USPTO Examiner QUIGLEY KYLE ROBERT - Art Unit 2857

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
17125056BATTERY PACK DIAGNOSTIC METHOD AND BATTERY PACK DIAGNOSTIC DEVICEDecember 2020May 2025Abandon5340NoNo
17079374Commercial Farm Optimization Utilizing Simulation, Remote Sensing, and Farmer InputsOctober 2020May 2024Abandon4310NoNo
17042293METHOD FOR MONITORING AT LEAST ONE MEASUREMENT OF THE STRUCTURAL STATE OF A BUILDINGSeptember 2020July 2024Abandon4640NoNo
17031804DETERMINATION OF RPM FROM VIBRATION SPECTRAL PLOTS BASED ON PERCENTAGE RPMSeptember 2020October 2022Allow2511YesNo
17025660GAS TURBINE ALIGNMENT ASSEMBLY AND METHODSeptember 2020December 2024Abandon5141YesNo
17002074METHOD FOR CALCULATING RADIO INTERFERENCE SUFFERED BY A COMMUNICATION DEVICE MOUNTED ON AN ELECTRIC POWER TOWERAugust 2020February 2023Allow3010YesNo
16923098LEAKAGE DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LONG PETROLEUM PIPELINE BASED ON AFPSO-K-MEANSJuly 2020January 2023Allow3120YesNo
16904559Method and Device for Determining the Position of ObjectsJune 2020October 2022Abandon2840YesNo
16903847SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEAD RECKONING FOR MARINE POSITIONING APPLICATIONSJune 2020September 2024Allow5050YesNo
16901128TOOL-MOUNTING-STATE ESTIMATION SYSTEM AND MACHINE TOOLJune 2020December 2024Abandon5540YesNo
16898483METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IDENTIFYING AIRCRAFT FAULTSJune 2020July 2024Allow4930NoYes
16895762SEISMIC IMAGING BY VISCO-ACOUSTIC REVERSE TIME MIGRATIONJune 2020January 2023Allow3120YesNo
16884483MOTOR CONTROL DEVICE AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINE FOR SUPPRESSING VIBRATIONMay 2020April 2024Allow4630YesNo
16757691AUTOMATIC WATER SAMPLER APPARATUSApril 2020November 2024Abandon5530NoNo
16847963WORKPIECE IDENTIFICATION METHODApril 2020August 2023Abandon4120NoNo
16831260PORTABLE MACHINE HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEMMarch 2020December 2024Abandon5731NoNo
16823706Method and Data Processing Device for Analyzing a Sensor Assembly Configuration and at least Semi-Autonomous RobotsMarch 2020August 2024Allow5350NoNo
16818170ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND DISTANCE MEASURING METHODMarch 2020February 2025Abandon5940YesNo
16818825Utilization of CNC Machining in Composite Part ReworkMarch 2020October 2023Allow4320YesNo
16814173TEMPERATURE INTERPOLATION DEVICEMarch 2020May 2023Allow3830YesNo
16814274METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTIMAL CONTROL OF ULTRA-PRECISION CUTTINGMarch 2020January 2023Allow3420NoNo
16809592ENVIRONMENTAL SENSING DEVICE AND APPLICATION METHOD THEREOFMarch 2020October 2024Abandon5640YesNo
16809134SYSTEMS, PROGRAM PRODUCTS, AND METHODS FOR DETECTING THERMAL STABILITY WITHIN GAS TURBINE SYSTEMSMarch 2020December 2022Allow3420YesNo
16805184SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR FAULT DETECTION IN KALMAN FILTER ESTIMATIONFebruary 2020December 2024Allow5740YesNo
16793660METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING BATTERY CELL IMBALANCEFebruary 2020May 2024Allow5121NoYes
16791064SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED DRILLING ACTIVITY MONITORINGFebruary 2020February 2024Allow4830YesNo
16633586SEMICONDUCTOR TESTING METHOD AND TESTING APPARATUSJanuary 2020February 2024Abandon4940NoNo
16633207METHOD FOR PROCESSING CONTINUOUS SENSOR SIGNALS, AND SENSOR SYSTEMJanuary 2020January 2024Allow4830YesNo
16726855Standard for Calibrating a Coordinate Measuring MachineDecember 2019March 2024Allow5130YesNo
16726491DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR SELECTING SEED VARIETIES AND FORECASTING AN OPTIMUM PLANTING TIME AND WINDOW FOR THE PLANTING OF SAID SEEDDecember 2019July 2024Abandon5450NoNo
16713595SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING RING-RELATED PARAMETERSDecember 2019October 2022Allow3430YesNo
16692726LITHIUM PLATING DETECTION AND MITIGATION IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIESNovember 2019November 2022Allow3620NoNo
16676645POSITION SENSORNovember 2019August 2023Abandon4520YesNo
16676192SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING WIND CONVERTERSNovember 2019April 2024Allow5340YesNo
16668923METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL HEATING BASED ON MONITORING FEEDBACK OF TEMPERATURE SENSORSOctober 2019October 2024Allow5940YesNo
16661114METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DIRECT ESTIMATION OF EXACT POWER IN REAL-TIMEOctober 2019May 2024Abandon5540YesNo
16658634PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING EXCEPTIONAL CONDITIONS OF A MEASUREMENT SYSTEMOctober 2019January 2024Abandon5050NoNo
16653090PRETREATMENT APPARATUS AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM COMPRISING THE SAMEOctober 2019October 2023Abandon4840YesNo
16598099ELECTRONIC POWER METER HAVING AN END USER CUSTOMIZABLE DISPLAYOctober 2019April 2024Allow5440NoYes
16604505A SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR NOISE DISCRIMINATIONOctober 2019February 2024Allow5250YesNo
16564564ANOMALY DETECTION APPARATUS AND ANOMALY DETECTION METHODSeptember 2019October 2023Abandon4940YesNo
16558730MEASUREMENT POINT DETERMINATION METHOD, NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM, AND MEASUREMENT POINT DETERMINATION APPARATUSSeptember 2019October 2022Allow3830YesNo
16555051CLOUD-BASED HYBRID STATE ESTIMATIONAugust 2019July 2024Allow5850NoNo
16485949ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR MEASURING GAS AND METHOD THEREFORAugust 2019May 2024Abandon5750YesNo
16509543PROCESSING APPARATUS AND PROCESSING METHODJuly 2019September 2022Allow3830YesNo
16510076Smart Valve Position SensorJuly 2019October 2024Abandon6040YesNo
16474867Battery Leakage Current Check Method, Apparatus, And CircuitJune 2019April 2025Abandon6070YesNo
16449786MACHINE TOOL AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN ACTUAL STATE OF A MACHINE TOOLJune 2019January 2025Abandon6040YesNo
16437308AUTOMATED METHOD FOR MANAGING WEATHER RELATED ENERGY USEJune 2019December 2022Allow4240YesNo
16403302SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACCURATE MEASUREMENT OF ITEMS IN A DISTRIBUTION NETWORKMay 2019August 2024Allow6050YesNo
16396887ANGLE COMPUTING DEVICE AND COMPUTING DEVICEApril 2019May 2023Abandon4940YesNo
16327173WEARABLE DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING SAME TO MONITOR MOTION STATEFebruary 2019December 2024Abandon6040NoNo
16016075MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAMEJune 2018October 2024Allow60100YesNo
15905227Method and Apparatus for Determining the Time Between Internal Inspections of a TankFebruary 2018April 2023Allow6020NoYes
15719984GEOSTEERING PROCESS DOCUMENTING SYSTEM AND METHODSSeptember 2017February 2024Allow6070YesNo
15111011VELOCITY MODEL BUILDING FOR SEISMIC DATA PROCESSING USING PP-PS TOMOGRAPHY WITH CO-DEPTHING CONSTRAINTJuly 2016January 2023Allow6070YesYes
13804132TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT IN A GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMBUSTORMarch 2013July 2017Allow5240YesYes
13826701RELIABILITY MAINTAINING SERIAL NUMBER CREDIT PROCESSMarch 2013March 2017Allow4830YesNo
13807281Pattern Dimension Measurement Method Using Electron Microscope, Pattern Dimension Measurement System, and Method for Monitoring Changes in Electron Microscope Equipment Over TimeMarch 2013March 2017Allow5130NoNo
13124445METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TESTING A COMPUTER CORE IN A PROCESSOR HAVING AT LEAST TWO COMPUTER CORESJune 2011April 2017Allow6080YesYes
13168778QUASI DISK DRIVE FOR TESTING DISK INTERFACE PERFORMANCEJune 2011September 2015Allow5151YesYes

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner QUIGLEY, KYLE ROBERT.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
3
Examiner Affirmed
1
(33.3%)
Examiner Reversed
2
(66.7%)
Reversal Percentile
87.0%
Higher than average

What This Means

With a 66.7% reversal rate, the PTAB has reversed the examiner's rejections more often than affirming them. This reversal rate is in the top 25% across the USPTO, indicating that appeals are more successful here than in most other areas.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
11
Allowed After Appeal Filing
4
(36.4%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
7
(63.6%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
60.1%
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, 36.4% of applications that filed an appeal were subsequently allowed. This appeal filing benefit rate is above the USPTO average, suggesting that filing an appeal can be an effective strategy for prompting reconsideration.

Strategic Recommendations

Appeals to PTAB show good success rates. If you have a strong case on the merits, consider fully prosecuting the appeal to a Board decision.

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

Examiner QUIGLEY, KYLE ROBERT - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner QUIGLEY, KYLE ROBERT works in Art Unit 2857 and has examined 61 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 60.7%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 51 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner QUIGLEY, KYLE ROBERT's allowance rate of 60.7% places them in the 22% 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 QUIGLEY, KYLE ROBERT receive 3.77 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 95% 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 QUIGLEY, KYLE ROBERT 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 +19.3% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by QUIGLEY, KYLE ROBERT. This interview benefit is in the 61% percentile among all examiners. Recommendation: Interviews provide an above-average benefit with this examiner and are worth considering.

Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Effectiveness

When applicants file an RCE with this examiner, 16.9% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 17% 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 19.3% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 25% 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.

Pre-Appeal Conference Effectiveness

When applicants request a pre-appeal conference (PAC) with this examiner, 80.0% result in withdrawal of the rejection or reopening of prosecution. This success rate is in the 64% 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 75.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 65% percentile among all examiners. Of these withdrawals, 55.6% occur early in the appeal process (after Notice of Appeal but before Appeal Brief). Strategic Insight: This examiner shows above-average willingness to reconsider rejections during appeals. The mandatory appeal conference (MPEP § 1207.01) provides an opportunity for reconsideration.

Examiner Cooperation and Flexibility

Examiner's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 27% percentile). This examiner makes examiner's amendments less often than average. You may need to make most claim amendments yourself.

Quayle Actions: This examiner issues Ex Parte Quayle actions in 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 34% 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:

  • 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.
  • 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.

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.