USPTO Examiner RAMPHAL LATASHA DEVI - Art Unit 3688

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18425128QUEUE MANAGEMENT DEVICE FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT ACCESS WAITING SCREEN AND METHOD THEREOFJanuary 2024January 2026Allow2330YesNo
18544478INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHODDecember 2023February 2026Abandon2610NoNo
18525398SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VISION-BASED EVENT DETECTIONNovember 2023September 2025Allow2110YesNo
18488765Barmaster Drink Delivery SystemOctober 2023January 2026Allow2741YesYes
18374193Remote SKU On-Boarding of Products for Subsequent Video Identification and SaleSeptember 2023October 2024Abandon1310NoNo
18373175CONCURRENT VISUALIZATION TOOL USING AUGMENTED REALITY TO IMPROVE DECISION MAKINGSeptember 2023June 2025Abandon2020NoNo
18462370SYSTEM, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA, AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC THIRD-PARTY NEGOTIATION AUTOMATION SYSTEM AND TOOLSeptember 2023December 2024Allow1610YesNo
18235018SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING VISUALLY SIMILAR ITEMSAugust 2023November 2025Allow2730YesNo
18207612METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR MODELS BASED ON DATA AUGMENTED WITH CONCEIVABLE TRANSITIONSJune 2023February 2025Allow2021NoNo
18318272DETERMINING AND PRESENTING INFORMATION RELATED TO A SEMANTIC CONTEXT OF ELECTRONIC MESSAGE TEXT OR VOICE DATAMay 2023March 2026Abandon3440YesNo
18133669SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENSURING THAT ALLERGENS ARE NOT CONTAINED IN FOOD ORDERS PLACED WITH RESTAURANTS VIA MOBILE DEVICESApril 2023September 2025Abandon2910NoNo
18190945SYSTEM, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA FOR OBTAINING USER PARAMETERS OF E-COMMERCE USERS TO AUTO COMPLETE CHECKOUT FORMSMarch 2023December 2024Allow2120YesNo
18183065ITEM RESOLUTION SERVICEMarch 2023September 2025Abandon3021YesNo
18118726LOGISTICS WAREHOUSE OPERATING SYSTEM FOR SELLERMarch 2023September 2025Abandon3110NoNo
18118724LOGISTICS WAREHOUSE OPERATING SYSTEM FOR BUYERMarch 2023November 2025Abandon3310NoNo
18067169ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENT BASED SYSTEM FOR CUSTOMER RECOMMENDATION AND NOTIFICATION AND ITS PROCESS THEREOFDecember 2022December 2025Abandon3620NoNo
18062947RETAIL STORE MOTION SENSOR METHODSDecember 2022October 2025Allow3421YesYes
18049801EXCEPTIONS REMEDIATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSET TRANSFEROctober 2022June 2025Abandon3220NoNo
17796679PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICESeptember 2022March 2026Abandon4320YesNo
17905585MULTI-INSTANCE, MULTI-USER ORDERING METHOD AND SYSTEMSeptember 2022December 2024Abandon2710NoNo
17895132BIDDER BUYER POOL SYSTEMAugust 2022January 2025Abandon2810NoNo
17890925Method and System for Energy Transaction PlatformAugust 2022January 2026Allow4120YesNo
17881596AUGMENTED REALITY PRODUCT PRESENTATION SYSTEMAugust 2022April 2025Abandon3310NoNo
17868921Item-Based Payment Processing SystemJuly 2022January 2026Abandon4230YesNo
17811210Recommendation FilteringJuly 2022November 2025Abandon4130YesNo
17811083SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING AN EDGE QUEUING PLATFORMJuly 2022January 2026Allow4230YesNo
17736187SHIPPING OPTION RECOMMENDATION AND MANAGEMENTMay 2022March 2026Abandon4640YesNo
17706233NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM AND SYSTEM PERFORMING SPECIFIC PROCESS WHICH ENABLES PAYMENT OF CHARGE OF ARTICLEMarch 2022October 2025Allow4330YesNo
17684513DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INITIATING REMEDIAL ACTIONS BASED ON ALTERED PROVIDER OBJECTSMarch 2022April 2025Abandon3820NoNo
17676241System and method for toll biddingFebruary 2022June 2024Abandon2820NoNo
17592386CONTEXTUALLY AWARE CUSTOMER ITEM ENTRY FOR AUTONOMOUS SHOPPING APPLICATIONSFebruary 2022October 2024Abandon3230NoNo
17543921MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUMDecember 2021January 2026Abandon5040YesNo
17474553INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAMSeptember 2021November 2024Abandon3820YesNo
17445897CONFIGURING AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN OBJECTS BASED ON AN IDENTIFICATION OF A STYLE ASSOCIATED WITH THE OBJECTSAugust 2021November 2025Abandon5060YesNo
17365769AUTOMATIC DISTRIBUTION OF DIGITAL WISH LISTS CONTENT BASED ON USER SET THRESHOLDSJuly 2021August 2025Abandon4940YesNo
17204023RENTAL VEHICLE SYSTEM OPTIMIZATIONMarch 2021November 2025Abandon5650YesNo
17204377RENTAL VEHICLE SYSTEM OPTIMIZATIONMarch 2021January 2026Abandon5840YesNo
17204386RENTAL VEHICLE SYSTEM OPTIMIZATIONMarch 2021August 2025Abandon5340YesNo
17129534SYSTEMS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUMS, AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED VEHICLE TRANSACTION PLATFORMSDecember 2020February 2026Allow6050YesNo
17126774METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONNECTING AND FACILITATING THE MACHINE-TO-MACHINE DELIVERY OF A GIFT THAT MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE MONETARY VALUEDecember 2020June 2025Allow5430YesNo
16836305DETERMINING USER SPENDING PROPENSITIES FOR SMART RECOMMENDATIONSMarch 2020October 2024Abandon5440YesNo
16675606MACHINE LEARNING PREDICTIONS OF RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS IN AUGMENTED REALITY ENVIRONMENTSNovember 2019February 2025Abandon6060YesNo
16128384USER DEVICE TRIGGERED, IN-STORE, ORDER PICKUPSeptember 2018December 2024Abandon6051YesYes
15828420METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF DISCOVERY OF PRODUCTS IN E-COMMERCENovember 2017March 2020Allow2710YesNo
14831785METHODS, APPARATUS AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE FOR A RING ADVISOR SYSTEMAugust 2015April 2019Allow4420YesYes
14660322VIRTUALIZED PRODUCT EVALUATION AND COMPARISONMarch 2015January 2019Allow4621YesNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner RAMPHAL, LATASHA DEVI.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
1
Examiner Affirmed
1
(100.0%)
Examiner Reversed
0
(0.0%)
Reversal Percentile
18.2%
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
2
Allowed After Appeal Filing
0
(0.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
2
(100.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
10.1%
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

⚠ 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 RAMPHAL, LATASHA DEVI - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner RAMPHAL, LATASHA DEVI works in Art Unit 3688 and has examined 15 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 33.3%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 53 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner RAMPHAL, LATASHA DEVI's allowance rate of 33.3% places them in the 5% 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 RAMPHAL, LATASHA DEVI receive 3.80 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.

Prosecution Timeline

The median time to disposition (half-life) for applications examined by RAMPHAL, LATASHA DEVI is 53 months. This places the examiner in the 3% percentile for prosecution speed. Applications take longer to reach final disposition with this examiner compared to most others.

Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Effectiveness

When applicants file an RCE with this examiner, 11.8% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 6% 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 0.0% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 3% 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 20% 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 50.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 20% percentile among all examiners. Of these withdrawals, 100.0% 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.

Examiner Cooperation and Flexibility

Examiner's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 40% 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 43% 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.

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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.