USPTO Examiner BARTLEY KENNETH - Art Unit 3626

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
16062814MAGNETIC-RESONANCE IMAGING DATA SYNCHRONIZERJanuary 2021March 2024Abandon6020NoNo
17125310GLOBAL TELEMEDICINE SYSTEM FOR ISSUING COUNTRY-CUSTOMIZED PRESCRIPTIONDecember 2020April 2024Abandon4010NoNo
16974270Energy of financial instrumentsDecember 2020February 2022Abandon1420YesNo
17119515SECURITIES-BASED OFFER VERIFICATION AND PRESENTATIONDecember 2020November 2023Abandon3540YesNo
17046628ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION SYSTEMOctober 2020April 2023Allow3130YesNo
17012688SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMANCE-BASED MANAGEMENT OF THERAPEUTIC PRODUCTSSeptember 2020August 2023Abandon3610NoNo
17008453THIRD-PARTY ACCESS TO SECURE HARDWAREAugust 2020August 2023Abandon3630YesNo
17007924RISK ASSESSMENT SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITHAugust 2020September 2023Abandon3710NoNo
16997774NEUROMODULATION THERAPY DATA SUBJECT CONSENT MATRIXAugust 2020May 2024Abandon4510NoNo
16967647CLOUD BIG DATA-BASED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSULIN PUMP INDIVIDUALIZED CONFIGURATION OPTIMIZATIONAugust 2020July 2023Allow3610YesNo
16984021MORTGAGE TRADING SYSTEM AND METHODSAugust 2020April 2024Allow4441YesNo
16939618SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADMINISTRATING A CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSITJuly 2020February 2024Allow4360YesYes
16937165SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTI-ACCOUNT TRACKINGJuly 2020August 2023Abandon3740YesNo
16900250APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR GENERATING USER CONNECTIONSJune 2020June 2023Abandon3650YesNo
16881711EXCHANGE RISK CONTROLSMay 2020March 2023Allow3431YesNo
16874450SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING CARDLESS TRANSACTIONSMay 2020October 2023Allow4140YesYes
16844477METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ROUTING TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES, POINTS OF SALE, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AND SOFTWARE WALLETSApril 2020January 2023Allow3340NoYes
16647163SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDSMarch 2020November 2023Abandon4440NoNo
16814948Systems and Methods for Generating Ordered Operation Sets According to Time-Series Data ProjectionsMarch 2020May 2024Abandon5030YesYes
16616945SCRIPT-BASED BLOCKCHAIN INTERACTIONNovember 2019February 2024Allow5160YesNo
16689642DISTRIBUTED CREDIT ACCOUNT INFORMATIONNovember 2019December 2023Allow4970NoNo
16239345Securing Multi-Part Network Transactions with Automated Multi-Phase Network TraversalJanuary 2019July 2024Abandon6040YesYes
16166601METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUS FOR OPTIMIZING EFFECTS OF TREATMENT WITH MEDICATION USING MEDICATION COMPLIANCE PATTERNSOctober 2018November 2023Allow6030NoYes
15620867MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHM TO AUTOMATE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS USING NLGJune 2017July 2023Abandon6070YesNo
15479873SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ASSIGN CLINICAL GOALS, CARE PLANS AND CARE PATHWAYSApril 2017September 2024Abandon6060NoYes
15446734DIRECT SETTLEMENT OF HANDS-FREE TRANSACTIONSMarch 2017January 2024Abandon6060YesYes
15392618EXECUTION OF CO-DEPENDENT TRANSACTIONS IN A TRANSACTION PROCESSING SYSTEMDecember 2016September 2022Allow6090YesNo
15309757CARDLESS FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONSNovember 2016February 2023Allow6070YesYes
14979160AVOIDING ORDERS THAT CROSSDecember 2015May 2024Abandon60120YesNo
14789527DISSEMINATION OF ORDER STATUS INFORMATION PRESENT ON AN ELECTRONIC EXCHANGEJuly 2015September 2024Abandon60120YesYes
14543311REWARDS SYSTEM MAINTENANCENovember 2014February 2023Abandon6080YesYes
14088680TRADING AT A PRICE WITHIN A SPREAD MARKETNovember 2013December 2022Abandon6050YesYes
13949464SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY CHANGING AN ELECTRONIC TRADE ORDER QUANTITYJuly 2013May 2024Abandon60170YesNo
12130698WEBSITE MONETIZATIONMay 2008July 2024Abandon60150YesYes

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner BARTLEY, KENNETH.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
9
Examiner Affirmed
9
(100.0%)
Examiner Reversed
0
(0.0%)
Reversal Percentile
15.3%
Lower than average

What This Means

With a 0.0% reversal rate, the PTAB affirms the examiner's rejections in the vast majority of cases. This reversal rate is in the bottom 25% across the USPTO, indicating that appeals face significant challenges here.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
17
Allowed After Appeal Filing
5
(29.4%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
12
(70.6%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
45.6%
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, 29.4% of applications that filed an appeal were subsequently allowed. This appeal filing benefit rate is below the USPTO average, suggesting that filing an appeal has limited effectiveness in prompting favorable reconsideration.

Strategic Recommendations

Appeals to PTAB face challenges. Ensure your case has strong merit before committing to full Board review.

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

Examiner BARTLEY, KENNETH - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner BARTLEY, KENNETH works in Art Unit 3626 and has examined 34 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 35.3%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 49 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner BARTLEY, KENNETH's allowance rate of 35.3% places them in the 7% 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 BARTLEY, KENNETH receive 5.29 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 99% 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 BARTLEY, KENNETH is 49 months. This places the examiner in the 8% 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 +7.5% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by BARTLEY, KENNETH. 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, 3.9% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 2% 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 12.5% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 14% 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, 0.0% result in withdrawal of the rejection or reopening of prosecution. This success rate is in the 17% 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 35.7% of appeals filed. This is in the 6% percentile among all examiners. Of these withdrawals, 20.0% occur early in the appeal process (after Notice of Appeal but before Appeal Brief). 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.

Petition Practice

When applicants file petitions regarding this examiner's actions, 150.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 97% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Note: Petitions are frequently granted regarding this examiner's actions compared to other examiners. Per MPEP § 1002.02(c), various examiner actions are petitionable to the Technology Center Director, including prematureness of final rejection, refusal to enter amendments, and requirement for information. If you believe an examiner action is improper, consider filing a petition.

Examiner Cooperation and Flexibility

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 38% 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.

Limitation of Liability: Under no circumstances will IronCrow AI be liable for any outcome, decision, or action resulting from your reliance on the statistics, analysis, or recommendations presented in this report. Past prosecution patterns do not guarantee future results.

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.