USPTO Examiner ANDREWS BRENT J - Art Unit 2858

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
17257075FLEXIBLE DISPLAY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING SAMEDecember 2020March 2024Allow3920NoNo
17135628SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FAST MAGNETOMETER CALIBRATION USING GYROSCOPEDecember 2020February 2023Allow2610NoNo
16998242OPERATION DETECTION DEVICE AND DOOR HANDLEAugust 2020August 2023Allow3610NoNo
16994864SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAGNETIC FIELD SENSORS WITH SELF-TESTAugust 2020December 2022Allow2810YesNo
16993722COMMAND PROVISION VIA MAGNETIC FIELD VARIATIONAugust 2020November 2022Allow2710YesNo
16772442SENSOR DEVICE WITH A CAPACITIVE SENSOR FOR MOTOR VEHICLESJune 2020May 2023Abandon3620NoNo
16888927SWITCHED CAPACITOR INTEGRATOR CIRCUIT WITH REFERENCE, OFFSET CANCELLATION AND DIFFERENTIAL TO SINGLE-ENDED CONVERSIONJune 2020August 2023Allow3930NoNo
15733161Method and device for recording intracellular action potential in electrogenic cellsJune 2020January 2023Allow3220NoNo
16324686CONTACT PROBE AND CORRESPONDING TESTING HEAD OF AN APPARATUS FOR TESTING ELECTRONIC DEVICESMay 2020September 2022Allow4310NoNo
16862210SENSOR PROCESSING SYSTEM, SENSOR SYSTEM, AND SENSOR PROCESSING METHODApril 2020August 2023Allow3930YesNo
16850852CABLE CONDITION MONITORING SENSOR DEVICE METHODApril 2020October 2022Allow3010NoNo
16843249JOSEPHSON VOLTAGE STANDARDApril 2020August 2022Allow2800NoNo
16820544HIGH VOLTAGE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT TESTING INTERFACE ASSEMBLYMarch 2020December 2022Allow3320NoNo
16776495COMBINATION TOOL FOR TENSIONED FASTENERSJanuary 2020October 2022Allow3310YesNo
16608042Device and Method for Detecting a Layer Thickness of a Coated ComponentOctober 2019September 2022Allow3520YesYes
16522446CURRENT SENSOR CONFIGURATION AND CALIBRATIONJuly 2019April 2022Allow3330YesNo
16480118SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING WIRELINE TOOLSJuly 2019March 2023Allow4420YesNo
16277471AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION OF CONTACT SENSORFebruary 2019July 2022Allow4030NoNo
16141422DOUBLE-BEAM TEST PROBESeptember 2018September 2022Allow4820NoNo
15656644DIAGNOSTICS IN TMR SENSORSJuly 2017October 2017Allow300NoNo
14558302TESTING JIGDecember 2014June 2018Allow4320NoNo
14373227TECHNIQUES FOR ASSESSING CONDITION OF LEDS AND POWER SUPPLYJuly 2014February 2018Allow4330YesNo
14329661CURRENT COUNTING ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER FOR LOAD CURRENT SENSING INCLUDING DYNAMICALLY BIASED COMPARATORJuly 2014August 2016Allow2510NoNo
14371484MAGNETIC FIELD SENSORJuly 2014October 2016Allow2710YesNo
13930343RESOLVER AND MULTIPLE-ROTATION DETECTORJune 2013December 2015Allow3020NoNo
13604090ON-CHIP MEASUREMENT OF AC VARIABILITY IN INDIVIDUAL TRANSISTOR DEVICESSeptember 2012July 2014Allow2220NoNo
13545062Electric Testing Tool for Railroad RelaysJuly 2012May 2015Allow3410NoNo
13355607ELECTRIC LEAKAGE DETECTION PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT WITH MAGNETIC LOCK MECHANISMJanuary 2012December 2013Allow2300YesNo
13289228CURRENT SENSORSNovember 2011February 2016Allow5240YesNo
12998963ROTATION DETECTING DEVICE AND BEARING HAVING ROTATION DETECTING DEVICESeptember 2011April 2014Allow3420YesNo
12922665PN JUNCTION CHEMICAL SENSORMay 2011September 2016Allow6050NoNo
13104544ACTIVE 2-DIMENSIONAL ARRAY STRUCTURE FOR PARALLEL TESTINGMay 2011December 2013Allow3210NoNo
13030298CHOPPERLESS AMBIENT ELECTRIC FIELD SENSORFebruary 2011October 2013Allow3111YesNo
13029214ON-CHIP MEASUREMENT OF AC VARIABILITY IN INDIVIDUAL TRANSISTOR DEVICESFebruary 2011May 2014Allow3820NoNo
12988354METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CHECKING THE ELECTRICAL INSULATION AS WELL AS A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULESFebruary 2011September 2013Allow3510YesNo
13020666APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING DAMAGE TO ELECTRONICS CAUSED BY A BROKEN OR DAMAGED SERVICE NEUTRAL LINE CONNECTIONFebruary 2011July 2013Allow3010NoNo
12826429Current Detection Apparatus and Control System Using the SameJune 2010September 2013Abandon3910NoNo
12821135CAPACITIVE SENSOR HAVING CALIBRATION MECHANISM AND CAPACITIVE SENSING METHODJune 2010May 2013Allow3510NoNo
12792160IMPLEMENTING INTEGRAL DYNAMIC VOLTAGE SENSING AND TRIGGERJune 2010April 2013Allow3410NoNo
12745762DEVICE FOR DETECTING AND LOCATING ELECTRIC DISCHARGES IN FLUID-INSULATED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTJune 2010June 2014Allow4930NoNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner ANDREWS, BRENT J.

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
6.7%
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

Filing a Notice of Appeal shows limited benefit. Consider other strategies like interviews or amendments before appealing.

Examiner ANDREWS, BRENT J - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner ANDREWS, BRENT J works in Art Unit 2858 and has examined 40 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 95.0%, this examiner allows applications at a higher rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 34 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner ANDREWS, BRENT J's allowance rate of 95.0% places them in the 84% 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 ANDREWS, BRENT J receive 1.70 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 32% 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 ANDREWS, BRENT J is 34 months. This places the examiner in the 44% percentile for prosecution speed. Prosecution timelines are slightly slower than average with this examiner.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a +7.7% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by ANDREWS, BRENT J. This interview benefit is in the 37% percentile among all examiners. Recommendation: Interviews provide a below-average benefit with this examiner.

Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Effectiveness

When applicants file an RCE with this examiner, 38.5% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 88% 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 28.6% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 42% 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 14% 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 100.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 94% 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, 50.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 45% 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 2.5% of allowed cases (in the 78% percentile). Per MPEP § 1302.04, examiner's amendments are used to place applications in condition for allowance when only minor changes are needed. This examiner frequently uses this tool compared to other examiners, indicating a cooperative approach to getting applications allowed. Strategic Insight: If you are close to allowance but minor claim amendments are needed, this examiner may be willing to make an examiner's amendment rather than requiring another round of prosecution.

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:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Examiner cooperation: This examiner frequently makes examiner's amendments to place applications in condition for allowance. If you are close to allowance, the examiner may help finalize the claims.

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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