USPTO Examiner LAURENZI MARK A - Art Unit 3746

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18723666ELECTRIC COMPRESSORJune 2024June 2025Allow1110NoNo
17893189MULTI-PASS CATALYTIC CONVERTERAugust 2022September 2023Abandon1310NoNo
17575708REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR WITH IMPELLER HAVING DUAL SPLITTER BLADE ARRANGEMENTJanuary 2022September 2023Abandon2030NoNo
17275811RELIEF VALVE FOR A TURBOCHARGER AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A RELIEF VALVEMarch 2021August 2023Abandon2910NoNo
17185525BOOSTED ENGINEFebruary 2021August 2022Abandon1810NoNo
17026143DISK SPRING FOR AN EXHAUST GAS TURBOCHARGERSeptember 2020May 2022Abandon2010NoNo
16911365Turbocharger Turbine Rotor and TurbochargerJune 2020March 2022Abandon2110NoNo
16894775ROTARY VANE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINEJune 2020March 2022Abandon2110NoNo
15643987SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION STEADY STATE AMMONIA SLIP AND REDUCTANT BREAKTHROUGH DETECTIONJuly 2017May 2020Abandon3420YesNo
15528158VARIABLE GEOMETRY TURBOCHARGER TURBINEMay 2017January 2021Abandon4440YesNo
12431640PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERTING FILM STACK TYPE SOLID-STATE IMAGE PICKUP DEVICE, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAMEApril 2009August 2010Allow1600NoNo
12244009METHOD OF FABRICATING A TRENCH DMOS (DOUBLE DIFFUSED MOS) TRANSISTOROctober 2008July 2010Allow2111YesNo
12243280VERTICAL POWER SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH HIGH BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE CORRESPONDING TO EDGE TERMINATION AND DEVICE REGIONSOctober 2008May 2010Allow2000NoNo
12146500STRUCTURES, FABRICATION METHODS, AND DESIGN STRUCTURES FOR MULTIPLE BIT FLASH MEMORY CELLSJune 2008April 2010Allow2211NoNo
11573509ANTIFERROMAGNETIC HALF-METALLIC SEMICONDUCTOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFORFebruary 2007April 2010Allow3810YesNo
11566579PLANAR SUBSTRATE WITH SELECTED SEMICONDUCTOR CRYSTAL ORIENTATIONS FORMED BY LOCALIZED AMORPHIZATION AND RECRYSTALLIZATION OF STACKED TEMPLATE LAYERSDecember 2006April 2010Allow4030YesNo
11395129BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR AND RADIO FREQUENCY AMPLIFIER CIRCUITApril 2006February 2011Allow5940YesNo

Appeals Overview

No appeal data available for this record. This may indicate that no appeals have been filed or decided for applications in this dataset.

Examiner LAURENZI, MARK A - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner LAURENZI, MARK A works in Art Unit 3746 and has examined 16 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 43.8%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 21 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner LAURENZI, MARK A's allowance rate of 43.8% places them in the 5% 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 LAURENZI, MARK A receive 1.56 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 40% 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 LAURENZI, MARK A is 21 months. This places the examiner in the 87% percentile for prosecution speed. Applications move through prosecution relatively quickly with this examiner.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a +36.7% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by LAURENZI, MARK A. This interview benefit is in the 87% 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, 25.0% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 29% 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 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, 200.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 100% 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 18.8% of allowed cases (in the 99% percentile). Per MPEP § 1302.04, examiner's amendments are used to place applications in condition for allowance when only minor changes are needed. This examiner frequently uses this tool compared to other examiners, indicating a cooperative approach to getting applications allowed. Strategic Insight: If you are close to allowance but minor claim amendments are needed, this examiner may be willing to make an examiner's amendment rather than requiring another round of prosecution.

Quayle Actions: This examiner issues Ex Parte Quayle actions in 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 40% 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.
  • 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.
  • Examiner cooperation: This examiner frequently makes examiner's amendments to place applications in condition for allowance. If you are close to allowance, the examiner may help finalize the claims.

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

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