USPTO Examiner SOREY ROBERT A - Art Unit 3682

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18656535DISTRIBUTED LEDGER FOR MEDICAMENT ADMINISTRATION TRACKINGMay 2024December 2024Allow710YesNo
18648292METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR DETECTING A LEVEL OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASEApril 2024April 2025Allow1110YesNo
18386719Movement disorder therapy systems, devices and methods of remotely tuningNovember 2023December 2024Allow1400YesNo
18368050Movement disorder therapy system, devices and methods of remotely tuningSeptember 2023September 2024Allow1200YesNo
18244742Method and Apparatus for Managing Physician ReferralsSeptember 2023April 2025Allow1910YesNo
18313726SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING DISEASE DIAGNOSISMay 2023April 2025Abandon2410NoNo
18030602HAPLOTYPE-BLOCK-BASED IMPUTATION OF GENOMIC MARKERSApril 2023June 2025Allow2610YesNo
18055358SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA ANALYTICS AND VISUALIZATIONNovember 2022March 2025Allow2810YesNo
17954155CLINICAL WORKFLOWS UTILIZING AUTONOMOUS AND SEMI-AUTONOMOUS TELEMEDICINE DEVICESSeptember 2022January 2025Allow2810YesNo
17880278Distributed Systems for Secure Storage and Retrieval of Encrypted Biological Specimen DataAugust 2022March 2025Abandon3110NoNo
17747425Method and system for quantifying movement disorder symptomsMay 2022August 2024Allow2700NoNo
17329744System and Method for Improving Health Care Management and ComplianceMay 2021October 2024Abandon4010NoNo
17210839SURGICAL NETWORK RECOMMENDATIONS FROM REAL TIME ANALYSIS OF PROCEDURE VARIABLES AGAINST A BASELINE HIGHLIGHTING DIFFERENCES FROM THE OPTIMAL SOLUTIONMarch 2021November 2024Allow4330YesNo
17138777OPERATING DEVICES IN AN OPERATING ROOMDecember 2020February 2025Allow5011YesNo
17075654AUDITING THE CODING AND ABSTRACTING OF DOCUMENTSOctober 2020June 2024Allow4430YesNo
16962113LEARNING METHOD AND INFORMATION PROVIDING SYSTEMJuly 2020February 2025Abandon5530NoNo
16692908CLINICIAN STATION FOR PROVIDING MEDICAL SERVICES REMOTELYNovember 2019February 2025Abandon6041YesNo
16616036METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ESTABLISHING A BODY REGION STATENovember 2019October 2024Abandon5940YesNo
16275741MEDICAL SERVICES METHOD AND SYSTEMFebruary 2019August 2024Allow6051YesNo
16173242CLOSED-LOOP RADIOLOGICAL FOLLOW-UP RECOMMENDATION SYSTEMOctober 2018July 2024Allow6060YesYes
15719382METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POPULATION HEALTH MANAGEMENT IN A CAPTIVATED HEALTHCARE SYSTEMSeptember 2017October 2024Abandon6061YesNo
14872115FACILITATING ACCESS TO PATIENT MEDICAL INFORMATIONSeptember 2015December 2018Allow3910NoNo
14728222METHOD FOR MANAGING AN ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD AND AN EMR MANAGEMENT SYSTEMJune 2015January 2019Allow4320YesNo
14617708MULTI-FACTOR BRAIN ANALYSIS VIA MEDICAL IMAGING DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND METHODSFebruary 2015April 2017Allow2631YesNo
14546634SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONDUCTING REAL TIME ACTIVE SURVEILLANCE OF DISEASE OUTBREAKNovember 2014September 2018Allow4620YesNo
14231701METHOD OF SCANNING CODES AND PROCESSING DATA WITH HANDHELD SCANNING JACKETMarch 2014February 2018Allow4610YesNo
14083408AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MOBILE POST OFFICE SYSTEMNovember 2013May 2017Allow4210YesNo
13839645SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE STATES OF HEALTH USING PERSONALIZED 3-D ANATOMICAL MODELSMarch 2013March 2018Allow6030YesNo
13234623METHOD FOR COLLECTING, PROCESSING, AND STORING DISCRETE DATA RECORDS BASED UPON A SINGLE DATA INPUTSeptember 2011July 2019Allow60100YesNo
13108987METHOD OF DISPENSING A PRODUCTMay 2011June 2012Allow1310NoNo
12966290MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION FLOW AND WORKFLOW IN MEDICAL PROCEDURESDecember 2010April 2012Allow1610NoNo
12717261Method of Eliminating Effect of Afterglow on Radiation Image Read Out of Photostimulable Phosphor ScreenMarch 2010February 2013Allow3500YesNo
12711095METHOD OF DISPENSING A PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTFebruary 2010February 2011Allow1220NoNo
12700028EXTRACTING PATIENT MOTION VECTORS FROM MARKER POSITIONS IN X-RAY IMAGESFebruary 2010August 2014Allow5420YesNo
12634260METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IN VITRO ANALYSIS OF THE PHYSICAL RESPONSE OF BLOOD-VESSELS TO VASO-ACTIVE AGENTSDecember 2009June 2014Allow5440YesNo
12626310METHOD FOR TRACKING X-RAY MARKERS IN SERIAL CT PROJECTION IMAGESNovember 2009January 2015Allow6040YesNo
12587603METHODS FOR TISSUE CLASSIFICATION IN CERVICAL IMAGERYOctober 2009February 2013Allow4010YesNo
12565896CREATION OF MOTION COMPENSATED MRI M-MODE IMAGES OF THE MYOCARDIAL WALLSeptember 2009September 2012Allow3610YesNo
12505206SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING, PROCESSING, AND STORING DISCRETE DATA RECORDS BASED UPON A SINGLE DATA INPUTJuly 2009June 2011Abandon2350YesNo
12377452ROUTE GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND PROGRAMFebruary 2009April 2012Allow3820YesNo
12257900CONFIGURABLE VEHICULAR TIME TO STOP WARNING SYSTEMOctober 2008November 2011Allow3610YesNo
12237790CURRENT POSITION INFORMATION REPORTING SYSTEM, INFORMATION CENTER APPARATUS, AND METHOD THEREOFSeptember 2008December 2011Allow3810NoNo
12168880BROADCAST RECEIVER AND METHOD OF PROCESSING DATAJuly 2008May 2012Allow4610YesNo
11943844SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING A TEACHING FILE MESSAGENovember 2007July 2013Allow6030YesNo
11933098DISEASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHODOctober 2007March 2010Allow2820YesNo
11863271METHOD OF DISPENSING A PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTSeptember 2007October 2009Allow2520YesNo
11383662BROADCASTING MEDICAL IMAGE OBJECTS WITH DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENTMay 2006May 2011Allow6040YesNo
11356739MEDICAL MONITORING AND COORDINATED CARE SYSTEMFebruary 2006December 2011Allow6030YesNo
10440465EVIDENCE-BASED CHECKLIST FLOW AND TRACKING SYSTEM FOR PATIENT CARE BY MEDICAL PROVIDERSMay 2003February 2010Allow6011YesNo
10435588MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION FLOW AND WORKFLOW IN MEDICAL IMAGING SERVICESMay 2003August 2010Allow6020YesYes
09851745SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC MEDICAL FILE MANAGEMENTMay 2001September 2010Allow6080YesYes

Appeals Overview

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

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
3
Allowed After Appeal Filing
0
(0.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
3
(100.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
7.9%
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 SOREY, ROBERT A - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner SOREY, ROBERT A works in Art Unit 3682 and has examined 49 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 83.7%, this examiner has an above-average tendency to allow applications. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 42 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner SOREY, ROBERT A's allowance rate of 83.7% places them in the 52% percentile among all USPTO examiners. This examiner has an above-average tendency to allow applications.

Office Action Patterns

On average, applications examined by SOREY, ROBERT A receive 2.37 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 81% 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 SOREY, ROBERT A is 42 months. This places the examiner in the 5% 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 +29.7% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by SOREY, ROBERT A. This interview benefit is in the 81% percentile among all examiners. Recommendation: Interviews are highly effective with this examiner and should be strongly considered as a prosecution strategy. Per MPEP § 713.10, interviews are available at any time before the Notice of Allowance is mailed or jurisdiction transfers to the PTAB.

Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Effectiveness

When applicants file an RCE with this examiner, 26.6% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 34% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Insight: RCEs show below-average effectiveness with this examiner. Carefully evaluate whether an RCE or continuation is the better strategy.

After-Final Amendment Practice

This examiner enters after-final amendments leading to allowance in 20.0% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 17% 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.

Appeal Withdrawal and Reconsideration

This examiner withdraws rejections or reopens prosecution in 100.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 98% percentile among all examiners. Of these withdrawals, 33.3% occur early in the appeal process (after Notice of Appeal but before Appeal Brief). 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, 18.2% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 10% 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 10.2% of allowed cases (in the 96% 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 36% 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:

  • 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.
  • Prioritize examiner interviews: Interviews are highly effective with this examiner. Request an interview after the first office action to clarify issues and potentially expedite allowance.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Plan for extended prosecution: Applications take longer than average with this examiner. Factor this into your continuation strategy and client communications.
  • 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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