Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.
| Application Number | Title | Filing Date | Disposal Date | Disposition | Time (months) | Office Actions | Restrictions | Interview | Appeal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18679831 | REFRIGERATED TRAILER DOOR PROTECTOR | May 2024 | March 2026 | Allow | 21 | 2 | 0 | No | No |
| 18711920 | Hinge-Side Finger Protection Device | May 2024 | October 2025 | Allow | 17 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18257879 | Sugarcane Harvester with Improved Extractor Assembly Near Discharge Assembly | June 2023 | March 2026 | Allow | 33 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18174302 | PIVOTING COMBINE HEADER TRANSPORT TRAILER | February 2023 | February 2026 | Allow | 35 | 1 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 18011579 | LOCKING DEVICE WITH FORCED UNPLUGGING OF CUTTING DECK | December 2022 | June 2025 | Allow | 30 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 17927278 | SENSING ARRAY FOR GRAIN TANK | November 2022 | September 2025 | Allow | 34 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 17965968 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC POWER EQUIPMENT | October 2022 | January 2026 | Allow | 39 | 2 | 0 | No | No |
| 17961102 | COMBINE HARVESTER CONCAVE THRESHING BAR | October 2022 | February 2026 | Abandon | 40 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 17552733 | PLANTER DOWNFORCE AND UPLIFT MONITORING AND CONTROL FEEDBACK DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS | December 2021 | December 2025 | Allow | 48 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 17181132 | SKID STEER TRIMMER ASSEMBLY | February 2021 | July 2025 | Allow | 52 | 2 | 0 | Yes | Yes |
| 13544563 | MOBILIZER FOR EXERCISE, REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS | July 2012 | July 2013 | Allow | 13 | 1 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 12010280 | AIRBAG DEVICE AND OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION DEVICE | January 2008 | September 2008 | Allow | 8 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 11772303 | REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY FOR A DRAG RACING VEHICLE | July 2007 | September 2008 | Allow | 15 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 11717423 | BRACKET FOR SECURING SIDE AIRBAG FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE | March 2007 | December 2008 | Allow | 21 | 1 | 1 | No | No |
| 11602843 | FRAME FOR A SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR | November 2006 | September 2008 | Allow | 22 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 11459183 | COLLISION OBJECT PROTECTION ASSEMBLY | July 2006 | August 2007 | Allow | 13 | 3 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 11352537 | SHAFT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN AND ASSOCIATED ASSEMBLY PROCESS | February 2006 | September 2008 | Allow | 31 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 11350138 | DEVICE FOR SUSPENSION AND LEVEL ADJUSTMENT IN MOTOR VEHICLES | February 2006 | September 2008 | Allow | 31 | 0 | 1 | No | No |
| 11272245 | AIRBAG ARRANGEMENT AND CONTROL DEVICE | November 2005 | January 2009 | Allow | 38 | 2 | 0 | No | No |
| 10528163 | AIR-BAG | October 2005 | June 2008 | Allow | 39 | 2 | 0 | No | No |
| 11241483 | GAS BAG MODULE | September 2005 | December 2007 | Allow | 26 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 11237423 | PEDESTRIAN IMPACT SENSING APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE BUMPER | September 2005 | October 2007 | Allow | 25 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 11207805 | SECURING DEVICE FOR A SEATBELT | August 2005 | January 2008 | Allow | 29 | 2 | 0 | No | No |
| 11180541 | SPEED CONTROL DEVICE | July 2005 | September 2008 | Allow | 38 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 11143187 | AIRBAG MODULE | June 2005 | July 2007 | Allow | 26 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 11127523 | VEHICLE, WHEEL SUSPENSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING VEHICLE | May 2005 | October 2008 | Allow | 41 | 3 | 0 | No | No |
| 11122407 | PROTECTIVE SLEEVE | May 2005 | October 2007 | Allow | 29 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 11100269 | DRIVER CONTROLLED WEDGE AND TRACK BAR ADJUSTORS | April 2005 | September 2007 | Allow | 30 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 11056583 | SENSOR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A SENSING CHANNEL HAVING A VOID AND AN ASSOCIATED METHOD | February 2005 | June 2008 | Allow | 40 | 3 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 10969911 | STEERING SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES | October 2004 | November 2007 | Allow | 37 | 2 | 0 | No | No |
| 10899229 | CROSS-CAR ADJUSTABLE STRAP BUCKLE | July 2004 | October 2007 | Abandon | 39 | 3 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 10497459 | SHOCK ABSORPTION TYPE STEERING COLUMN DEVICE | June 2004 | April 2007 | Allow | 34 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner ROCCA, JOSEPH M.
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, 100.0% 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.
✓ Filing a Notice of Appeal is strategically valuable. The act of filing often prompts favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.
Examiner ROCCA, JOSEPH M works in Art Unit 3671 and has examined 24 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 95.8%, this examiner allows applications at a higher rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 31 months.
Examiner ROCCA, JOSEPH M's allowance rate of 95.8% places them in the 85% percentile among all USPTO examiners. This examiner is more likely to allow applications than most examiners at the USPTO.
On average, applications examined by ROCCA, JOSEPH M receive 1.38 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 21% percentile for office actions issued. This examiner issues significantly fewer office actions than most examiners.
The median time to disposition (half-life) for applications examined by ROCCA, JOSEPH M is 31 months. This places the examiner in the 57% percentile for prosecution speed. Prosecution timelines are slightly faster than average with this examiner.
Conducting an examiner interview provides a -20.0% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by ROCCA, JOSEPH M. This interview benefit is in the 2% 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, 50.0% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 98% 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.
This examiner enters after-final amendments leading to allowance in 75.0% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 94% 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.
This examiner withdraws rejections or reopens prosecution in 100.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 98% 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.
When applicants file petitions regarding this examiner's actions, 200.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 100% 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's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 25.0% of allowed cases (in the 99% 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 42% 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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