesYes
12649711Method and Apparatus for Defining Screen Reader Functions within Online Electronic DocumentsDecember 2009June 2017Allow6040NoYes
12581772AUTOMATED APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY TESTINGOctober 2009October 2014Allow5920YesNo
12070722Web application code decoupling and user interaction performanceFebruary 2008June 2014Allow6050NoNo
11868197USER-TAILORABLE ROMANIZED CHINESE TEXT INPUT SYSTEMS AND METHODSOctober 2007October 2011Allow4810NoNo
11832768COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM FOR CONTROLLING ARCHIVING OF ELECTRONIC DOUCUMENT, DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND COMPUTER DATA SIGNALAugust 2007December 2010Allow4100NoNo
11753631Technique for Changing the Display of Web Pages as Time PassesMay 2007May 2013Allow6040YesYes
11684748METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR CONSOLIDATING WEB PAGES DISPLAYED IN MULTIPLE BROWSERSMarch 2007April 2017Allow6040NoYes
11608796NON-SYMBOLIC DATA SYSTEM FOR THE AUTOMATED COMPLETION OF FORMSDecember 2006March 2014Allow6090YesNo
11533811CONTENT MANAGEMENT VIA CONFIGURATION SET RELATIONSHIPS IN A CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSeptember 2006January 2011Allow5230YesNo
11484389GROUPING OF INFORMATION ITEMS ON A PAGEJuly 2006September 2010Allow5020NoYes
11482388PROGRAMMATICALLY HIDING AND DISPLAYING WIKI PAGE LAYOUT SECTIONSJuly 2006May 2011Allow5930NoYes
11482628RELEVANT TERM EXTRACTION AND CLASSIFICATION FOR WIKI CONTENTJuly 2006September 2011Allow6040YesYes
11365331Methods and apparatus for management of unconsciously captured documentsFebruary 2006July 2016Allow60100NoNo
11363733AUTOMATIC REPUBLICATION OF DATAFebruary 2006December 2009Allow4510NoNo
11287896SITE REDIRECTIONNovember 2005September 2011Allow6040NoNo
11257441Producing input to a transformation engineOctober 2005March 2011Allow6030NoNo

Appeals Overview

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

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
2
Examiner Affirmed
1
(50.0%)
Examiner Reversed
1
(50.0%)
Reversal Percentile
71.7%
Higher than average

What This Means

With a 50.0% 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
8
Allowed After Appeal Filing
3
(37.5%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
5
(62.5%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
61.4%
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, 37.5% 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 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 HASTY, NICHOLAS - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner HASTY, NICHOLAS works in Art Unit 2141 and has examined 34 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 70.6%, this examiner has a below-average tendency to allow applications. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 54 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner HASTY, NICHOLAS's allowance rate of 70.6% places them in the 33% percentile among all USPTO examiners. This examiner has a below-average tendency to allow applications.

Office Action Patterns

On average, applications examined by HASTY, NICHOLAS receive 3.32 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 92% 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 HASTY, NICHOLAS is 54 months. This places the examiner in the 2% 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 +0.0% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by HASTY, NICHOLAS. This interview benefit is in the 13% 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.

Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Effectiveness

When applicants file an RCE with this examiner, 17.2% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 15% 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 32.0% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 47% 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.

Appeal Withdrawal and Reconsideration

This examiner withdraws rejections or reopens prosecution in 77.8% of appeals filed. This is in the 69% 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, 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 Cooperation and Flexibility

Examiner's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 2.9% 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 11% 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 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.