USPTO Examiner WECHSELBERGER ALFRED H - Art Unit 2146

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18694883HYDRAULIC FRACTURING SYSTEMMarch 2024September 2024Allow610YesNo
18399584METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SIMULATING DYNAMIC DIGITAL TWIN MODEL OF DOMINANT OPERATION OF WIND TURBINE GENERATOR ASSEMBLYDecember 2023July 2024Allow710YesNo
18324160Methodfor modeling blade dimensional chains considering tenon-mortise connectionsMay 2023August 2024Abandon1520NoNo
18313982SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DESIGNING PHOTONIC COMPUTATIONAL ARCHITECTURESMay 2023March 2024Allow1000YesNo
18082626METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING GENERAL PROBABILITY MODEL OF HARMONIC EMISSION LEVEL FOR INDUSTRIAL LOADDecember 2022May 2024Abandon1730YesNo
17871897DRILL BIT DESIGN METHOD BASED ON ROCK CRUSHING PRINCIPLE WITH LOCAL VARIABLE STRENGTHJuly 2022May 2024Abandon2240YesNo
17729548PROCESS OPTIMIZATION USING MIXED INTEGER NONLINEAR PROGRAMMINGApril 2022September 2024Abandon2930YesNo
17623617MATERIAL-BASED SUBDOMAIN HYBRID CELLULAR AUTOMATA ALGORITHM FOR MATERIAL OPTIMIZATION OF THIN-WALLED FRAME STRUCTURESDecember 2021February 2024Allow2620YesNo
17492913SERVICE SPECIFYING METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUMOctober 2021September 2024Abandon3530NoNo
17367285VEHICLE IMPACT ANALYSIS WITH TWO-POINT-CONTACT CURVESJuly 2021April 2024Allow3320YesNo
17341275DYNAMIC PREDICTION METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INITIATION VOLUME OF DEBRIS FLOW SLOPE SOURCEJune 2021August 2024Allow3810YesNo
17130277SIMULATING TANGIBLE MATERIAL SELECTION PROCESSES TO DETERMINE AN OPTIMAL TANGIBLE MATERIAL SELECTION PROCESSDecember 2020September 2024Abandon4510NoNo
17128520REFINING AN ECOLOGICAL NICHE MODELDecember 2020June 2024Allow4110YesNo
17067830INITIATING A DIGITAL TWIN BASED ON COGNITIVE LOCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTOctober 2020September 2024Abandon4840YesNo
16847899METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRODUCT HAVING A CUBIC INTERNAL STRUCTUREApril 2020March 2024Allow4750YesNo
16743767SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONDUCTING COMPUTING EXPERIMENTSJanuary 2020October 2023Allow4550YesNo
16541751MODEL TRAINING FRAMEWORKAugust 2019April 2024Allow5630YesNo
16238274SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ANALOG AND MIX-SIGNAL CIRCUIT PLACEMENTJanuary 2019April 2024Allow6040YesNo
16198698ROBOTICS APPLICATION SIMULATION MANAGEMENTNovember 2018September 2024Abandon6060YesNo
16146941COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN SYSTEM FOR AIRBORNE CONTAMINANT FLOWSSeptember 2018August 2024Abandon6030NoYes
15759299SUBSURFACE ELECTRIC FIELD MONITORING METHODS AND SYSTEMS EMPLOYING A CURRENT FOCUSING CEMENT ARRANGEMENTMarch 2018May 2024Abandon6090YesNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner WECHSELBERGER, ALFRED H..

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
2.8%
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 WECHSELBERGER, ALFRED H. - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner WECHSELBERGER, ALFRED H. works in Art Unit 2146 and has examined 14 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 57.1%, 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 WECHSELBERGER, ALFRED H.'s allowance rate of 57.1% places them in the 17% 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 WECHSELBERGER, ALFRED H. receive 3.50 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 94% 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 WECHSELBERGER, ALFRED H. 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 +72.7% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by WECHSELBERGER, ALFRED H.. This interview benefit is in the 99% 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, 13.3% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 8% 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 20.0% 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.

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 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 11% 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 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:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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