USPTO Examiner SAHNEH SARA S - Art Unit 2924

Examiner Information

Name: SAHNEH, SARA S
Art Unit: 2924
Total Cases: 3
Last Active: March 2025

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
35524592LockMarch 2025February 2026Allow1100NoNo
29992084Digital lockMarch 2025December 2025Allow900NoNo
29989997Portable ChairFebruary 2025September 2025Allow700NoNo
29984552LOCK ESCUTCHEONJanuary 2025December 2025Allow1100NoNo
29983294SMART LOCKJanuary 2025December 2025Allow1100NoNo
29983298SMART LOCKJanuary 2025December 2025Allow1100NoNo
29981971DOOR LOCKJanuary 2025November 2025Allow1000NoNo
29981269LOCKDecember 2024November 2025Allow1000NoNo
29977422SAFETY-BELT CODE LOCKDecember 2024December 2025Allow1300NoNo
29974976DOOR LOCKNovember 2024November 2025Allow1200NoNo
29972503INTELLIGENT DOOR LOCKNovember 2024November 2025Allow1200NoNo
29968772COMPONENT FOR A LOCKOctober 2024October 2025Allow1200NoNo
29968845LOCKOctober 2024October 2025Allow1200NoNo
29968767COMPONENT FOR A LOCKOctober 2024October 2025Allow1200NoNo
29967259COMPONENT FOR A LOCKOctober 2024October 2025Allow1200NoNo
29967256COMPONENT FOR A LOCKOctober 2024October 2025Allow1200NoNo
29967262COMPONENT FOR A LOCKOctober 2024October 2025Allow1200NoNo
29963596PadlockSeptember 2024October 2025Allow1300NoNo
29958900COMPONENT FOR A LOCKAugust 2024October 2025Allow1400NoNo
29956014Barbecue Thermometer SetAugust 2024November 2025Allow1520NoNo
29955801Barbecue Thermometer SetAugust 2024October 2025Allow1500NoNo
29955796Barbecue Thermometer SetAugust 2024October 2025Allow1500NoNo
29955795Barbecue Thermometer SetAugust 2024October 2025Allow1400NoNo
29955669KEYAugust 2024October 2025Allow1500NoNo
35521842Temperature and humidity recorderMay 2024October 2025Allow1710NoNo
35525028Probe pin for integrated circuits testingMay 2024March 2026Allow2200NoNo
35519676Current sensorAugust 2023October 2025Allow2101YesNo
29878334LASER RADARJune 2023December 2025Allow2900NoNo
29855701TRACKING DEVICE HOLDEROctober 2022November 2025Allow3800NoNo
29852507MEASUREMENT PROBE HEADSeptember 2022November 2025Allow3800NoNo
29790317SPECTRAL PHOTOMETERNovember 2021December 2025Allow4910NoNo
29815260MACHINE TOOL OPERATING DEVICENovember 2021December 2025Allow4910NoNo
29762376SMOKE DETECTOR AND ALARMDecember 2020November 2025Allow5920NoNo

Appeals Overview

No appeal data available for this record. This may indicate that no appeals have been filed or decided for applications in this dataset.

Examiner SAHNEH, SARA S - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner SAHNEH, SARA S works in Art Unit 2924 and has examined 3 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 49 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner SAHNEH, SARA S's allowance rate of 100.0% places them in the 97% 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 SAHNEH, SARA S receive 1.33 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 19% percentile for office actions issued. This examiner issues significantly fewer office actions than most examiners.

Prosecution Timeline

The median time to disposition (half-life) for applications examined by SAHNEH, SARA S is 49 months. This places the examiner in the 7% percentile for prosecution speed. Applications take longer to reach final disposition with this examiner compared to most others.

Examiner Cooperation and Flexibility

Examiner's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 30% 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:

  • 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.

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