USPTO Examiner STASHICK ANTHONY D - Art Unit 3735

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
17098358CUP-SHAPED CONTAINERNovember 2020April 2022Abandon1710NoNo
17063408PEN AND PENCIL CONTAINEROctober 2020April 2022Abandon1810NoNo
17001111INSULATED FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTAINERAugust 2020March 2023Abandon3051YesNo
16827524ON PATIENT SURGICAL PROCEDURAL INSTRUMENT TRAYMarch 2020July 2022Allow2810NoNo
16704840PORTABLE DISGUISABLE CONTAINERDecember 2019November 2021Abandon2410NoNo
16702038SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NESTED CARTRIDGEDecember 2019August 2022Abandon3210NoNo
16617344SYNTHETIC RESIN CONTAINERNovember 2019June 2022Abandon3130NoNo
16609956Thread Joining MechanismOctober 2019March 2022Abandon2810NoNo
16666345GIFT WRAP ORGANIZEROctober 2019November 2021Abandon2510NoNo
16491983CONTAINERSeptember 2019May 2022Abandon3220NoNo
16561986GUN TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR UTILITY VEHICLESeptember 2019September 2021Abandon2510NoNo
16451945PACKAGE FOR DRILLS, A METHOD AND AN ARRANGEMENT THEREFOREJune 2019October 2023Abandon5111NoNo
16463539LID FOR SEALING ON CONTAINERS OF VARIABLE INNER WALL ANGLEMay 2019March 2022Abandon3421NoNo
16391809RETRACTABLE KEY CASEApril 2019April 2022Abandon3610NoNo
16319720WASTE COLLECTION DEVICE INTENDED TO RECEIVE A BAG MADE FROM PLASTIC MATERIALJanuary 2019April 2022Abandon3920NoNo
16314570PRESSURE VESSEL WITH A TAPE-BASED REINFORCEMENT STRUCTUREDecember 2018March 2022Abandon3930YesNo
16136310FUEL CAPSeptember 2018April 2020Abandon1900NoNo
16131674WATER DAMAGE PREVENTION SYSTEMSeptember 2018December 2022Abandon5121NoNo
16100954METHOD OF FABRICATING SPACE SATELLITE TANK COMPONENTS UTILIZING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND SPIN FORMINGAugust 2018April 2023Abandon5651NoNo
16027144PROTECTING COVERJuly 2018August 2022Abandon4950YesNo
15918734BALLASTED, NEUTRALLY BOUYANT FLOATING BEVERAGE-CONTAINER HOLDER WHICH PROVIDES FLOATATION, INSULATION AND STABILITY TO A BEVERAGE CONTAINER IN WATERMarch 2018April 2023Abandon6021NoYes
15907821Protective Cases for Portable Electronic DevicesFebruary 2018April 2020Abandon2611YesNo
15743194PRESSURE TANK ARRANGEMENT FOR STORING AND DISCHARGING COMPRESSED LIQUID FUELSJanuary 2018December 2019Abandon2301NoNo
15616483CHILD RESISTANT AND SENIOR FRIENDLY CAN LIDJune 2017November 2022Abandon6060YesYes
15472313TOOL HOLDER ASSEMBLYMarch 2017December 2019Abandon3311NoNo
15449823COOKWARE ASSEMBLY WITH A SECURABLE LID FOR BAKEWAREMarch 2017March 2020Abandon3720NoNo
15413344Modular Palette Grip with Tablet ModuleJanuary 2017December 2019Abandon3511YesNo
15108834LOCKABLE PACKAGINGJune 2016November 2019Abandon4111NoNo
15024710AUTOMOBILE FUEL TANKMarch 2016September 2019Abandon4220NoNo
14975154Foldable Shipping and Display BoxDecember 2015March 2020Abandon5120YesNo
14664020HUMIDITY-STABLE PACKAGE OF DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH WETNESS INDICATORSMarch 2015August 2022Allow60160NoYes
14304103LABEL SYSTEM FOR PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINERSJune 2014September 2019Abandon6030YesYes
13964090PARTITIONED FOOD PACKAGEAugust 2013February 2021Allow6041YesYes
13411136FUEL FILLER PIPE HAVING FORMED TRIGGER POINTMarch 2012March 2020Abandon6041YesYes
13172386FLUID CONTAINERJune 2011December 2019Allow6070YesYes
11353482CONTAINER ASSEMBLY AND PRESSURE-RESPONSIVE PENETRABLE CAP FOR THE SAMEFebruary 2006January 2012Allow6030YesNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner STASHICK, ANTHONY D.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
4
Examiner Affirmed
3
(75.0%)
Examiner Reversed
1
(25.0%)
Reversal Percentile
42.1%
Lower than average

What This Means

With a 25.0% reversal rate, the PTAB affirms the examiner's rejections in the vast majority of cases. This reversal rate is below the USPTO average, indicating that appeals face more challenges here than typical.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
9
Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(11.1%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
8
(88.9%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
14.8%
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, 11.1% 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 STASHICK, ANTHONY D - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner STASHICK, ANTHONY D works in Art Unit 3735 and has examined 36 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 13.9%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 37 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner STASHICK, ANTHONY D's allowance rate of 13.9% places them in the 2% 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 STASHICK, ANTHONY D receive 2.61 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 73% 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 STASHICK, ANTHONY D is 37 months. This places the examiner in the 34% percentile for prosecution speed. Prosecution timelines are slightly slower than average with this examiner.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a +16.7% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by STASHICK, ANTHONY D. This interview benefit is in the 57% 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, 2.8% 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 15.8% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 19% 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, 114.3% result in withdrawal of the rejection or reopening of prosecution. This success rate is in the 81% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Recommendation: Pre-appeal conferences are highly effective with this examiner compared to others. Before filing a full appeal brief, strongly consider requesting a PAC. The PAC provides an opportunity for the examiner and supervisory personnel to reconsider the rejection before the case proceeds to the PTAB.

Appeal Withdrawal and Reconsideration

This examiner withdraws rejections or reopens prosecution in 60.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 37% percentile among all examiners. Of these withdrawals, 66.7% occur early in the appeal process (after Notice of Appeal but before Appeal Brief). Strategic Insight: This examiner shows below-average willingness to reconsider rejections during appeals. Be prepared to fully prosecute appeals if filed.

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 49% 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.
  • 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.
  • Request pre-appeal conferences: PACs are highly effective with this examiner. Before filing a full appeal brief, request a PAC to potentially resolve issues without full PTAB review.

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.

Limitation of Liability: Under no circumstances will IronCrow AI be liable for any outcome, decision, or action resulting from your reliance on the statistics, analysis, or recommendations presented in this report. Past prosecution patterns do not guarantee future results.

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.