USPTO Examiner GUIDRY ABIGAIL ELIZABETH - Art Unit 3736

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
17247910LASER SAMPLE CHAMBER FOR DEEP SPACE EXPLORATIONDecember 2020April 2022Allow1510NoNo
17130919Actuating Work Surface for Storage DeviceDecember 2020July 2022Allow1910NoNo
17110322Connection toolDecember 2020August 2022Abandon2120NoNo
16950038FLEXIBLE BOLT AND FASTENER ORGANIZERNovember 2020August 2022Abandon2120NoNo
17087071Fabric Surround and Method of UseNovember 2020October 2022Abandon2310NoNo
17083577REMOVABLE MAGNETIC LID FOR A CONTAINEROctober 2020December 2022Abandon2521NoNo
17044038ELECTRONIC DEVICE PACKAGING BOXSeptember 2020September 2022Allow2330YesNo
17034456PACKAGE AND CLOSURE WITH TAMPER-EVIDENT BANDSeptember 2020April 2024Abandon4350YesNo
17032633SOCKET STORAGE DEVICESeptember 2020February 2022Allow1710NoNo
15733666A Bottle AssemblySeptember 2020March 2022Abandon1710NoNo
17019309SYSTEMS FOR SECURING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS INSIDE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT CASESSeptember 2020May 2023Abandon3210NoNo
16976208LID ASSEMBLY AND CONTAINER HAVING LID ASSEMBLYAugust 2020April 2022Allow1910NoNo
16975314A Container With Child Resistant MeansAugust 2020June 2023Abandon3430NoNo
16947665RING FOR HOLDING KNIFE INSIDE JARAugust 2020April 2023Allow3230YesNo
16944305SMOKING MATERIALS PACKAGING DEVICEJuly 2020December 2022Abandon2830NoNo
16936357Segmented Container Volume ApparatusJuly 2020March 2022Allow2001NoNo
16933173Tamper-evident Container LockJuly 2020October 2022Allow2711NoNo
16768454Storage Unit For Storing Products That Can Be Affected By HumidityMay 2020May 2022Allow2420NoNo
16882480ORIGAMI-INSPIRED ENCLOSURE, TABLE, AND LAMPMay 2020January 2023Allow3201NoNo
16764930STACKABLE SYSTEM CONTAINER AND TRANSPORT SYSTEMMay 2020January 2022Allow2020NoNo
16764918CHILD-RESISTANT SINGLE WALL SQUEEZE AND TURN CLOSURE AND CONTAINER ASSEMBLYMay 2020December 2022Allow3130YesNo
16869949PLASTIC PREFORM AND CONTAINERMay 2020September 2022Abandon2920NoNo
16762426PLASTIC BOTTLE EQUIPPED WITH A TAMPERPROOF DEVICE AFTER ITS OPENINGMay 2020March 2022Allow2220NoNo
16867453WAFER STORAGE DEVICE, CARRIER PLATE AND WAFER CASSETTEMay 2020May 2022Allow2411NoNo
16852439CHILDPROOF CONTAINER AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THE SAMEApril 2020March 2022Allow2320NoNo
16834916CAP FOR CONTAINERMarch 2020January 2022Allow2110NoNo
16814073LID FOR A STORAGE CONTAINERMarch 2020January 2022Allow2210YesNo
16804160JEWELRY STORAGE CASEFebruary 2020March 2023Allow3730YesNo
16799273Musical Instrument Support RetainerFebruary 2020December 2021Abandon2210NoNo
16638336Modeling Clay ContainerFebruary 2020February 2023Allow3650YesNo
16690473BAMPERFebruary 2020May 2023Abandon4130YesNo
16782917SPOUT ASSEMBLY AND PACKAGING CONTAINER HAVING THE SPOUT ASSEMBLYFebruary 2020March 2022Allow2610NoNo
16751420TAMPER-EVIDENT DEVICEJanuary 2020July 2022Allow3010NoNo
16751133PORTABLE JEWELRY ORGANIZERJanuary 2020June 2021Allow1710YesNo
16750581BOX FOR TOOLS AND COMPONENTS THEREOFJanuary 2020November 2021Abandon2210NoNo
16632040CONTAINER HAVING A PLURALITY OF CHAMBERSJanuary 2020September 2022Abandon3220NoNo
16632053SINGLE-USE FOOD PREPARATION CONTAINER ASSEMBLIES, SYSTEMS AND METHODSJanuary 2020January 2024Allow4821NoNo
16729134BEVERAGE CONTAINER FORMED OF STACKABLE INTERLOCKING SINGLE-SERVING CONTAINER SEGMENTSDecember 2019June 2021Abandon1810NoNo
16624056SCREW CAP FOR WINE BOTTLESDecember 2019July 2021Abandon1810NoNo
16623914SPECTACLE CASEDecember 2019September 2022Allow3340YesNo
16706228FLEXIBLE LID ENGAGEMENTDecember 2019October 2021Abandon2310NoNo
16695039Gun safety storage systemNovember 2019March 2022Allow2820YesNo
16679789LIQUID CONTAINER HAVING INTEGRATED AUXILIARY FLASKNovember 2019March 2022Allow2920NoNo
16596929Garbage Can Retaining Clip ApparatusOctober 2019September 2022Allow3620YesNo
16488528SUBSTRATE STORAGE CONTAINERAugust 2019December 2021Allow2820NoNo
16547884Lid With Dispensing FeatureAugust 2019April 2024Allow5631NoYes
16547503THREAD CATCHING AND ENGAGING TAMPER EVIDENCE CLOSUREAugust 2019November 2021Abandon2711NoNo
16525743PRODUCT DISPLAY WITH SELF-DEPLOYING HEADERJuly 2019March 2024Allow5631YesNo
16470697A CARDBOARD CONTAINER FOR ARTICLES, BEING VIALS/SYRINGES CONTAINING PHARMACEUTICAL/COSMETIC PRODUCTSJune 2019January 2022Abandon3120NoNo
16443394TAMPER EVIDENT PRODUCE CONTAINERJune 2019July 2021Abandon2510NoNo
16469489Scented PackagingJune 2019June 2022Abandon3721NoNo
16438724CONTAINER WITH SECURITY LOCKJune 2019May 2021Allow2310YesNo
16436370Tethered ClosureJune 2019July 2021Abandon2501NoNo
16427923SECURING DEVICE FOR BOXMay 2019June 2021Allow2410NoNo
16421659CONTAINERMay 2019July 2021Abandon2510NoNo
16418145TRASH RECEPTACLE AND LIDMay 2019December 2022Abandon4340NoNo
16416217MIXING-BOWL ASSEMBLYMay 2019May 2021Allow2320YesNo
16415737Apparatuses, Systems, and Methods for the Safe Disposal of Concrete WashoutMay 2019August 2021Abandon2720NoNo
16412925INSULATING BOTTLE COVERMay 2019April 2021Allow2320NoNo
16411187HIGH-PRESSURE TANKMay 2019January 2021Allow2110YesNo
16346645NAPKIN FOR WRAPPING CUTLERYMay 2019May 2022Allow3721YesNo
16390185AIR CONDITIONING GUARDApril 2019September 2021Abandon2920YesNo
16376269PLASTIC PREFORM AND CONTAINER WITH MODIFIED NECKApril 2019October 2023Abandon5550YesYes
16352401KNOCKDOWN CRATE AND METHOD OF DISPLAY PACKAGINGMarch 2019June 2022Allow3900NoNo
16146509FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERSeptember 2018July 2021Allow3310NoNo
15999270Non-Cocking Convertible Child Resistant ClosureAugust 2018May 2021Allow3310NoNo
16076291SET CONSISTING OF AT LEAST TWO CONTAINERS, EACH OF WHICH HAS A DIFFERENT INNER VOLUMEAugust 2018July 2022Allow4720YesNo
15211922LEAK-PROOF SPOUTLESS TODDLER DRINKING APPARATUSJuly 2016September 2022Abandon6020NoNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner GUIDRY, ABIGAIL ELIZABETH.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
1
Examiner Affirmed
0
(0.0%)
Examiner Reversed
1
(100.0%)
Reversal Percentile
98.9%
Higher than average

What This Means

With a 100.0% reversal rate, the PTAB has reversed the examiner's rejections more often than affirming them. This reversal rate is in the top 25% across the USPTO, indicating that appeals are more successful here than in most other areas.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
2
Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(50.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(50.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
83.0%
Higher 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, 50.0% of applications that filed an appeal were subsequently allowed. This appeal filing benefit rate is in the top 25% across the USPTO, indicating that filing appeals is particularly effective here. The act of filing often prompts favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.

Strategic Recommendations

Appeals to PTAB show good success rates. If you have a strong case on the merits, consider fully prosecuting the appeal to a Board decision.

Filing a Notice of Appeal is strategically valuable. The act of filing often prompts favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.

Examiner GUIDRY, ABIGAIL ELIZABETH - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner GUIDRY, ABIGAIL ELIZABETH works in Art Unit 3736 and has examined 68 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 58.8%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 27 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner GUIDRY, ABIGAIL ELIZABETH's allowance rate of 58.8% places them in the 20% 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 GUIDRY, ABIGAIL ELIZABETH receive 1.81 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 38% percentile for office actions issued. This examiner issues fewer office actions than average, which may indicate efficient prosecution or a more lenient examination style.

Prosecution Timeline

The median time to disposition (half-life) for applications examined by GUIDRY, ABIGAIL ELIZABETH is 27 months. This places the examiner in the 73% percentile for prosecution speed. Prosecution timelines are slightly faster than average with this examiner.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a +30.0% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by GUIDRY, ABIGAIL ELIZABETH. This interview benefit is in the 77% 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, 23.8% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 36% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Insight: RCEs show below-average effectiveness with this examiner. Carefully evaluate whether an RCE or continuation is the better strategy.

After-Final Amendment Practice

This examiner enters after-final amendments leading to allowance in 44.0% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 68% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Recommendation: This examiner shows above-average receptiveness to after-final amendments. If your amendments clearly overcome the rejections and do not raise new issues, consider filing after-final amendments before resorting to an RCE.

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 22% 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 22% 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, 100.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 93% 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 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.
  • 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.

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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