USPTO Examiner BEE ANDREW W - Art Unit 2677

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18792585FLOOD ALARM SYSTEM AND FLOOD ALARM METHODAugust 2024January 2026Allow1810NoNo
18720230Method for the Animated Representation of an Object Perception and of a Driving Intention of an Assistance System of a Vehicle, Assistance System, Computer Program, and Computer-Readable (Storage) MediumJune 2024December 2025Allow1810NoNo
18714637MONITORING SYSTEM, POSITIONING APPARATUS, POSITIONING METHOD, MONITORING APPARATUS, MONITORING METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUMMay 2024March 2026Abandon2110NoNo
18637689VEHICLE OPERATION DIAGNOSIS DEVICEApril 2024October 2025Allow1810NoNo
18636261System for Seamless and Secure Networking of Health DevicesApril 2024September 2024Allow510NoNo
18434781METHODS FOR DETECTING GAS ALARMS BASED ON SMART GAS AND INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) SYSTEMSFebruary 2024June 2025Allow1600NoNo
18422630PROXIMITY SENSOR THREAT WARNING PERSONAL SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHODJanuary 2024December 2025Abandon2310NoNo
18414736PASSIVE PERSONAL LASER DETECTOR WARNING SAFETY DEVICEJanuary 2024March 2026Allow2620YesNo
18413871SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERSONAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY MONITORINGJanuary 2024December 2025Abandon2310NoNo
18414397METHOD FOR GAS GATE STATION MONITORING BASED ON SMART GAS PLATFORM AND INTERNET OF THINGS SYSTEM THEREOFJanuary 2024July 2024Allow600NoNo
18521405USER PREFERENCES IN RESPONDER NETWORK RESPONDER SELECTIONNovember 2023September 2024Allow900YesNo
18461252Security SystemSeptember 2023October 2024Allow1310YesNo
18459863AUTONOMOUS AIR TAXI SEPARATION SYSTEM AND METHODSeptember 2023September 2024Allow1310YesNo
18362999METHOD FOR ABNORMAL JUDGMENT AND SAFETY INSPECTION OF SMART GAS HARMFUL COMPONENTS, INTERNET OF THINGS SYSTEM, AND MEDIUM THEREOFAugust 2023August 2024Allow1310NoNo
18362904METHOD FOR EARLY WARNING SMART GAS HARMFUL COMPONENTS, INTERNET OF THINGS SYSTEM, AND MEDIUM THEREOFJuly 2023August 2024Allow1310NoNo
18179741SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REAL-TIME PRIORITIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF HEAT TRACE CIRCUIT ALARMSMarch 2023September 2024Allow1800NoNo
18084661ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PERFORMING UWB MULTI-RANGING AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOFDecember 2022August 2024Allow2000NoNo
18064619CONNECTED ROADSIDE TRAFFIC DETECTION AND CONTROL SYSTEMDecember 2022August 2024Allow2010NoNo
17974103NAVIGABLE 3D VIEW OF A PREMISES ALARM EVENTOctober 2022September 2024Allow2310NoNo
17915551DISTRESS SIGNAL SYSTEM FOR SEA VESSELS AND A METHOD THEREFORSeptember 2022August 2024Allow2310YesNo
17915744PERSON ACTIVITY RECOGNITIONSeptember 2022October 2025Allow3720NoNo
17947409VIDEO RECORDING DEVICESeptember 2022July 2024Allow2210YesNo
17878818ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS FOR FIRE DETECTIONAugust 2022October 2024Allow2621NoNo
17842688INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NONVOLATILE STORAGE MEDIUM CAPABLE OF BEING READ BY COMPUTER THAT STORES INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAMJune 2022September 2025Abandon3910NoNo
17274917INFORMATION PROCESSOR, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAMMarch 2021July 2024Allow4030NoNo
16191506INDOOR LOCATION BASED EMERGENCY CARE COMMUNICATION METHODNovember 2018January 2020Allow1410YesNo
16174588CONNECTOR ELEMENT INFORMATION DETECTIONSOctober 2018February 2020Allow1620YesNo
15206130NETWORKING OF IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES AND WEARABLE DEVICESJuly 2016February 2020Allow4350NoNo
13875322MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR CONTAINER DATA CENTERMay 2013February 2015Allow2210NoNo
13569896Electronically Augmented Smart Lock for Trash ContainersAugust 2012April 2014Allow2000YesNo
13420027PERSONAL AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS AND PERSONAL AUTHENTICATION METHODMarch 2012December 2012Allow910NoNo
13059282DEVICE FOR SCANNING THE DIVISION MARK OF A MECHANICAL ROLLER-TYPE COUNTER, FOR ANY TYPE OF COUNTERJune 2011April 2014Allow3810YesNo
13110489NON-VISUAL PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION ON AN ELECTRONIC WIRELESS DEVICEMay 2011December 2013Allow3110YesNo
12953157FLUID LEVEL MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHODNovember 2010August 2013Allow3200YesNo
12799793System and method for identifying object and releasing its securityApril 2010November 2012Allow3010YesNo
12626469SAFETY SYSTEM FOR ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLESNovember 2009December 2012Allow3620YesNo
12451618METHOD FOR MONITORING AND/OR CONTROLLING A TRANSPORT DEVICE, TRANSPORT DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD AND CLAMP FOR DETACHABLY HOLDING AND TRANSPORTINGNovember 2009October 2012Allow3510YesNo
12367999RESONANT-CIRCUIT STRUCTUREFebruary 2009June 2015Allow6020NoYes

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner BEE, ANDREW W..

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
1
Examiner Affirmed
1
(100.0%)
Examiner Reversed
0
(0.0%)
Reversal Percentile
9.9%
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
1
Allowed After Appeal Filing
0
(0.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(100.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
5.7%
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

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 BEE, ANDREW W. - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner BEE, ANDREW W. works in Art Unit 2677 and has examined 14 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 100.0%, this examiner allows applications at a higher rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 32 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner BEE, ANDREW W.'s allowance rate of 100.0% places them in the 96% 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 BEE, ANDREW W. receive 1.50 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 26% percentile for office actions issued. This examiner issues fewer office actions than average, which may indicate efficient prosecution or a more lenient examination style.

Prosecution Timeline

The median time to disposition (half-life) for applications examined by BEE, ANDREW W. is 32 months. This places the examiner in the 51% percentile for prosecution speed. Prosecution timelines are slightly faster than average with this examiner.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a +0.0% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by BEE, ANDREW W.. This interview benefit is in the 14% 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, 42.9% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 94% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Insight: RCEs are highly effective with this examiner compared to others. If you receive a final rejection, filing an RCE with substantive amendments or arguments has a strong likelihood of success.

After-Final Amendment Practice

This examiner enters after-final amendments leading to allowance in 100.0% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 99% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Recommendation: This examiner is highly receptive to after-final amendments compared to other examiners. Per MPEP § 714.12, after-final amendments may be entered "under justifiable circumstances." Consider filing after-final amendments with a clear showing of allowability rather than immediately filing an RCE, as this examiner frequently enters such amendments.

Appeal Withdrawal and Reconsideration

This examiner withdraws rejections or reopens prosecution in 50.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 17% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Insight: This examiner rarely withdraws rejections during the appeal process compared to other examiners. If you file an appeal, be prepared to fully prosecute it to a PTAB decision. Per MPEP § 1207, the examiner will prepare an Examiner's Answer maintaining the rejections.

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 4% 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 22% 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 29% percentile). This examiner issues Quayle actions less often than average. Allowances may 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:

  • Consider after-final amendments: This examiner frequently enters after-final amendments. If you can clearly overcome rejections with claim amendments, file an after-final amendment before resorting to an RCE.
  • RCEs are effective: This examiner has a high allowance rate after RCE compared to others. If you receive a final rejection and have substantive amendments or arguments, an RCE is likely to be successful.

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.