USPTO Examiner EDGAR RICHARD A - Art Unit 2972

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
29995082PillowMarch 2025November 2025Allow800NoNo
29995071PillowMarch 2025November 2025Allow800NoNo
29994344CUSHIONMarch 2025November 2025Allow800NoNo
29993676CUSHIONMarch 2025November 2025Allow800NoNo
29936608CHAIRApril 2024October 2025Allow1810NoNo
29885658NUT RING FOR FISHING ROD REEL SEATFebruary 2023December 2025Allow3410NoNo
29885523NUT RING FOR FISHING ROD REEL SEATFebruary 2023December 2025Allow3410NoNo
15160850THRUST BEARING SURFACE FOR FLOATER-STYLE CENTRIFUGAL PUMPSMay 2016July 2016Allow200NoNo
14059988COOLING-AIR GUIDANCE IN A HOUSING STRUCTURE OF A TURBOMACHINEOctober 2013July 2016Allow3310NoNo
13996054IMPINGEMENT COOLING OF GAS TURBINE BLADES OR VANESJune 2013July 2016Allow3720NoNo
13736335FANJanuary 2013September 2015Allow3210NoNo
13692791Method and System for Determining Gas Turbine Tip ClearanceDecember 2012April 2014Allow1610YesNo
13691498FLUID APPARATUS WITH PITCH ADJUSTABLE VANESNovember 2012January 2016Allow3810NoNo
13562411PARALLEL CASCADED CYCLE GAS EXPANDERJuly 2012June 2015Allow3410NoNo
13455037Energy Conversion DeviceApril 2012March 2015Allow3410NoNo
13341980FLOW DRIVEN ENGINEDecember 2011February 2013Allow1410YesNo
13317543Impulse wind machineOctober 2011August 2014Allow3411YesNo
13218574VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE GENERATORAugust 2011February 2014Allow3010NoNo
13154371EFFICIENT WIND TURBINE BLADES, WIND TURBINE BLADE STRUCTURES, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE, ASSEMBLY AND USEJune 2011July 2012Allow1300NoNo
13086460WIND TURBINEApril 2011April 2014Allow3610NoNo
13084822METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING GAS TURBINE TIP CLEARANCEApril 2011July 2012Allow1610NoNo
13024450VERY LOW HEAD PACKAGED SMALL HYDRO STATIONFebruary 2011August 2013Allow3000NoNo
12886557VERTICAL-AXIS WIND TURBINESeptember 2010June 2013Allow3300NoNo
12716516TURBINE AIRFOIL HAVING OUTBOARD AND INBOARD SECTIONSMarch 2010November 2014Allow5740YesNo
12691748SECTIONAL VANE FOR VERTICAL AXIS WIND POWER GENERATORJanuary 2010January 2013Allow3600NoNo
12608613GAS TURBINE EXHAUST STRUT REFURBISHMENTOctober 2009January 2013Allow3810NoNo
12565027WIND TURBINE WITH MIXERS AND EJECTORSSeptember 2009April 2011Allow1810YesNo
12461396OSCILLATING ENERGY CAPTURE MECHANISMAugust 2009July 2012Allow3500NoNo
12508439Wind Energy SystemJuly 2009March 2013Allow4710YesNo
12459269CEILING FANJune 2009April 2012Allow3400NoNo
12486179MULTIPLE PIECE TURBINE BLADEJune 2009April 2012Allow3400NoNo
12406086COOLING FANMarch 2009October 2011Allow3110NoNo
12319445BLADE ARMJanuary 2009April 2011Allow2710NoNo
12106733ENGINE COMPONENTS AND ROTOR GROUPSApril 2008April 2012Allow4710NoNo
12062807MAIN ROTOR BLADE WITH REMOVABLE TIP CAPApril 2008April 2010Allow2410NoNo
12055393MECHANICALLY AFFIXED TURBINE SHROUD PLUGMarch 2008August 2011Allow4010NoNo
11967177TURBINE NOZZLE SEGMENTDecember 2007January 2012Allow4910NoNo
11967176TURBINE NOZZLE SEGMENTDecember 2007December 2011Allow4810YesNo
11964994ROTOR DRUM FOR MULTIPLE ROTOR WIND TURBINEDecember 2007April 2011Allow4000NoNo
11984850OSCILLATING ENERGY CAPTURE MECHANISMNovember 2007December 2011Allow4910NoNo
11940902OSCILLATING WINDMILLNovember 2007January 2012Allow5010NoNo
11929192SEQUENTIAL STIFFNESS SUPPORT FOR BEARING ASSEMBLIES AND METHOD OF FABRICATIONOctober 2007May 2012Allow5430YesNo
11902810WIND COLLECTORSeptember 2007July 2009Allow2230NoNo
11902811WIND TURBINESeptember 2007September 2009Allow2430YesNo
11843860AXIAL FAN AND BLADE DESIGN METHOD FOR THE SAMEAugust 2007June 2011Allow4611NoNo
11764513TURBINE COOLING AIR CENTRIFUGAL PARTICLE SEPARATORJune 2007October 2010Allow4010NoNo
11806647STATOR ARRANGEMENT FOR TURBINEJune 2007August 2010Allow3831YesNo
11756336VARIABLE-TWIST ROTOR BLADE CONTROLLED BY HUB PITCH ANGLE AND ROTATIONAL SPEEDMay 2007October 2010Allow4110NoNo
11809327TURBINE BLADE WITH SHOWERHEAD FILM COOLING HOLESMay 2007July 2010Allow3820YesNo
11735290SAFETY RETAINING SYSTEM FOR LARGE INDUSTRIAL FANApril 2007January 2011Allow4510NoNo
11665232TURBO MACHINE, COMPRESSOR IMPELLER USED FOR TURBO MACHINE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING TURBO MACHINEApril 2007November 2010Allow4320YesNo
11575819METHOD FOR OPERATING A DEVICE TO VARY A BLADE SETTING ANGLE, AND A VARYING DEVICEMarch 2007September 2010Allow4220NoNo
11723739REPAIRED TURBINE NOZZLEMarch 2007October 2008Allow1820NoNo
11564070ROTARY MACHINE COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF FABRICATING SUCH COMPONENTSNovember 2006October 2010Allow4730YesNo
11604112TURBINE BLADE ASSEMBLYNovember 2006February 2010Allow3810NoNo
11586046AIRFOIL SHAPE FOR A COMPRESSOROctober 2006January 2009Allow2700YesNo
11581309IMPELLER WITH WIDENED BLADESOctober 2006February 2008Allow1610NoNo
11534221SAIL WING TYPE WINDMILLSeptember 2006April 2008Allow1920NoNo
11522736WIND BLADE SPAR CAP AND METHOD OF MAKINGSeptember 2006January 2008Allow1610NoNo
11520069ACOUSTIC VISCOUS DAMPER FOR CENTRIFUGAL GAS COMPRESSORSeptember 2006November 2009Allow3820NoNo
11515459DEVICE FOR USE IN A BLOWER CONFIGUATIONAugust 2006September 2008Allow2410NoNo
11494177TURBINE VANE WITH REMOVABLE PLATFORM INSERTSJuly 2006October 2008Allow2620NoNo
11486317TURBO PNEUMATIC CYLINDER OF PNEUMATIC TOOLJuly 2006March 2009Allow3200NoNo
11427507SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING UNDESIRABLE OPERATION OF A TURBINEJune 2006August 2009Allow3710NoNo
11434909SEAL ARRANGEMENTMay 2006July 2008Allow2510NoNo
11411202MULTIFUNCTIONAL BACK-FLOWING STRONG-SUCTION BLOWERApril 2006January 2008Allow2100NoNo
11399332VANE CONDUCTING DEVICE WITH GRAPHIC AND TEXTUAL DISPLAYApril 2006June 2008Allow2710NoNo
10573934CONTROL METHOD AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A CONTROLLABLE PITCH MARINE PROPELLERMarch 2006September 2008Allow3000NoNo
11385645COOLING SYSTEM FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINEMarch 2006July 2009Allow4020NoNo
11366955CEILING FAN WITH FRAGRANCE DISPENSING BLADEMarch 2006June 2006Allow410YesNo
11351351HYDROKINETIC SPEED GOVERNORFebruary 2006December 2008Allow3510NoNo
11340532STATOR BLADE AIRFOIL PROFILE FOR A COMPRESSORJanuary 2006September 2007Allow2000NoNo
11330268COOLED BLADE OR VANE FOR A GAS TURBINEJanuary 2006April 2007Allow1520NoNo
11329024FLEXIBLE FLOATING RING SEAL ARRANGEMENT FOR ROTODYNAMIC PUMPSJanuary 2006May 2008Allow2810NoNo
11328625METHODS OF MAKING WIND TURBINE ROTOR BLADESJanuary 2006January 2008Allow2400NoNo
11326908HIGH EFFICIENCY CEILING FANJanuary 2006July 2006Allow610NoNo
11325216VORTEX COOLING FOR TURBINE BLADESJanuary 2006April 2008Allow2810NoNo
10561044FLUID ACTIVATED WHEEL/GENERATOR PAIRDecember 2005May 2008Allow2910NoNo
11295139EXHAUST GAS TURBINE FOR AN EXHAUST GAS TURBOCHARGERDecember 2005January 2008Allow2510NoNo
11294859GAS TURBINE APPARATUS WITH ACTUATORS TO COUNTERACT DEFORMATIONS OF HOUSINGDecember 2005January 2007Allow1400NoNo
11289545CASING ARRANGEMENTNovember 2005September 2006Allow1000NoNo
11260138WIND POWER PLANTOctober 2005September 2008Allow3520NoNo
10553015HINGELESS ROTOR PROVIDED WITH PLATE-SHAPED ROTOR HEAD ELEMENT AND A ROTORCRAFT PROVIDED WITH SAID ROTOROctober 2005March 2007Allow1710NoNo
10552320ROTOR AND GYROCOPTER WITH SAID ROTOROctober 2005April 2007Allow1910NoNo
10527720DRIVE DEVICE FOR A WINDMILL PROVIDED WITH TWO COUNTER-ROTATIVE PROPELLERSSeptember 2005February 2008Allow3520NoNo
11210154CYLINDRICAL ROTOR WITH INTERNAL BLADESAugust 2005September 2007Allow2520NoNo
11204615TURBOMOLECULAR PUMP WITH STATIC CHARGE CONTROLAugust 2005June 2008Allow3410NoNo
11203694HOLLOW FAN BLADE FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINEAugust 2005September 2008Allow3710NoNo
11199537FLUID FLOW ENERGY CONVERSION APPARATUSAugust 2005October 2008Allow3810NoNo
11185339COMPOSITE TIP SHROUD RINGJuly 2005July 2007Allow2410NoNo
10539403METHOD FOR REALISING A SUBMERGED FLOATING FOUNDATION WITH BLOCKED VERTICAL THRUST FOR THE COORDINATED PRODUCTION OF MARICULTURE AND ELECTRICAL ENERGY USING WIND IN OPEN SEA CONDITIONS AND SUBMERGEABLE FLOATING FOUNDATION FOR CARRYING LOADS TO BE USED IN SAID METHODJune 2005September 2008Allow3940NoNo
11124136PUMP DEVICEMay 2005January 2009Allow4510NoNo
11113010ROTOR FOR A CENTRIFUGAL PUMPApril 2005March 2007Allow2310NoNo
11100626HIGH EFFICIENCY ROTOR FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF A GAS TURBINEApril 2005February 2008Allow3410NoNo
11100615HIGH EFFICIENCY STATOR FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF A GAS TURBINEApril 2005February 2008Allow3410NoNo
11100611HIGH EFFICIENCY ROTOR FOR THE SECOND PHASE OF A GAS TURBINEApril 2005February 2008Allow3410NoNo
11100625HIGH EFFICIENCY STATOR FOR THE SECOND PHASE OF A GAS TURBINEApril 2005February 2008Allow3410NoNo
10906875BLADE PIN ALIGNMENT AND POSITIONING SYSTEM FOR INSTALLATION OF HELICOPTER ROTOR BLADESMarch 2005March 2006Allow1300NoNo
11065607SENSOR-ACTUATED POWER FANFebruary 2005October 2007Allow3210NoNo
11065128FAN OR COMPRESSOR BLISKFebruary 2005August 2008Allow4220YesNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner EDGAR, RICHARD A.

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
8.0%
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 EDGAR, RICHARD A - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner EDGAR, RICHARD A works in Art Unit 2972 and has examined 189 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 24 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner EDGAR, RICHARD A's allowance rate of 100.0% places them in the 99% 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 EDGAR, RICHARD A receive 1.11 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 12% 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 EDGAR, RICHARD A is 24 months. This places the examiner in the 84% percentile for prosecution speed. Applications move through prosecution relatively quickly with this examiner.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a +0.0% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by EDGAR, RICHARD A. This interview benefit is in the 16% 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, 40.0% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 91% 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 68.8% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 91% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Recommendation: This examiner is highly receptive to after-final amendments compared to other examiners. Per MPEP § 714.12, after-final amendments may be entered "under justifiable circumstances." Consider filing after-final amendments with a clear showing of allowability rather than immediately filing an RCE, as this examiner frequently enters such amendments.

Appeal Withdrawal and Reconsideration

This examiner withdraws rejections or reopens prosecution in 100.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 96% percentile among all examiners. 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, 26.3% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 14% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Note: Petitions are rarely granted regarding this examiner's actions compared to other examiners. Ensure you have a strong procedural basis before filing a petition, as the Technology Center Director typically upholds this examiner's decisions.

Examiner Cooperation and Flexibility

Examiner's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 12.7% of allowed cases (in the 95% 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 4.2% of allowed cases (in the 78% 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:

  • Consider after-final amendments: This examiner frequently enters after-final amendments. If you can clearly overcome rejections with claim amendments, file an after-final amendment before resorting to an RCE.
  • 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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