USPTO Examiner PITARO RYAN F - Art Unit 2188

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
16266103Graphical User Interface that Emulates a Multi-Fold Physical File FolderFebruary 2019July 2020Allow1710NoNo
15894059TOUCHSCREEN KEYBOARDFebruary 2018April 2020Allow2610NoNo
15860609OPTICAL DESIGN SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE SAMEJanuary 2018January 2025Abandon6040YesYes
15227098POPULATION OF USER IDENTIFIERS BASED ON NEARBY DEVICESAugust 2016February 2020Allow4240YesNo
14945025DATA-PROVIDING APPARATUS, DATA-PROVIDING METHOD AND PROGRAM-SORTING MEDIUMNovember 2015February 2020Allow5150NoNo
14851115METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EXECUTING APPLICATIONS THROUGH APPLICATION SELECTION SCREENSeptember 2015June 2020Allow5760YesNo
14046284USER TERMINAL APPARATUS, METHOD FOR INPUTTING TEXT AND DISPLAYING AN INPUT MODE SIGN NEXT TO A TEXT INPUT CURSOR IN USER TERMINAL APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUMOctober 2013October 2019Allow6070YesNo
13943587METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOTIVATING INTERACTIONS BETWEEN USERS IN VIRTUAL WORLDSJuly 2013April 2014Allow910NoNo
13801307SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RETRIEVING INFORMATION WHILE COMMANDING OPERATION OF AN APPLIANCEMarch 2013March 2018Abandon6020NoYes
13418643DYNAMIC WEB PORTAL PAGEMarch 2012June 2015Allow3940NoNo
13237085SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CUSTOMIZING AN INTERFACE RELATED TO ACCESSING, MANIPULATING AND VIEWING INTERNET AND NON-INTERNET RELATED INFORMATIONSeptember 2011November 2014Allow3840NoNo
12953257SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING PIXEL-BASED REVERSE ENGINEERING OF INTERFACE STRUCTURENovember 2010January 2015Allow5020NoNo
12917217DYNAMIC WEB PORTAL PAGENovember 2010August 2014Allow4640NoYes
12870982METHOD AND SYSTEM TO IMPROVE GUI USE EFFICIENCYAugust 2010March 2014Allow4320NoNo
12919809METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENABLING SELECTION OF AN ITEM FROM A PLURALITY OF ITEMSAugust 2010September 2014Allow4820NoNo
12470688SCREEN EDITING APPARATUS, SCREEN EDITING METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUMMay 2009November 2014Allow6030NoNo
12410538VISUALIZATION OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS IN A VIRTUAL UNIVERSEMarch 2009August 2014Allow6050NoNo
12129519METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOTIVATING INTERACTIONS BETWEEN USERS IN VIRTUAL WORLDSMay 2008May 2013Allow6040NoYes
12060950SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING INFORMATION ABOUT SUBNETSApril 2008January 2012Allow4510NoNo
12060911DYNAMIC E-MAIL SIGNATURE MANAGERApril 2008August 2011Allow4010NoNo
12060656INFORMATION PRESENTING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PRESENTING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAMApril 2008October 2012Allow5540YesNo
11975577Methods for identifying cells in a path in a flowchart and for synchronizing graphical and textual views of a flowchartOctober 2007January 2013Allow6030NoNo
11869792APPLICATION SHARING VIEWER PRESENTATIONOctober 2007October 2011Allow4830NoNo
11754228METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOVING RECIPIENTS FROM A MESSAGE THREADMay 2007July 2011Allow4920NoYes
11724996NAVIGATING DISPLAYED CONTENT ON A MOBILE DEVICEMarch 2007September 2011Allow5440NoNo
10274975SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CUSTOMIZING AN INTERFACE RELATED TO ACCESSING, MANIPULATING AND VIEWING INTERNET AND NON-INTERNET RELATED INFORMATIONOctober 2002January 2011Allow6070YesYes
10034499SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VISUALIZING AND NAVIGATING DYNAMIC CONTENT IN A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACEDecember 2001April 2011Allow6040NoYes
10035800SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENSURING INTEGRITY OF DATA-DRIVEN USER INTERFACE OF A WIRELESS MOBILE STATIONDecember 2001June 2011Allow6060NoYes

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner PITARO, RYAN F.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
5
Examiner Affirmed
5
(100.0%)
Examiner Reversed
0
(0.0%)
Reversal Percentile
5.4%
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
9
Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(11.1%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
8
(88.9%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
14.4%
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, 11.1% 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 PITARO, RYAN F - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner PITARO, RYAN F works in Art Unit 2188 and has examined 28 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 92.9%, this examiner allows applications at a higher rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 51 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner PITARO, RYAN F's allowance rate of 92.9% places them in the 79% percentile among all USPTO examiners. This examiner is more likely to allow applications than most examiners at the USPTO.

Office Action Patterns

On average, applications examined by PITARO, RYAN F receive 3.43 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 91% 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 PITARO, RYAN F is 51 months. This places the examiner in the 6% 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 -12.1% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by PITARO, RYAN F. This interview benefit is in the 3% 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, 26.5% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 47% 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 20.8% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 28% 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.

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 7% 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 54.5% of appeals filed. This is in the 26% percentile among all examiners. Of these withdrawals, 16.7% occur early in the appeal process (after Notice of Appeal but before Appeal Brief). Strategic Insight: This examiner shows below-average willingness to reconsider rejections during appeals. Be prepared to fully prosecute appeals if filed.

Petition Practice

When applicants file petitions regarding this examiner's actions, 50.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 44% 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 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 13% 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 16% 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.

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.

Limitation of Liability: Under no circumstances will IronCrow AI be liable for any outcome, decision, or action resulting from your reliance on the statistics, analysis, or recommendations presented in this report. Past prosecution patterns do not guarantee future results.

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.