USPTO Examiner VASAT PETER S - Art Unit 3715

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18423252Articulated Motion SimulatorJanuary 2024July 2025Abandon1820NoNo
18563016Improved System and Method for Mathematics EducationNovember 2023August 2025Abandon2120NoNo
17938495TINNITUS DIGITAL THERAPY METHOD AND APPARATUS WITH COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY AND TINNITUS RETRAINING THERAPYOctober 2022February 2024Abandon1610NoNo
17807941MULTI-SIDED MODULAR ERASABLE WRITING PANEL AND SYSTEM FOR ATTACHMENT THEREOFJune 2022February 2025Abandon3231NoNo
17707828SPINE SURGICAL TRAINING SYSTEMMarch 2022March 2026Abandon4710NoNo
17700438SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC TEXT DISPLAYMarch 2022November 2023Abandon2010NoNo
17592900DEVICE FOR LEARNING AND TRAINING THE UNDERWATER DOLPHIN KICK AND METHODSFebruary 2022October 2025Allow4411YesNo
17542697HAIRSTYLE MAKING PROCEDURE PROPOSAL APPARATUS, HAIRSTYLE MAKING PROCEDURE PROPOSAL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUMDecember 2021March 2026Abandon5120YesNo
17505974COGNITIVE COLLABORATING LEARNING USER EXPERIENCE INTERFACEOctober 2021November 2025Abandon4910NoNo
16989712CARDIAC SIMULATION DEVICEAugust 2020November 2023Abandon3911NoNo
16777699OPERATION RANGE SETTING APPARATUS, GAME APPARATUS, OPERATION RANGE SETTING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUMJanuary 2020May 2022Abandon2720NoNo
16543149METHOD FOR TRIGGERING CARD CREATION AND USING ANALYSIS OF AGGREGATE CARD SUBMISSION DATA TO GENERATE A DYNAMIC SUPERVISOR COMPLIANCE DASHBOARDAugust 2019August 2022Abandon3610NoNo
16366324GAMING IN WELDING TRAININGMarch 2019May 2022Abandon3820NoNo
16320510APPARATUS TO SIMULATE DRIVING AND CORRESPONDING METHODJanuary 2019October 2022Abandon4430NoNo
16350486Interactive behavioral treatment delivery system and method of useNovember 2018October 2023Abandon5950NoNo
16135850Computerized System And Method For Providing Competency-Based LearningSeptember 2018January 2023Abandon5220NoYes
16113377ASSESSMENT-BASED MEASURABLE PROGRESS LEARNING SYSTEMAugust 2018October 2023Abandon6040YesNo
13254598ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING A STIFFENING ELEMENT AND A DEVICE FOR DISPOSALSeptember 2011April 2014Allow3120NoNo
12773188Wearable Article With Highly Extensible Fastening Member Having Stress Distribution FeaturesMay 2010April 2014Allow4720NoYes
12687493Two-Piece Wearable Absorbent ArticleJanuary 2010February 2014Allow4920NoNo
12532014DISPOSABLE DIAPERSeptember 2009March 2014Allow5430NoNo
12520252INHALATION DEVICE FOR DRUGS IN POWDER FORMAugust 2009August 2013Allow4911NoNo
11997100METHOD AND APPARATUS TO ATTAIN AND MAINTAIN TARGET END TIDAL GAS CONCENTRATIONSJanuary 2009February 2013Allow6011NoNo
12096682ABSORBENT PRODUCTJuly 2008February 2014Allow6040NoNo

Appeals Overview

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

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
1
Examiner Affirmed
1
(100.0%)
Examiner Reversed
0
(0.0%)
Reversal Percentile
19.1%
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
10.5%
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 VASAT, PETER S - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner VASAT, PETER S works in Art Unit 3715 and has examined 17 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 41.2%, 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 VASAT, PETER S's allowance rate of 41.2% places them in the 8% 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 VASAT, PETER S receive 2.24 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 62% percentile for office actions issued. This examiner issues a slightly above-average number of office actions.

Prosecution Timeline

The median time to disposition (half-life) for applications examined by VASAT, PETER S is 49 months. This places the examiner in the 7% 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 -46.7% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by VASAT, PETER S. This interview benefit is in the 0% 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.

Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Effectiveness

When applicants file an RCE with this examiner, 20.0% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 21% 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 50.0% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 76% 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.

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.

Petition Practice

When applicants file petitions regarding this examiner's actions, 0.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 7% 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 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 42% 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 45% 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.
  • Consider after-final amendments: This examiner frequently enters after-final amendments. If you can clearly overcome rejections with claim amendments, file an after-final amendment before resorting to an RCE.
  • 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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