Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.
| Application Number | Title | Filing Date | Disposal Date | Disposition | Time (months) | Office Actions | Restrictions | Interview | Appeal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19317032 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DRYING ELECTRONIC DEVICES | September 2025 | November 2025 | Allow | 3 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 19313497 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN ENHANCED HAIR DRYER | August 2025 | October 2025 | Allow | 2 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 19292617 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN ENHANCED HAIR DRYER | August 2025 | November 2025 | Allow | 4 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 19276043 | TOWEL WARMER BUCKET | July 2025 | January 2026 | Allow | 6 | 1 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 19267506 | Spray Drying System | July 2025 | September 2025 | Allow | 2 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 19252883 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DRYING ELECTRONIC DEVICES | June 2025 | August 2025 | Allow | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 19234138 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN ENHANCED HAIR DRYER | June 2025 | August 2025 | Allow | 2 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 19217397 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DRYING ELECTRONIC DEVICES | May 2025 | August 2025 | Allow | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 19215132 | Dried Plasma System | May 2025 | October 2025 | Allow | 4 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 19198068 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN ENHANCED HAIR DRYER | May 2025 | June 2025 | Allow | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | No |
| 19175864 | TIMBER DRYING KILN ELECTRICAL CONTACT SYSTEM, A TIMBER DRYING KILN MOISTURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND A TIMBER DRYING KILN MOISTURE MEASUREMENT METHOD | April 2025 | August 2025 | Allow | 5 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 19094934 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN ENHANCED HAIR DRYER | March 2025 | June 2025 | Allow | 3 | 0 | 1 | Yes | No |
| 19043029 | Disposable For A Spray Drying System | January 2025 | September 2025 | Allow | 8 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 19043116 | Disposable For A Spray Drying System | January 2025 | September 2025 | Allow | 8 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 19013114 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING DRYING OF FOOD WASTE DISPOSER | January 2025 | March 2025 | Allow | 3 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18973447 | Method For Providing Dried Plasma | December 2024 | February 2025 | Allow | 2 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18972900 | Methods For A Spray Drying System | December 2024 | June 2025 | Allow | 6 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18868723 | System for controlling the freeze-drying process in a freeze dryer with a plate stack system and a method for generating a design space | November 2024 | June 2025 | Allow | 7 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18951613 | Freeze Dryers and Drying Processes for Materials with Low Water Content | November 2024 | February 2025 | Allow | 2 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18951609 | VEHICLE DRYING SYSTEM | November 2024 | March 2025 | Allow | 4 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18942945 | Freeze Dryers and Drying Processes for Materials with Low Water Content | November 2024 | January 2025 | Allow | 2 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18923352 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DRYING ELECTRONIC DEVICES | October 2024 | December 2024 | Allow | 2 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18882156 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADVANCED ELECTRONIC STARTING SWITCH ASSEMBLY FOR SPLIT-PHASE INDUCTION MOTORS FOR DOMESTIC DRYERS | September 2024 | November 2024 | Allow | 3 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18824692 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DRYING ELECTRONIC DEVICES | September 2024 | November 2024 | Allow | 3 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18822408 | TOWEL WARMER BUCKET | September 2024 | January 2025 | Allow | 5 | 1 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 18821661 | DESICCATED THYROID EXTRACT MANUFACTURING METHOD | August 2024 | November 2024 | Allow | 3 | 1 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 18774392 | Hair Drying Device with Improved Efficiency and Improved Security | July 2024 | September 2024 | Allow | 2 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18769190 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING LAUNDRY TANGLES | July 2024 | February 2025 | Allow | 7 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18755396 | TARGET RESIDUAL MOISTURE CONTENT FOR LYOPHILIZED DRUG PRODUCT | June 2024 | July 2025 | Allow | 13 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18747011 | Disposable For A Spray Drying System | June 2024 | January 2025 | Allow | 7 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18744183 | Sports Equipment Drying Device | June 2024 | December 2025 | Allow | 18 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18742672 | HEATED HAIR STRAIGHTENING ACCESSORY | June 2024 | June 2025 | Allow | 12 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18742537 | HEATED HAIR STRAIGHTENING ACCESSORY | June 2024 | April 2025 | Allow | 10 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18742272 | HEATED HAIR STRAIGHTENING ACCESSORY | June 2024 | April 2025 | Allow | 10 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18741534 | HEATED HAIR STRAIGHTENING ACCESSORY | June 2024 | March 2025 | Allow | 9 | 2 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 18661609 | PROGRESSIVE THERMAL DRYING CHAMBER FOR QUANTUM CIRCUITS | May 2024 | March 2025 | Allow | 11 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18658827 | Freeze Dryers and Drying Processes for Materials with Low Water Content | May 2024 | July 2024 | Allow | 3 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18649347 | Power Cord Storage Structure of A Hair Dryer | April 2024 | August 2024 | Allow | 3 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18641203 | HEAT PUMP CLOSED LOOP PROCESS DRYING | April 2024 | July 2024 | Allow | 3 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18635510 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING LAUNDRY TANGLES | April 2024 | June 2024 | Allow | 2 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18633161 | LIQUID REMOVAL DEVICE WITH ABSORBER DRUM AND RELATED METHODS | April 2024 | December 2024 | Allow | 8 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18618503 | CORDLESS NAIL GEL CURING LAMP WITH INTERCHANGABLE SURFACE FEATURES | March 2024 | March 2025 | Allow | 12 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18617473 | FREEZE-DRYING SYSTEMS AND METHODS | March 2024 | February 2025 | Allow | 11 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18595171 | VEHICLE DRYING SYSTEM | March 2024 | July 2024 | Allow | 4 | 1 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 18582212 | LIQUID REMOVAL DEVICE WITH ABSORBER DRUM AND RELATED METHODS | February 2024 | September 2024 | Allow | 7 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18581905 | LIQUID REMOVAL DEVICE WITH ABSORBER DRUM AND RELATED METHODS | February 2024 | September 2024 | Allow | 7 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18443264 | Fabric Towel Dispenser with Towel Replacement Arrangement | February 2024 | November 2024 | Allow | 9 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18412479 | Rapid Spray Drying System | January 2024 | February 2025 | Allow | 13 | 1 | 1 | No | No |
| 18411799 | Baffle Plate Used In A Disposable For A Spray Drying System | January 2024 | January 2025 | Allow | 12 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18401858 | UNDER-CABINET SEAL TO PREVENT EXHAUST RECIRCULATION FOR A CONDENSING APPLIANCE | January 2024 | August 2024 | Allow | 8 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18544562 | SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSATE DELIVERY SYSTEM HAVING A SNAP-IN DRAIN MEMBER | December 2023 | August 2024 | Allow | 8 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18542834 | COMBINATION LYOPHILIZATION AND DISPENSING SYRINGE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USING SAME | December 2023 | March 2024 | Allow | 2 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18541939 | MINERAL POWDER PELLET DRYING DEVICE | December 2023 | April 2024 | Allow | 4 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18569435 | FREEZE-DRYING DEVICE AND FREEZE-DRYING METHOD | December 2023 | June 2024 | Allow | 6 | 1 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 18537251 | HAIR DRYER ASSEMBLY HAVING HAIR RECEIVING CHANNEL | December 2023 | August 2024 | Allow | 8 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18386918 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DRYING ELECTRONIC DEVICES | November 2023 | September 2024 | Allow | 11 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18496766 | Disposable For A Spray Drying System | October 2023 | March 2024 | Allow | 5 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18377974 | LIQUID REMOVAL DEVICE WITH ABSORBER DRUM AND RELATED METHODS | October 2023 | October 2024 | Allow | 13 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18482075 | BRIDGE REDUCING MIXED-FLOW GRAIN DRYER WITH CROSS-FLOW VACUUM COOL HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM | October 2023 | August 2024 | Allow | 10 | 1 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 18553731 | Fabric Towel Dispenser with Towel Replacement Arrangement | October 2023 | January 2024 | Allow | 3 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18373399 | TOWEL WARMING APPARATUS | September 2023 | July 2024 | Allow | 10 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18369825 | PORTABLE PLUNGER-WASH BAG APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE TO CLEAN LAUNDRY | September 2023 | July 2024 | Allow | 10 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18467115 | Dryer For A Spray Drying System | September 2023 | October 2025 | Allow | 25 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18467130 | Finishing Apparatus For A Spray Drying System | September 2023 | November 2025 | Allow | 26 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18467102 | Disposable For A Spray Drying System | September 2023 | November 2024 | Allow | 14 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18367153 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN ENHANCED HAIR DRYER | September 2023 | October 2024 | Allow | 14 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18461576 | ELECTRODE SHEET DRYING APPARATUS | September 2023 | March 2024 | Allow | 6 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18236176 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING LAUNDRY TANGLES | August 2023 | March 2024 | Allow | 7 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18228504 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DRYING ELECTRONIC DEVICES | July 2023 | August 2024 | Allow | 12 | 1 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 18226620 | LIQUID REMOVAL DEVICE WITH ABSORBER DRUM AND RELATED METHODS | July 2023 | March 2025 | Allow | 20 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18272420 | Electrode Sheet Drying Apparatus Capable of Preventing Thermal Wrinkles in Non-Coated Portion | July 2023 | March 2026 | Allow | 32 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18221933 | CLOTHES DRYER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR | July 2023 | February 2026 | Allow | 31 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18261583 | Method and Apparatus for Improved Efficiency and Flue Gas Scrubbing in a Fired Heater Using a Condensing Convection Section | July 2023 | April 2025 | Allow | 21 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18351038 | LOW PROFILE DESIGN AIR TUNNEL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING UNIFORM AIR FLOW IN A REFRACTANCE WINDOW DRYER | July 2023 | August 2024 | Allow | 14 | 2 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 18220608 | Multi-Part Lyophilization Container And Method Of Use | July 2023 | January 2024 | Allow | 7 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18220662 | DRYER CONVEYOR BELT TRACKING SYSTEM | July 2023 | May 2024 | Allow | 11 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18348675 | Lyophilization Syringe | July 2023 | October 2023 | Allow | 3 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18216241 | Laundry Appliance With Heat Pump Having Improved Evaporator Efficiency | June 2023 | February 2026 | Allow | 32 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18337992 | TREATMENT INSTALLATION AND METHOD FOR TREATING WORKPIECES | June 2023 | July 2024 | Allow | 13 | 1 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 18208018 | TARGET RESIDUAL MOISTURE CONTENT FOR LYOPHILIZED DRUG PRODUCT | June 2023 | April 2024 | Allow | 10 | 2 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 18256081 | PROCESS FOR REMOVING WATER FROM A PARTICULATE MATERIAL | June 2023 | March 2026 | Allow | 33 | 0 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 18201963 | DRY APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR | May 2023 | January 2026 | Allow | 32 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18201647 | OVEN DRYING APPARATUS AND COATING DEVICE | May 2023 | May 2024 | Allow | 12 | 2 | 1 | Yes | No |
| 18200948 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE FOR DRYING LAUNDRY | May 2023 | April 2024 | Allow | 10 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18200407 | CHECK VALVES FOR GRAVITY DRAIN FLUID BOTTLE MOUNTED IN BASEMENT OF A HEAT PUMP DRYER MACHINE | May 2023 | February 2026 | Allow | 33 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18317505 | HYBRID LOW DEW POINT COMPRESSED AIR DRYER | May 2023 | April 2024 | Allow | 11 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18316416 | Lint Filter With Integrated Cooling Coil For Laundry Applicance | May 2023 | February 2026 | Allow | 33 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18252525 | Hand Drying Apparatus with Moisture Absorption Arrangement | May 2023 | August 2023 | Allow | 3 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18141124 | COSMETIC MAKEUP SPONGE/BLENDER CONTAINER | April 2023 | July 2024 | Allow | 14 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18306778 | FLEXIBLE AIR SUPPLY DAMPER SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING OVERDRYING-CAUSED DEFECT OF SECONDARY BATTERY ELECTRODE PLATE | April 2023 | April 2024 | Allow | 12 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18306761 | FLEXIBLE AIR SUPPLY DAMPER SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING OVERDRYING-CAUSED DEFECT OF SECONDARY BATTERY ELECTRODE PLATE | April 2023 | November 2023 | Allow | 7 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18138406 | MOTOR ASSEMBLY FOR A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE | April 2023 | February 2024 | Allow | 9 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18302026 | Novel far infrared hair dryer | April 2023 | February 2025 | Allow | 22 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18124298 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE HAVING SENSORS, AND METHODS OF OPERATION | March 2023 | October 2023 | Allow | 7 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18121481 | LIQUID WATER HARVESTER BASED ON VALVE-CONTROLLED ACTIVE AIR SUPPLY | March 2023 | August 2023 | Allow | 5 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18120981 | DRYING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE TREATING APPARATUS | March 2023 | March 2026 | Allow | 36 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18112217 | LIQUID REMOVAL DEVICE WITH ABSORBER DRUM AND RELATED METHODS | February 2023 | July 2023 | Allow | 5 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18111621 | HEAT EXCHANGER FILTER FOR SELF LINT CLEANING SYSTEM IN DRYER APPLIANCE | February 2023 | October 2023 | Allow | 8 | 2 | 0 | No | No |
| 18109072 | LIQUID REMOVAL DEVICE WITH ABSORBER DRUM AND RELATED METHODS | February 2023 | May 2023 | Allow | 3 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18107560 | PORTABLE PLUNGER-WASH BAG APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE TO CLEAN LAUNDRY | February 2023 | August 2023 | Allow | 6 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner GRAVINI, STEPHEN MICHAEL.
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.
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, 80.0% 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.
✓ 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 GRAVINI, STEPHEN MICHAEL works in Art Unit 3753 and has examined 955 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 90.8%, this examiner has an above-average tendency to allow applications. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 21 months.
Examiner GRAVINI, STEPHEN MICHAEL's allowance rate of 90.8% places them in the 75% percentile among all USPTO examiners. This examiner has an above-average tendency to allow applications.
On average, applications examined by GRAVINI, STEPHEN MICHAEL receive 0.88 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 6% percentile for office actions issued. This examiner issues significantly fewer office actions than most examiners.
The median time to disposition (half-life) for applications examined by GRAVINI, STEPHEN MICHAEL is 21 months. This places the examiner in the 92% percentile for prosecution speed. Applications move through prosecution relatively quickly with this examiner.
Conducting an examiner interview provides a +9.8% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by GRAVINI, STEPHEN MICHAEL. This interview benefit is in the 42% percentile among all examiners. Recommendation: Interviews provide a below-average benefit with this examiner.
When applicants file an RCE with this examiner, 43.3% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 94% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Insight: RCEs are highly effective with this examiner compared to others. If you receive a final rejection, filing an RCE with substantive amendments or arguments has a strong likelihood of success.
This examiner enters after-final amendments leading to allowance in 78.0% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 95% 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.
This examiner withdraws rejections or reopens prosecution in 57.1% of appeals filed. This is in the 31% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Insight: This examiner shows below-average willingness to reconsider rejections during appeals. Be prepared to fully prosecute appeals if filed.
When applicants file petitions regarding this examiner's actions, 53.5% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 54% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Note: Petitions show above-average success regarding this examiner's actions. Petitionable matters include restriction requirements (MPEP § 1002.02(c)(2)) and various procedural issues.
Examiner's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 0.2% of allowed cases (in the 53% percentile). This examiner makes examiner's amendments more often than average to place applications in condition for allowance (MPEP § 1302.04).
Quayle Actions: This examiner issues Ex Parte Quayle actions in 1.2% of allowed cases (in the 62% percentile). This examiner issues Quayle actions more often than average when claims are allowable but formal matters remain (MPEP § 714.14).
Based on the statistical analysis of this examiner's prosecution patterns, here are tailored strategic recommendations:
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