Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.
| Application Number | Title | Filing Date | Disposal Date | Disposition | Time (months) | Office Actions | Restrictions | Interview | Appeal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18736576 | BICYCLE PEDAL WITH PINS WITH SKEWED TEETH | June 2024 | July 2025 | Allow | 13 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18555499 | CAPACITIVE SEAT SENSOR AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME | October 2023 | November 2025 | Allow | 25 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18144032 | CONSTANT PRESSURE GENERATING SYSTEM | May 2023 | March 2026 | Allow | 34 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18124705 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING WEAR OF BRAKE PADS | March 2023 | February 2026 | Abandon | 35 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18177861 | DAMPER, IN PARTICULAR FRICTION DAMPER | March 2023 | November 2025 | Allow | 32 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18017861 | SHOCK ABSORBER | January 2023 | May 2025 | Allow | 28 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18098118 | DAMPING SHOCK ABSORBER AND VIBRATION REDUCTION DESIGN METHOD | January 2023 | October 2025 | Allow | 33 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 17698565 | BRAKE ASSEMBLY | March 2022 | July 2025 | Allow | 39 | 2 | 1 | No | No |
| 17688239 | Mobile Refueling Vessel | March 2022 | September 2025 | Allow | 42 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 17601170 | COMPOSITE COIL SPRING WITH CARBON AND GLASS FIBER LAYERS | October 2021 | February 2026 | Allow | 52 | 2 | 0 | No | Yes |
| 17218452 | ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE BOOSTER OF A VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM, BRAKE BOOSTER WITH SUCH AN ASSEMBLY, AND VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM WITH SUCH AN ASSEMBLY | March 2021 | January 2025 | Abandon | 46 | 4 | 1 | No | No |
| 17205991 | Vibration Isolator Pre-Load Mechanism | March 2021 | August 2025 | Allow | 53 | 5 | 2 | Yes | No |
| 17158307 | CONTROL METHOD FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE DEVICE AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR BICYCLE | January 2021 | December 2024 | Abandon | 46 | 4 | 1 | Yes | No |
| 16679535 | ROTARY DAMPER | November 2019 | July 2025 | Allow | 60 | 7 | 1 | No | No |
| 16488767 | VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM USING ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE IN FAILED BOOST CONDITIONS | August 2019 | December 2024 | Abandon | 60 | 6 | 0 | No | No |
| 16140064 | CONTROLLABLE CYCLE SUSPENSION | September 2018 | September 2025 | Allow | 60 | 6 | 0 | No | Yes |
| 15546286 | BALL SCREW DRIVE AND ASSOCIATED ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATOR | July 2017 | January 2019 | Allow | 18 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 10907848 | BICYCLE DISK BRAKE PAD WITH WELDED AND ADHESIVELY BONDED LAYERS | April 2005 | November 2012 | Allow | 60 | 4 | 1 | No | Yes |
| 10981169 | DAMPING VALVE WITH A DIRECTIONALLY-DEPENDENT CROSS SECTION | November 2004 | November 2009 | Allow | 60 | 2 | 1 | No | Yes |
| 10635219 | BRAKE CALIPER | August 2003 | April 2009 | Allow | 60 | 2 | 1 | No | Yes |
| 10232046 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE CONTROL OF A BRAKE SYSTEM | August 2002 | May 2014 | Allow | 60 | 2 | 0 | No | Yes |
| 10089011 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A BRAKING SYSTEM | March 2002 | November 2010 | Allow | 60 | 4 | 1 | No | Yes |
This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner SICONOLFI, ROBERT.
With a 71.4% 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.
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, 62.5% of applications that filed an appeal were subsequently allowed. This appeal filing benefit rate is in the top 25% across the USPTO, indicating that filing appeals is particularly effective here. The act of filing often prompts favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.
✓ 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 SICONOLFI, ROBERT works in Art Unit 3616 and has examined 13 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 76.9%, this examiner has a below-average tendency to allow applications. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 10000 months.
Examiner SICONOLFI, ROBERT's allowance rate of 76.9% places them in the 43% percentile among all USPTO examiners. This examiner has a below-average tendency to allow applications.
On average, applications examined by SICONOLFI, ROBERT receive 3.77 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 96% 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.
The median time to disposition (half-life) for applications examined by SICONOLFI, ROBERT is 10000 months. This places the examiner in the 0% percentile for prosecution speed. Applications take longer to reach final disposition with this examiner compared to most others.
Conducting an examiner interview provides a -31.8% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by SICONOLFI, ROBERT. This interview benefit is in the 1% 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.
When applicants file an RCE with this examiner, 12.0% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 7% 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.
This examiner enters after-final amendments leading to allowance in 36.4% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 55% 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.
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 16% 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.
This examiner withdraws rejections or reopens prosecution in 50.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 19% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Insight: This examiner rarely withdraws rejections during the appeal process compared to other examiners. If you file an appeal, be prepared to fully prosecute it to a PTAB decision. Per MPEP § 1207, the examiner will prepare an Examiner's Answer maintaining the rejections.
When applicants file petitions regarding this examiner's actions, 0.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 5% 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's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 33% 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 35% percentile). This examiner issues Quayle actions less often than average. Allowances may come directly without a separate action for formal matters.
Based on the statistical analysis of this examiner's prosecution patterns, here are tailored strategic recommendations:
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