USPTO Examiner BRINDLEY BENJAMIN S - Art Unit 3695

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18627933SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC VALUATION OF PROTECTION PRODUCTSApril 2024April 2025Allow1220YesNo
18350609WELLNESS PROGRAMJuly 2023February 2026Abandon3120NoNo
18333048METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR PROVIDING MANAGEMENT OF STORED BALANCE CARDSJune 2023January 2026Abandon3120NoNo
18119222SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRICE DISCOVERY AND PRICE IMPROVEMENT AMID COMBINATORIAL SPECIFICATIONSMarch 2023February 2026Abandon3510NoNo
18056512INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUMNovember 2022January 2026Abandon3810NoNo
17924711INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUMNovember 2022November 2025Abandon3610NoNo
17878209SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR A DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL ASSET NETWORK WITH RAPID TRANSACTION SETTLEMENTSAugust 2022April 2025Allow3210NoNo
17856900METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INTEGRATED BANKING, ACCOUNTING, AND TAX DATA PROCESSINGJuly 2022January 2025Abandon3110NoNo
17843882Advanced Secure Intelligent Networked SystemsJune 2022May 2025Abandon3520NoNo
17550807PLANT PROVENANCE AND DATA PRODUCTS FROM COMPUTER OBJECT RECOGNITION DRIVEN TRACKINGDecember 2021August 2024Allow3220NoNo
17488220Dynamic Information Configuration and DisplaySeptember 2021July 2024Allow3320YesNo
17445014PROVIDING AN AUGMENTED REALITY OVERLAY TO SECURE INPUT DATAAugust 2021November 2025Allow5150YesNo
17218382SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING MERCHANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO A PAYMENT TRANSACTIONMarch 2021August 2024Allow4040YesNo
17113096METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING FOR THE EVALUATION OF PATHOLOGICAL NEUROLOGICAL STATESDecember 2020July 2025Abandon5550NoNo
16922950SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING EXPECTATIONS FOR VALIDATING A POLICY SYSTEMJuly 2020April 2025Abandon5850YesNo
16527566METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENROLLMENT AND USE OF BIOMETRIC PAYMENT CARDJuly 2019July 2025Abandon6040NoYes
16450270Enhanced Claims Damage Estimation Using Aggregate DisplayJune 2019February 2026Abandon60100YesNo
15604193PEER TO PEER EMAIL BASED FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONSMay 2017June 2025Abandon6080NoYes
15045291USING SUCCESSIVE LEVELS OF AUTHENTICATION IN ONLINE COMMERCEFebruary 2016February 2025Abandon60100YesNo
14980732System and Method for Merchants to Charge Fees to Buyers for Credit Card and Debit Card TransactionsDecember 2015June 2017Abandon1720YesNo
14884376ELECTRONIC COIN SYSTEMS AND METHODS UTILIZING COINS DIGITALLYOctober 2015May 2017Abandon1920YesNo
14622898INVESTMENT INSTRUMENTFebruary 2015March 2017Abandon2520NoNo
14594483METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USING PAYMENT TRANSACTION DATA IN LOAN SOURCINGJanuary 2015March 2018Abandon3820NoNo
14572086METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING AND OPERATING TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING THE FUNDING OF INVESTMENTS IN ENERGY VENTURES OR PROJECTSDecember 2014October 2017Abandon3410NoNo
14525008FACILITATING SENDING AND RECEIVING OF PEER-TO-PEER PAYMENTSOctober 2014March 2018Abandon4120YesNo
14521270Centralized and Customized Asset Allocation Recommendation and Planning Using Personalized ProfilingOctober 2014August 2017Abandon3410NoNo
14492299Method for Predicting Financial Market VariabilitySeptember 2014June 2017Abandon3310NoNo
14492927ELECTRONIC MARKET MESSAGE MANAGEMENT BY ALLOCATION OF TEMPORALLY SPECIFIC MESSAGESSeptember 2014October 2025Abandon60100YesYes
14493115Stochastic Dynamic Programming in a Computer Using a Multi-Part Utility Function and Local Search to Efficiently Compute Asset Allocation and ConsumptionSeptember 2014January 2018Abandon4020YesNo
14484180METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR SENDING AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGESeptember 2014May 2017Abandon3210NoNo
14327199SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING LEASE OF PROPERTIESJuly 2014September 2017Abandon3820NoNo
14327259LEARNING MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION, AND REWARD SYSTEM AND METHODJuly 2014March 2017Abandon3210NoNo
14323695ALLOCATION BASED ON ORDER QUALITYJuly 2014June 2017Abandon3520NoNo
14218716SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING, PROVIDING AND REQUESTING FINANCIAL INFORMATIONMarch 2014June 2016Abandon2720NoNo
14216256PEER TO PEER EMAIL BASED FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONSMarch 2014July 2017Abandon4020NoNo
14184258SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTIVITY BASED MARGININGFebruary 2014August 2016Abandon3020NoNo
14239378CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT USING MOBILE DEVICE AND METHOD THEREFORFebruary 2014August 2016Abandon3020NoNo
14105931SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONDUCTING FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONSDecember 2013August 2016Abandon3220NoNo
14113693PORTABLE TERMINAL, ELECTRONIC CURRENCY USAGE RESTRICTION SYSTEM, AND RECORDING MEDIUMOctober 2013October 2016Abandon3510NoNo
14045676APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A HIGH DENSITY FINANCIAL ASSET INFORMATION DISPLAYOctober 2013August 2017Allow4631YesNo
14018555MULTI FACTOR AUTHENTICATION RULE-BASED INTELLIGENT BANK CARDSSeptember 2013October 2017Allow4930YesNo
13942425EXCHANGE ORDER PRIORITY RETENTION FOR ELECTRONIC TRADING USING AUTOMATIC BOOK UPDATESJuly 2013October 2014Abandon1510NoNo
13811668METHOD FOR SENDING OUT MOBILE FINANCIAL SUMMARIESJuly 2013October 2014Abandon2110NoNo
13883120INVESTMENT PLAN PLANNING APPARATUS, INVESTMENT PLAN PLANNING METHOD, AND INVESTMENT PLAN PLANNING PROGRAMJune 2013June 2017Abandon4920NoYes
13997753METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MOBILE COMMERCE WITH REAL-TIME PURCHASE SUPPORTJune 2013February 2016Abandon3220NoNo
13926948SYSTEM AND METHOD THAT FACILITATES TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN PHYSICAL GOLD HOLDINGS AND COMMERCIAL PAYMENT SYSTEMSJune 2013July 2015Abandon2410NoNo
13926896TRANSACTION APPROVAL FOR SHARED PAYMENT ACCOUNTJune 2013July 2017Abandon4950YesNo
13926428Report Discrepancy Identification and ImprovementJune 2013June 2016Abandon3630YesNo
13925730SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING A CREDIT LIMIT FOR A MERCHANT IN A PREPAID DEBIT CARD SYSTEMJune 2013April 2015Abandon2210NoNo
13925701SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCENTIVIZING A MERCHANT IN A PREPAID DEBIT CARD SYSTEMJune 2013April 2015Abandon2110NoNo
13925154SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING DRIVING TO DETERMINE AN INSURANCE PROPERTYJune 2013October 2016Abandon4031YesNo
13925283CLOSED-LOOP STORED VALUE PAYMENT INSTRUMENT BROKERAGEJune 2013December 2015Abandon3020YesNo
13923422PROPERTY DAMAGE ASSESSMENT TOOLJune 2013March 2015Abandon2110NoNo
13924241SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UNIFIED BILLINGJune 2013January 2018Abandon5460YesNo
13923284Extensible Interface for Synchronous and Asynchronous PaymentJune 2013October 2017Abandon5260YesNo
13816060RETAIL CONTRACT MATCHING SYSTEMMay 2013August 2015Abandon3030NoNo
13874039VISUALIZATION FOR ACCOUNT BALANCE VIEWApril 2013February 2018Abandon5820NoYes
13872560ENDOWMENT COMPENSATION APPLICATION AND METHOD OF USEApril 2013March 2015Abandon2210NoNo
13868364MERCHANT BANK TOOLApril 2013June 2015Abandon2620YesNo
13866734HAZARD RISK ASSESSMENTApril 2013August 2015Abandon2820NoNo
13865703ESTIMATING FINANCIAL RISK BASED ON NON-FINANCIAL DATAApril 2013June 2016Abandon3840YesNo
13860449REDUCED FRAUD CUSTOMER IMPACT THROUGH PURCHASE PROPENSITYApril 2013May 2017Abandon4950YesNo
13857285Methods and Systems for Interactive Solutioning and Visualization of Working Capital ProductsApril 2013December 2016Abandon4450NoNo
13855012METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR MANAGING INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOSApril 2013June 2015Abandon2720NoNo
13853211PAYMENT METHOD THROUGH A PAYMENT INSTRUMENT AND SERVER AND MOBILE TERMINAL PERFORMING THE SAMEMarch 2013August 2016Abandon4131NoNo
13852207MOBILE CHECK BOOKMarch 2013January 2018Abandon5770YesNo
13847732AUTOMATED INFORMATION AND ANALYTICAL LOAN PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SYSTEMMarch 2013May 2015Abandon2520NoNo
13846772System and Method for Adding Funds to a Prepaid Account for a Mobile Device Associated with Multiple Communication ProfilesMarch 2013June 2014Abandon1510NoNo
13845650HYBRID RESIMULATION-REGRESSION METHODS FOR DETERMINING POTENTIAL FUTURE EXPOSURE (PFE)March 2013November 2014Abandon2010NoNo
13840047SIGNATURE BASED TRANSACTION GROUP PROCESSING AND REAL-TIME SCORINGMarch 2013July 2016Abandon4040YesNo
13842752SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING AN INSURANCE POLICY BASED ON VARIOUS FARMING RISKSMarch 2013March 2015Abandon2430YesNo
13840947DROPBOX INTERACTIONMarch 2013May 2016Abandon3840YesNo
13842145RISK MANAGER OPTIMIZERMarch 2013October 2016Abandon4350YesNo
13841291System and Method for Conducting Financial TransactionsMarch 2013March 2016Abandon3630NoNo
13841062Resource Allocation Based on Available PredictionsMarch 2013July 2015Abandon2820YesYes
13840434ON-LINE AUTOMATED LOAN SYSTEMMarch 2013May 2015Abandon2620NoNo
13841847SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MERCHANTS TO CHARGE FEES TO BUYERS FOR CREDIT CARD AND DEBIT CARD TRANSACTIONSMarch 2013April 2016Abandon3740YesNo
13836707SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CERTIFIED LOCATION DATA COLLECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND UTILIZATIONMarch 2013December 2015Abandon3330YesNo
13840500METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM FOR MANAGING MOBILE PAYMENT TRANSACTIONSMarch 2013December 2015Abandon3320YesYes
13799928STANDARD DIAMOND PARCEL CERTIFICATION FOR EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDSMarch 2013September 2015Abandon3030NoNo
13806673COMPUTER BASED BALLOT SYSTEM AND PROCESSMarch 2013October 2015Abandon3410NoNo
13786497Fraud Decision Processing System and MethodMarch 2013February 2016Abandon3540YesNo
13782203METHOD OF MANAGING AN INSURANCE PLAN AND A SYSTEM THEREFORMarch 2013April 2016Abandon3740NoNo
13753421Electronic Receipt Including Itemization Of Applicable Tax RatesJanuary 2013December 2017Abandon5860YesNo
13752610REMOTE TAX RETURN SYSTEMJanuary 2013January 2015Abandon2410NoNo
13658603SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING DIVERSE ACCOUNTING EVENTS TO ACCOUNT BALANCES AND GENERATING FINANCIAL REPORTSOctober 2012May 2016Abandon4330NoNo
13651375COMPUTERIZED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MARKETING VEHICLE FINANCING OFFERSOctober 2012October 2015Abandon3621NoNo
13399356NON-REPUDIATION PROCESS FOR CREDIT APPROVAL AND IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTIONFebruary 2012December 2017Allow6050YesNo
12117329Method and Apparatus for Inferring Topics for Web Pages and Web Ads for Contextual AdvertisingMay 2008March 2017Abandon6061YesNo
11539627Basis Instrument Contracts (BICs) derived methods, systems and computer program products for distributional linkage and efficient derivatives pricingOctober 2006December 2013Abandon6041NoNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner BRINDLEY, BENJAMIN S.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
4
Examiner Affirmed
4
(100.0%)
Examiner Reversed
0
(0.0%)
Reversal Percentile
18.7%
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
8
Allowed After Appeal Filing
0
(0.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
8
(100.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
10.2%
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 BRINDLEY, BENJAMIN S - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner BRINDLEY, BENJAMIN S works in Art Unit 3695 and has examined 81 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 8.6%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 35 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner BRINDLEY, BENJAMIN S's allowance rate of 8.6% places them in the 1% 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 BRINDLEY, BENJAMIN S receive 3.07 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 88% 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 BRINDLEY, BENJAMIN S is 35 months. This places the examiner in the 41% percentile for prosecution speed. Prosecution timelines are slightly slower than average with this examiner.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a +15.0% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by BRINDLEY, BENJAMIN S. This interview benefit is in the 54% percentile among all examiners. Recommendation: Interviews provide an above-average benefit with this examiner and are worth considering.

Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Effectiveness

When applicants file an RCE with this examiner, 4.5% 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 4.9% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 5% 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 0.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 2% 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.

Petition Practice

When applicants file petitions regarding this examiner's actions, 111.1% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 94% 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 41% 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 44% 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.

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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