USPTO Examiner AZIZ ADNAN - Art Unit 2685

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18866753PREDICTION APPARATUS, PREDICTION METHOD, AND PROGRAMNovember 2024February 2026Allow1500NoNo
18887671ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHODSeptember 2024March 2026Allow1810YesNo
18805809MODULAR SENSOR FUSION PLATFORM FOR HYDROCARBON STORAGE EQUIPMENT MONITORINGAugust 2024February 2026Allow1810NoNo
18780183SECURE INVENTORY ACCESS AND CONTROL MECHANISMJuly 2024February 2026Allow1910YesNo
18775369SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED APPLIANCE CONTROLJuly 2024October 2025Allow1510NoNo
18664539ROCKER APPARATUS AND HANDLE REMOTE CONTROLMay 2024February 2026Allow2110NoNo
18610878CABLE WIRE INSERTION VERIFICATIONMarch 2024January 2026Allow2210YesNo
18610732HAND TOOL OPERATION MANAGEMENT APPARATUSMarch 2024October 2025Allow1910NoNo
18693006METHOD FOR CAPTURING RESULTS OF AN EVALUATION, DIAGNOSIS AND/OR CHECK OF AT LEAST ONE DEVICE FUNCTIONALITY OF A FIELD DEVICEMarch 2024December 2025Allow2110NoNo
18587159Intrusion Detection Method and ApparatusFebruary 2024December 2025Allow2110YesNo
18681854METHOD FOR DETECTING DAMAGE TO AN OUTER SHELL OF A VEHICLEFebruary 2024September 2025Allow1910NoNo
18395567DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE IN ANHVAC CONTROL BOXDecember 2023March 2026Allow2610NoNo
18573130Method For Providing Image Of Dart GameDecember 2023December 2025Allow2310NoNo
18542882HVAC Low Voltage Components and Wiring Identification SystemDecember 2023October 2025Allow2200NoNo
18571097CONTEXT-BASED USER AVAILABILITY FOR NOTIFICATIONSDecember 2023September 2025Allow2110YesNo
18529017NOTIFICATION SYSTEMDecember 2023January 2026Abandon2620NoNo
18524545CONFIGURING COMMUNICATIONS FOR A LOAD CONTROL SYSTEMNovember 2023October 2025Allow2210NoNo
18389271HEADSET SYSTEM FOR TRAINING, HEADSET ADAPTER AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOFNovember 2023November 2025Allow2410NoNo
18507333ACTIVE PERSONAL WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY NETWORK INTERFACE SYSTEMNovember 2023December 2025Allow2510NoNo
18361650METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR ROAD WARNINGJuly 2023October 2025Allow2620YesNo
18353834AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM, OPERATION METHOD OF AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM, AND OPERATION PROGRAM OF AUTHENTICATION SYSTEMJuly 2023September 2025Allow2620NoNo
18205315PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEMJune 2023October 2025Allow2810NoNo
18197810System For Remotely Collecting And Monitoring Exposure Data In Real-Time For An Isolated Worker Confined To A Work Area In A Hazardous Materials EnvironmentMay 2023October 2025Allow2911YesNo
18191836RISK INFORMATION PROVISION DEVICE, RISK INFORMATION PROVISION SYSTEM, RISK INFORMATION PROVISION METHOD, AND RISK INFORMATION PROVISION PROGRAMMarch 2023August 2025Allow2920NoNo
18116799CELL PHONE LOSS/THEFT PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED VIA A CUT-RESISTANT DISPENSABLE/RETRACTABLE STEEL LINEMarch 2023February 2026Allow3511YesNo
17584680BATTERY CELL MONITORING SYSTEM, A METHOD OF OPERATING A BATTERY CELL MONITORING SYSTEM, AND A NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM TO STORE COMPUTER-READABLE CODE FOR FABRICATION OF A BATTERY CELL MONITORING SYSTEMJanuary 2022August 2025Allow4310NoNo
16710459LIFTGATE ALERT APPARATUSDecember 2019April 2021Allow1600YesNo
16573463AUTOMOTIVE WARNING STROBE ASSEMBLYSeptember 2019March 2021Allow1810NoNo
16552044RETROFITABLE INTERNET-ENABLED ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHODAugust 2019April 2021Allow2010YesNo
16441315DEVICE FOR PREVENTING MOBILE PHONE LOSS THROUGH REDUCTION OF FALSE ALARMS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ALARMS FOR MOBILE PHONE LOSS PREVENTIONJune 2019September 2020Allow1510NoNo
16018636DYNAMICALLY DESIGNING STREET-PARKING POLICIES FOR EVENTSJune 2018March 2020Allow2101YesNo
15953405Soiled Diaper Detection SystemApril 2018December 2019Abandon2020YesNo
15909927Soiled Diaper Detection SystemMarch 2018December 2019Abandon2220YesNo
15712438PRIVACY-PRESERVING BEHAVIOR DETECTIONSeptember 2017June 2019Allow2120YesNo
15205000NON-COLLISION FOOTBALL AND DATA TRACKING SYSTEMJuly 2016April 2018Allow2130YesNo
15139103INSTANTIATING AN APPLICATION BASED ON CONNECTION WITH A DEVICE VIA A UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUSApril 2016April 2017Allow1210YesNo
14975593METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR POWERLINE AND RADIO FREQUENCY COMMUNICATIONSDecember 2015November 2016Allow1100YesNo
14701558PARKING MONITORING SYSTEMMay 2015May 2017Allow2510YesNo
14572296ACTIVATION OF SECURITY MECHANISMS THROUGH ACCELEROMETER-BASED DEAD RECKONINGDecember 2014June 2018Allow4230YesNo
14406655SHIP MONITORING DEVICEDecember 2014January 2016Allow1310NoNo
14382899POSITIONING SYSTEM, TERMINAL DEVICE, RECORDING MEDIUM, AND POSITIONING METHODSeptember 2014July 2016Allow2210YesNo
14327308REPORTING SYSTEM, REPORTING CONTROL METHOD, AND HANDHELD DEVICEJuly 2014July 2016Allow2420YesNo
14295871VIRTUAL ICE ACCRETION METER DISPLAYJune 2014February 2016Allow2010YesNo
14349486CRIME PREVENTION SYSTEM USING SENSOR MODULEJune 2014March 2016Allow2410YesNo
14292847PIPE SYSTEM, AND PIPE FLOW MONITORING AND ALERTING SYSTEMS AND METHODSMay 2014February 2016Allow2120NoNo
14151292SYSTEMS AND METHODS THAT ENABLE SELECTING A RANGE FOR TWO-WAY WIRELESS COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A KEY FOB AND A VEHICLEJanuary 2014March 2017Allow3940YesNo
14065346METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR POWERLINE AND RADIO FREQUENCY COMMUNICATIONSOctober 2013September 2015Allow2310YesNo
13795522INSTANTIATING AN APPLICATION BASED ON CONNECTION WITH A DEVICE VIA A UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUSMarch 2013January 2016Allow3420YesNo
13710267SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AND INVENTORY CONTROLDecember 2012July 2015Allow3110YesNo
13687872ARROW MOUNTED TRACKING APPARATUSNovember 2012September 2014Allow2210YesNo
13687810ARROW MOUNTED TRACKING APPARATUSNovember 2012January 2015Allow2620YesNo
13524785OPENING MANAGEMENT THROUGH GAIT DETECTIONJune 2012June 2014Allow2410NoNo
13451280ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING FINGER-OPERATED INPUT DEVICE BASED BIOMETRIC MATCHING AND RELATED METHODSApril 2012February 2016Allow4650YesYes
13432772VISUALLY DETECTING ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE EVENTSMarch 2012June 2015Allow3940YesNo
13379457METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERTING A DISPLACEMENT OF A MAGNETIC OBJECT INTO A DIRECTLY PERCEPTIBLE SIGNAL, INSTRUMENT INCORPORATING THIS APPARATUSFebruary 2012July 2014Allow3120YesNo
13186555MOBILE TERMINAL, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAMJuly 2011June 2014Allow3520YesNo
13160490OPENING MANAGEMENT THROUGH GAIT DETECTIONJune 2011June 2014Allow3620YesYes
13133698USER INTERFACE DEVICE AND METHODJune 2011September 2015Allow5150NoNo
13116664HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE (HMI) AUTO-STEER BASED UPON-LIKELIHOOD TO EXCEED EYE GLANCE GUIDELINESMay 2011December 2014Allow4230NoNo
13114085DETECTING DEVICE AND BATTERY BOX USING THE SAMEMay 2011May 2014Allow3520YesNo
13047970VIRTUAL ICE ACCRETION METER DISPLAYMarch 2011April 2014Allow3720YesNo
13063089TEST ARRANGEMENT FOR A LASER THREATS IDENTIFYING SYSTEM OF AN AIRCRAFTMarch 2011June 2014Allow3920YesNo

Appeals Overview

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

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
2
Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(50.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(50.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
79.9%
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, 50.0% of applications that filed an appeal were subsequently allowed. This appeal filing benefit rate is in the top 25% across the USPTO, indicating that filing appeals is particularly effective here. The act of filing often prompts favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.

Strategic Recommendations

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

Examiner AZIZ, ADNAN - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner AZIZ, ADNAN works in Art Unit 2685 and has examined 36 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 94.4%, this examiner allows applications at a higher rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 24 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner AZIZ, ADNAN's allowance rate of 94.4% places them in the 83% 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 AZIZ, ADNAN receive 1.83 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 42% 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 AZIZ, ADNAN is 24 months. This places the examiner in the 83% percentile for prosecution speed. Applications move through prosecution relatively quickly with this examiner.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a -6.9% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by AZIZ, ADNAN. This interview benefit is in the 4% 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, 32.4% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 68% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Insight: RCEs show above-average effectiveness with this examiner. Consider whether your amendments or new arguments are strong enough to warrant an RCE versus filing a continuation.

After-Final Amendment Practice

This examiner enters after-final amendments leading to allowance in 44.4% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 68% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Recommendation: This examiner shows above-average receptiveness to after-final amendments. If your amendments clearly overcome the rejections and do not raise new issues, consider filing after-final amendments before resorting to an RCE.

Pre-Appeal Conference Effectiveness

When applicants request a pre-appeal conference (PAC) with this examiner, 100.0% result in withdrawal of the rejection or reopening of prosecution. This success rate is in the 73% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Recommendation: Pre-appeal conferences show above-average effectiveness with this examiner. If you have strong arguments, a PAC request may result in favorable reconsideration.

Appeal Withdrawal and Reconsideration

This examiner withdraws rejections or reopens prosecution in 100.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 92% percentile among all examiners. Of these withdrawals, 100.0% occur early in the appeal process (after Notice of Appeal but before Appeal Brief). Strategic Insight: This examiner frequently reconsiders rejections during the appeal process compared to other examiners. Per MPEP § 1207.01, all appeals must go through a mandatory appeal conference. Filing a Notice of Appeal may prompt favorable reconsideration even before you file an Appeal Brief.

Petition Practice

When applicants file petitions regarding this examiner's actions, 88.9% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 88% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Note: Petitions are frequently granted regarding this examiner's actions compared to other examiners. Per MPEP § 1002.02(c), various examiner actions are petitionable to the Technology Center Director, including prematureness of final rejection, refusal to enter amendments, and requirement for information. If you believe an examiner action is improper, consider filing a petition.

Examiner Cooperation and Flexibility

Examiner's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 23% 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:

  • Appeal filing as negotiation tool: This examiner frequently reconsiders rejections during the appeal process. Filing a Notice of Appeal may prompt favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.

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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