USPTO Examiner LUEBKE RENEE S - Art Unit 2833

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18965092FAUX ELECTRICAL SOCKET-OUTLETDecember 2024February 2026Abandon1420NoNo
18734095VAPORIZER FOR AN AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM AND VAPORIZING METHODJune 2024June 2025Allow1310NoNo
184745286-in-1 Universal CableSeptember 2023January 2026Allow2710NoNo
18552037PLUG CONNECTOR COUPLED TO RECEPTACLE CONNECTORSeptember 2023March 2026Abandon3000NoNo
18467105SWITCHING UNIT FOR A VEHICLESeptember 2023November 2025Allow2610NoNo
18332804CHARGE PORT SHIELD AND SHIELDING METHODJune 2023January 2026Allow3110NoNo
18265397TERMINAL BLOCKJune 2023March 2026Abandon3310NoNo
18198908CONNECTOR AND HOUSING USED IN THE SAMEMay 2023March 2026Abandon3410NoNo
18319273INSULATION PIERCING CONNECTORMay 2023November 2025Abandon3010NoNo
18310339New Enegy Charging PlugMay 2023March 2026Abandon3520NoNo
18032354THERMAL MANAGEMENT STRUCTURES FOR POWER CONNECTORApril 2023January 2026Abandon3310NoNo
18301302MOVABLE ELECTRICAL FIXTURESApril 2023December 2025Allow3210NoNo
18188649MULTI-DIRECTIONAL INPUT DEVICEMarch 2023August 2025Allow2910NoNo
18188430Switch Waterproof StructureMarch 2023October 2025Abandon3110NoNo
18122733CABLE ARRANGING MECHANISM, CONNECTING PLATE FOR DISTRIBUTION AND DISTRIBUTION FRAMEMarch 2023November 2025Abandon3210NoNo
18117518ENHANCED CONNECTOR POST FOR MAINTAINING A GROUND PATHMarch 2023October 2025Abandon3210NoNo
18178295SWITCH ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLEMarch 2023August 2025Abandon2910NoNo
18022966ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY BLOCKFebruary 2023December 2025Abandon3310NoNo
18106804TERMINAL BLOCK WITH TWO-PART FLAMEPROOF COVER PORTIONFebruary 2023February 2026Abandon3620NoNo
18150711CIRCUIT FABRIC AND SMART CLOTHES COMPOSED THEREOFJanuary 2023February 2026Abandon3720NoNo
18003083CABLE CONNECTION DEVICE AND POWER FEED CONTROL DEVICEDecember 2022May 2025Allow2910NoNo
18058736FAN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION STRUCTURENovember 2022January 2026Allow3820YesNo
18055344MAGNETICALLY LATCHING CONNECTORNovember 2022September 2025Allow3410NoNo
17792616CONNECTING PART FOR A PLUG-IN CONNECTION SYSTEMOctober 2022December 2025Abandon4110NoNo
17943258SLIDE SOCKETSeptember 2022December 2025Abandon3910YesNo
17747117SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR AEROSOL GENERATOR AND AEROSOL GENERATING APPARATUS HAVING SAMEMay 2022March 2025Allow3410NoNo
17742910SWITCH DEVICEMay 2022March 2025Abandon3430NoNo
17586013SNAP-ACTION TYPE SWITCHJanuary 2022November 2024Allow3430NoNo
17623802VAPORIZATION DEVICEDecember 2021August 2025Abandon4310NoNo
17475213INHALATOR AND CARTRIDGE THEREOFSeptember 2021October 2024Allow3700YesNo
17205262SAFETY GROUNDED ARTIFICIAL TREE STANDMarch 2021March 2025Abandon4810NoNo
17202174LOW EMISSIONS ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICE AND EMISSIONS FILTERING DEVICEMarch 2021April 2025Abandon4910YesNo
17104022CABLE CONNECTOR FOR HAZARDOUS AREASNovember 2020February 2023Abandon2720NoNo
16940619COAXIAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTORJuly 2020June 2022Allow2220YesNo
16934313POWER CONTACT FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTORJuly 2020September 2022Allow2620YesNo
16919920ELECTRICAL CONVERTER ADAPTERS FOR INCREASED MODULARITY IN A PRODUCT TRANSFER SYSTEMJuly 2020February 2023Abandon3201NoNo
16916129ELECTRICAL CONNECTORJune 2020October 2020Allow310NoNo
16758021HARNESS COMPONENTApril 2020January 2023Abandon3310NoNo
16734983Adapter System For Connecting Electrical Sources To LoadsJanuary 2020October 2020Abandon910YesNo
16708799Magnetically securing detachable electronic cable assembly and methodDecember 2019April 2021Abandon1610NoNo
16690322SWITCHED PLUGNovember 2019November 2022Abandon3620NoNo
16408426INNER CONDUCTOR TERMINAL AND COAXIAL CABLE TERMINAL UNIT USING INNER CONDUCTOR TERMINALMay 2019December 2020Abandon1920NoNo
16276265CONNECTOR-INTEGRATED GROUNDING SYSTEMS AND METHODSFebruary 2019November 2020Abandon2120YesNo
16324787BIOMETRIC BELT CONNECTORFebruary 2019October 2020Abandon2010NoNo
16242309ELECTRICAL CONNECTORJanuary 2019October 2020Abandon2120NoNo
15403180Timer Apparatus and MethodJanuary 2017September 2018Abandon2010YesNo
15076145WATCHBAND WITH INTEGRATED ELECTRONICSMarch 2016July 2018Abandon2820NoNo
14348984DUST AND WATERPROOF SWITCHApril 2014February 2016Abandon2310NoNo
14345457ON-LOAD TAP CHANGER AND ACCUMULATOR MECHANISMMarch 2014August 2016Abandon2910NoNo
14240757PUFFER TYPE GAS CIRCUIT BREAKERFebruary 2014December 2015Abandon2220NoNo
14234162POWER DISTRIBUTION SWITCHGEAR CIRCUIT BREAKERJanuary 2014August 2016Abandon3010NoNo
14103277KEYBOARD DEVICE AND KEY FABRICATING METHOD FOR KEYBOARD DEVICEDecember 2013October 2016Abandon3520NoNo
14118574TANK TYPE VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKERNovember 2013March 2015Allow1610NoNo
14084065Gas Circuit BreakerNovember 2013July 2015Abandon2010NoNo
14051279PUSH SWITCHOctober 2013November 2015Abandon2510NoNo
14044935SWITCH IDENTIFICATION COVER, SHEATH, OR BOOTOctober 2013February 2016Abandon2910NoNo
14006255LOCKING SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURE OF LOCKING COMPONENTSeptember 2013March 2016Abandon3010NoNo
13889423IMPACT SWITCHMay 2013July 2015Allow2610NoNo
13856461Shipping Configuration To Reduce Height Of A High Voltage Dead Tank Circuit BreakerApril 2013September 2015Abandon2920NoNo
13766262FIBER REINFORCED INSULATION MATERIAL FOR EMBEDDED VACUUM INTERRUPTERSFebruary 2013September 2016Abandon4330YesNo
13758794GAS CIRCUIT BREAKER MULTI-PIECE TANKFebruary 2013December 2016Abandon4640NoNo
13710207COMPACT INPUT DEVICEDecember 2012November 2013Abandon1110NoNo
13615639KEYBOARD DEVICESeptember 2012October 2016Abandon4950YesNo
13461001POWER SUPPLY DEVICE AND POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMMay 2012February 2015Abandon3410NoNo
13276361Compounded Wind Power GeneratorOctober 2011September 2014Abandon3520NoNo
13205898METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITYAugust 2011September 2014Abandon3720NoNo
13195911WIND TURBINE GENERATOR SETAugust 2011September 2014Abandon3720YesNo
13116312KEYBOARDMay 2011November 2013Abandon3010NoNo
13093626Electronic Apparatus and Wrong Insertion Prevention MemberApril 2011January 2012Abandon900NoNo
13091149LEVERAGE-MAXIMIZING VERTICAL AXIS WATERWHEEL ROTORApril 2011September 2014Abandon4020NoNo
12737492DEVICE FOR MONITORING THE STATE OF A SAFETY DEVICE ON A MACHINEJanuary 2011October 2013Abandon3310NoNo
12976781SWITCH UNITDecember 2010October 2013Abandon3410NoNo
12928022Jog key of portable terminal and operation method thereofDecember 2010August 2013Abandon3310NoNo
12940156KEY STRUCTURENovember 2010September 2013Abandon3520NoNo
12892369MOUNTING STRUCTURE, ELECTRO-OPTICAL APPARATUS, AND TOUCH PANELSeptember 2010March 2013Allow3010NoNo
12758102BACKSHELL FOR A CONNECTOR ASSEMBLYApril 2010October 2016Abandon6030NoYes
12540444ELECTRONIC COMPONENT WITH LEAD WIREAugust 2009July 2011Abandon2300NoNo
12366208SOCKET PACKAGE INCLUDING INTEGRATAED CAPACITORSFebruary 2009March 2016Allow6060NoYes
11968773Electronic Calendar ApparatusJanuary 2008October 2009Abandon2220NoNo
11724862SAFETY SWITCH ASSEMBLYMarch 2007October 2007Allow710NoNo
11706523Children's time signalFebruary 2007August 2009Abandon3020NoNo
11650462ROTARY MANIPULATION ELECTRONIC DEVICEJanuary 2007June 2008Allow1720NoNo
11635472TIMEPIECE HAVING GLASS AND GLASS-HOLDING MEMBER REMOVABLE AS A UNIT FROM CASE BANDDecember 2006June 2008Allow1910NoNo
11635471TIMEPIECE HAVING GLASS AND GLASS-HOLDING MEMBER REMOVABLE AS A UNIT FROM CASE BANDDecember 2006June 2008Allow1910NoNo
11635469Timepiece Having Glass And Edge Member Removable As A UnitDecember 2006March 2008Allow1500NoNo
11600549ADD-ON TIMER FOR MEDICINE CONTAINERNovember 2006April 2008Allow1720NoNo
11496056Electronic reminder deviceJuly 2006May 2008Abandon2120NoNo
11428565DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT METHOD AND TIMEPIECE USING SAMEJuly 2006February 2008Abandon1910NoNo
11473760Methods and apparatuses to characterize timeJune 2006February 2008Abandon2010NoNo
11430589Flexible band with clip-on watchJune 2006June 2008Abandon2511NoNo
11444854Methods and systems for providing a moveable cover for a timepieceMay 2006June 2008Abandon2510NoNo
11430586BAND FOR TIMEPIECE AND WRISTWATCHMay 2006January 2008Allow2110NoNo
11405440Light source for a helmet visorApril 2006February 2008Abandon2210NoNo
11403679Button module and electronic device using the sameApril 2006May 2008Abandon2510NoNo
11360949WATCH EQUIPPED WITH CROWN LOCKING STRUCTUREFebruary 2006October 2007Allow2000NoNo
11356705Portable electronic timepieceFebruary 2006March 2008Abandon2410NoNo
11320954AUTOMATIC PAWL WINDING MECHANISMDecember 2005December 2007Allow2400NoNo
10560708Pressure activated interfaceDecember 2005June 2008Abandon3020NoNo
11293472Flexible band with clip-on watchDecember 2005June 2008Abandon3111NoNo
11269113Toolbox with lighted handleNovember 2005February 2008Abandon2710NoNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner LUEBKE, RENEE S.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
5
Examiner Affirmed
5
(100.0%)
Examiner Reversed
0
(0.0%)
Reversal Percentile
11.2%
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
13
Allowed After Appeal Filing
2
(15.4%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
11
(84.6%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
18.1%
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, 15.4% 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 LUEBKE, RENEE S - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner LUEBKE, RENEE S works in Art Unit 2833 and has examined 233 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 49.8%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 22 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner LUEBKE, RENEE S's allowance rate of 49.8% places them in the 11% 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 LUEBKE, RENEE S receive 1.68 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 34% 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 LUEBKE, RENEE S is 22 months. This places the examiner in the 89% percentile for prosecution speed. Applications move through prosecution relatively quickly with this examiner.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a +0.2% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by LUEBKE, RENEE S. This interview benefit is in the 17% 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, 23.2% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 31% 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 49.4% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 74% 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, 0.0% result in withdrawal of the rejection or reopening of prosecution. This success rate is in the 13% 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, 66.7% 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, 79.2% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 83% 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 1.3% of allowed cases (in the 70% percentile). This examiner makes examiner's amendments more often than average to place applications in condition for allowance (MPEP § 1302.04).

Quayle Actions: This examiner issues Ex Parte Quayle actions in 43.1% of allowed cases (in the 97% percentile). Per MPEP § 714.14, a Quayle action indicates that all claims are allowable but formal matters remain. This examiner frequently uses Quayle actions compared to other examiners, which is a positive indicator that once substantive issues are resolved, allowance follows quickly.

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.

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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