USPTO Examiner POSIGIAN DAVID S - Art Unit 3723

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18760655CARPET EXTRACTORJuly 2024December 2024Allow520NoNo
18377320SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUSOctober 2023July 2024Allow1020NoNo
18285225WINDOW WIPERSeptember 2023July 2025Abandon2110NoNo
18230429ROTATABLE BRUSH FOR SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUSAugust 2023June 2024Allow1020NoNo
18296487Horizontally Movable and Vertically Aligned Windshield Wiper SystemApril 2023July 2025Abandon2720NoNo
18083099VERTICAL PIPE CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHODDecember 2022June 2025Abandon3010NoNo
17972890Camera Field of View Cleaning SystemOctober 2022July 2025Abandon3221NoNo
17949368NOVEL STRUCTURE OF AN ELECTRIC CYLINDRICAL-ROTATION AND IN-LINE SWEEPING TOOTHBRUSHSeptember 2022July 2025Abandon3310NoNo
17902194ELECTRIC KNIFE SHARPENERSeptember 2022July 2025Abandon3410NoNo
17901787ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH FOR PETSSeptember 2022July 2025Abandon3410NoNo
17799281CLEANING DEVICE AND CLEANING ROBOTAugust 2022June 2025Abandon3410NoNo
17718901ROBOTIC CLEANERApril 2022February 2025Allow3410NoNo
17754338ANTIBACTERIAL MOLDED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAMEMarch 2022July 2025Abandon3901NoNo
17406060Electric Handle, Electric Toothbrush and Electric Cleaning BrushAugust 2021March 2025Allow4310NoNo
16566839Rock tumbling method and apparatusSeptember 2019December 2024Abandon6041NoNo
16347302EQUIPMENT FOR SURFACE PROCESSING OF PLATE-SHAPED ELEMENTSMay 2019June 2025Abandon6040YesNo
15395807METHOD FOR ENSURING USE INTENTIONS OF A TOUCH SCREEN DEVICEDecember 2016July 2019Allow3010YesNo
15206535Random Access to Properties for Lists in User InterfacesJuly 2016February 2019Allow3210YesNo
14777200LAMINATED BLADE CORESSeptember 2015December 2024Abandon6071NoYes
14371595DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SELECTION AND REPRODUCTION OF CONTENTJuly 2014March 2019Allow5650YesNo
13677995SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTENT SIZE ADJUSTMENTNovember 2012March 2018Allow6060YesNo
13346047ENABLING A USER TO INVOKE A FUNCTION VIA A SHORTCUT KEY IN A MULTI-WINDOW COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTJanuary 2012December 2015Allow4720YesNo
13227329EFFICIENT BROWSING, SELECTION, VISUALIZATION, AND TRACING OF COMPLEX MULTI-DIMENSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AMONG OBJECTSSeptember 2011May 2015Allow4420YesNo
13134098In-vehicle input systemMay 2011October 2016Allow6050YesNo
12827763CHAPTER NAVIGATION USER INTERFACEJune 2010February 2016Allow6050YesNo
11952079DYNAMIC UPDATE OF A USER INTERFACE BASED ON COLLECTED USER INTERACTIONSDecember 2007October 2014Allow6080YesNo

Appeals Overview

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

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
8.4%
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 POSIGIAN, DAVID S. - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner POSIGIAN, DAVID S. works in Art Unit 3723 and has examined 25 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 52.0%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 34 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner POSIGIAN, DAVID S.'s allowance rate of 52.0% 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 POSIGIAN, DAVID S. receive 2.64 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 89% 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 POSIGIAN, DAVID S. is 34 months. This places the examiner in the 25% 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 +63.3% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by POSIGIAN, DAVID S.. This interview benefit is in the 98% 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, 19.4% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 12% 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 1% 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.

Petition Practice

When applicants file petitions regarding this examiner's actions, 150.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 99% 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 38% 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 39% 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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