USPTO Examiner RODRIGUEZ CRIS LOIREN - Art Unit 3772

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18620679ENHANCED HAIR PRODUCT APPLICATION WITH CONCURRENT STYLINGMarch 2024April 2025Abandon1310NoNo
18199288ARTIFICIAL LASH EXTENSIONSMay 2023December 2023Allow710YesNo
18118627CASES FOR STORING LASH EXTENSIONS AND METHODS FOR USE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOFMarch 2023February 2024Allow1110NoNo
17845950RECYCLABLE HAIR CLIPJune 2022January 2025Abandon3110NoNo
17737525METHOD OF AMELIORATING OR TREATING INFLAMMATORY IN AN ORAL CAVITYMay 2022January 2025Abandon3210NoNo
17709106PONYTAIL HOLDER FOR A HAT OR HEADWRAPMarch 2022August 2024Abandon2910NoNo
17689326WIG APPARATUS HAVING ADJUSTABLE HEADBANDMarch 2022December 2024Abandon3310NoNo
17677377DENTAL DEVICES FOR SIMULTANEOUS INTRA-ORAL AND EXTRA-ORAL TREATMENTSFebruary 2022November 2024Abandon3310NoNo
17579672Toothbrush Device with Replaceable Toothpaste Infused Brush HeadJanuary 2022April 2025Abandon3820NoNo
17568280Fingertip Covering DeviceJanuary 2022October 2024Abandon3320NoNo
17565810SINGLE-USE TRAY FOR ADMINISTERING A SPA TREATMENTDecember 2021April 2025Abandon3920NoNo
17549803HAIR AND SCALP COMB SHAPED APPLICATOR NOZZLEDecember 2021February 2025Abandon3830YesNo
17617825NEW LASH FILAMENT CONFIGURATION AT THE LATERAL PORTION OF FALSE EYELASHDecember 2021February 2025Abandon3811NoNo
17521119DENTAL MIRROR STRUCTURE CAPABLE OF SPRAYING AIRNovember 2021October 2024Abandon3610NoNo
17494888Face covering device for children to make hair washing fun and safe the device called OgglesOctober 2021April 2025Abandon4220NoNo
17600160HAIR CARE DEVICE HAVING ION GENERATORSeptember 2021October 2024Abandon3610NoNo
17467243REFILLABLE COMPACTSeptember 2021March 2024Abandon3020NoNo
17409705READY-TO-USE EYELASH EXTENSIONSAugust 2021October 2024Allow3830YesNo
17429324COSMETICS COMPACT PACKAGEAugust 2021March 2025Abandon4320YesNo
17351863SWIM HAIRJune 2021December 2024Abandon4220NoNo
16630789COMB FOR THE TREATMENT OF PEDICULOSISMarch 2021March 2025Abandon6050NoNo
17182637Storage ContainerFebruary 2021February 2025Abandon4820NoNo
17254972APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING A COSMETIC COMPOSITIONDecember 2020April 2025Abandon5230NoNo
17110014Nasopharyngeal Mirror DeviceDecember 2020January 2024Abandon3820YesNo
17053085Abutment for an Endosseous Dental ImplantNovember 2020March 2023Abandon2810NoNo
17042085DENTAL SCREWSeptember 2020January 2023Abandon2810NoNo
17030384ORTHODONTIC DEVICESeptember 2020April 2022Abandon1810NoNo
17023456BONE-BONDED ARTIFICIAL TOOTH STRUCTURESeptember 2020March 2023Abandon2901NoNo
16813825Impression Post for a Dental ImplantMarch 2020October 2022Abandon3101NoNo
16751308ORTHODONTIC SYSTEMJanuary 2020March 2022Abandon2611NoNo
16720648DENTAL IMPLANT MULTIFUNCTIONAL ABUTMENTDecember 2019February 2022Abandon2610NoNo
16672405HAIR CLEANING AND HAIR STYLING APPARATUSNovember 2019November 2024Abandon6040YesNo
16596404COSMETICS BRUSH HEAD WITH NESTED ARMOctober 2019November 2022Abandon3720NoNo
16526014MULTI-DIRECTIONAL ENDODONTIC INSTRUMENTJuly 2019January 2022Abandon3010NoNo
16421732COSMETIC APPLICATORMay 2019September 2019Abandon400NoNo
16396858ADAPTIVE HAIR CLIPApril 2019July 2024Abandon6050NoYes
16270240COSMETIC APPLICATOR HOLDERFebruary 2019January 2022Allow3630YesNo
16131019MANICURE KIT AND METHOD THEREOFSeptember 2018March 2021Abandon3010NoNo
16127672COIL HAIR TIESeptember 2018February 2021Abandon2910NoNo
16127237Cosmetic applicator with silicone bristlesSeptember 2018February 2021Abandon2910NoNo
16125508MAGNETIC MAKEUP CASESeptember 2018February 2021Abandon2910NoNo
16123779Lock Weaving ToolSeptember 2018February 2021Abandon2910NoNo
16054483WIG APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAMEAugust 2018February 2021Abandon3010NoNo
16047558Eyebrow Contour Stencil SystemJuly 2018December 2020Abandon2810NoNo
16022218WIDE ANGLE COMPACTJune 2018March 2021Abandon3310NoNo
16016499Hairstyling comb with fluid reservoirJune 2018February 2021Abandon3210NoNo
16013310SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE ARTIFICIAL EYELASHES ON A TAPE STRIP SUCH THAT THEY ARE FLARED WITH ADHESIVELESS ROOTSJune 2018February 2021Abandon3210NoNo
15761035THREAD DISPENSERMarch 2018December 2020Abandon3310NoNo
15896627MAGNETIC FALSE EYELASHES AND EYEBROWSFebruary 2018December 2020Abandon3401NoNo
15752376ASSEMBLY FOR PACKAGING AND APPLYING A LIQUID COSMETIC PRODUCTFebruary 2018June 2021Abandon4021YesNo
15894852Highlight ApplicatorFebruary 2018April 2021Abandon3820YesNo
15843397Hair Straightening DeviceDecember 2017April 2021Abandon4020NoNo
15842077DEVICE AND METHODS FOR TOPICAL APPLICATION OF FLUIDS TO SKINDecember 2017May 2021Abandon4121NoNo
15789355HAIR SECTIONING DEVICEOctober 2017March 2021Abandon4120NoNo
15724727Scissor Comb AssemblyOctober 2017March 2021Abandon4120NoNo
15561164VERTICALLY PRESSED COMPACT CONTAINER PROVIDED WITH POUCH CONTAINERSeptember 2017April 2021Abandon4230NoNo
15702475MELAMINE FOAM HAIR APPARATUSSeptember 2017November 2020Abandon3820YesNo
15697428Compacts and apparatuses for holding cosmeticsSeptember 2017February 2025Abandon6090NoNo
15511567APPLICATOR DEVICE FOR APPLYING FLOWABLE PRODUCT ACROSS A COMPLEX SURFACEJuly 2017February 2021Abandon4720NoNo
15506995ORAL CAVITY WASHER USING COMPRESSED AIRFebruary 2017May 2019Abandon2610NoNo
15022499ARTICULATORMarch 2016June 2019Abandon3940YesNo
15003523Methods and Apparatus for Implants and ReconstructionJanuary 2016June 2019Abandon6040YesNo
14979552ORTHODONTIC ASSEMBLYDecember 2015March 2019Abandon3940NoNo
14820556MAKE UP APPLICATOR WITH OPPOSITELY ATTACHED FLEXIBLE, NONPOROUS TIPSAugust 2015March 2025Abandon60130NoNo
14761691ANCHORING ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAMEJuly 2015March 2019Abandon4441YesNo
11827031METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DECREASING CONTAMINATIONJuly 2007July 2013Allow6030YesNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner RODRIGUEZ, CRIS LOIREN.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
2
Allowed After Appeal Filing
0
(0.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
2
(100.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
8.8%
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, 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 RODRIGUEZ, CRIS LOIREN - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner RODRIGUEZ, CRIS LOIREN works in Art Unit 3772 and has examined 65 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 7.7%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 36 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner RODRIGUEZ, CRIS LOIREN's allowance rate of 7.7% places them in the 0% 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 RODRIGUEZ, CRIS LOIREN receive 2.06 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 68% 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 RODRIGUEZ, CRIS LOIREN is 36 months. This places the examiner in the 18% 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 +26.6% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by RODRIGUEZ, CRIS LOIREN. 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, 12.9% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 4% 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 11.1% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 6% 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, 40.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 40% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Note: Petitions show below-average success regarding this examiner's actions. Ensure you have a strong procedural basis before filing.

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 41% 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.
  • 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

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