USPTO Art Unit 1712 Prosecution Statistics

Art Unit Information

Art Unit: 1712
Group: 1710
Tech Center: 1700
Total Cases: 13,263
Last Active: January 2025

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18996539OXIDE FILM FORMATION METHODJanuary 2025June 2025Allow500NoNo
18956308METHOD FOR MAKING PROSTHETIC DEVICENovember 2024January 2025Allow200NoNo
18911816METHOD OF APPLYING NANO COATING TO STAINLESS STEELOctober 2024December 2024Allow200NoNo
18840798COATING APPARATUS AND COATING METHODAugust 2024April 2025Allow810NoNo
18737855MODULATED ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITIONJune 2024June 2025Allow1310NoNo
18678649THROUGH THICKNESS REINFORCEMENTMay 2024April 2025Allow1010NoNo
18654700METHOD FOR AREAL SELECTIVE FORMING OF THIN FILMMay 2024June 2025Allow1300NoNo
18642848PREPARATION METHOD OF GLOVE HAVING SOFT COATING WITH HIGH WEAR RESISTANCE AND HIGH ANTI-SLIP PERFORMANCEApril 2024March 2025Allow1010YesNo
18638844BUILDING MATERIALS COMPRISING AGGLOMERATED PARTICLESApril 2024December 2024Allow810NoNo
18634054SILICON-BASED THIN FILMS FROM N-ALKYL SUBSTITUTED PERHYDRIDOCYCLOTRISILAZANESApril 2024February 2025Allow1000NoNo
18633071METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DEPOSITING THIN FILM ON SUBSTRATEApril 2024April 2025Allow1221YesNo
18621122METHOD FOR PREPARING LITHIUM IRON PHOSPHATE USING BY-PRODUCT FERROUS SULFATE FROM TITANIUM DIOXIDEMarch 2024October 2024Allow711NoNo
18615054Structures Comprising Particles and Processes for Making SameMarch 2024May 2025Allow1401NoNo
18602946CMAS-RESISTANT BARRIER COATINGSMarch 2024May 2025Allow1400NoNo
18592946PROTECTION METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SECONDARY BATTERY, SECONDARY BATTERY, BATTERY MODULE, BATTERY PACK, AND ELECTRIC APPARATUSMarch 2024September 2024Allow601NoNo
18586711COATING SYSTEMS INCLUDING INFILTRATION COATINGS AND REACTIVE PHASE SPRAY FORMULATION COATINGSFebruary 2024September 2024Allow700NoNo
18583868MANUFACTURING METHOD OF ELECTRONIC DEVICEFebruary 2024May 2025Allow1500NoNo
18444891PROCESS FOR PREPARING ELECTROACTIVE MATERIALS FOR METAL-ION BATTERIESFebruary 2024September 2024Allow700YesNo
18442224SHINGLES WITH INCREASED HYDROPHOBICITYFebruary 2024December 2024Allow1010NoNo
18433853REFLECTOR AND/OR METHOD FOR ULTRAVIOLET CURING OF SEMICONDUCTORFebruary 2024April 2025Allow1400NoNo
18425736MOLECULAR BUILDING BLOCK METHODS FOR PRODUCING HIGH-EFFICIENCY ORGANIC SOLAR CELLS AND DEVICES AND SYSTEMS PRODUCED THEREFROMJanuary 2024February 2025Allow1300NoNo
18292262METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EMBEDDING RUTHENIUM IN RECESS FORMED ON SUBSTRATE SURFACEJanuary 2024May 2025Allow1500NoNo
18579015SILICON PRECURSOR COMPOUND, SILICON-CONTAINING FILM FORMATION COMPOSITION COMPRISING SAME, AND METHOD FOR FORMING FILM BY USING SILICON-CONTAINING FILM FORMATION COMPOSITIONJanuary 2024May 2025Allow1600NoNo
18406849Fluidic Assembly MicroLED Mass Transfer MethodJanuary 2024September 2024Allow810NoNo
18571551METHOD FOR TREATING A SILICON CARBIDE FIBREDecember 2023May 2025Allow1700NoNo
18565620Manufacturing Method of Cathode Additives for Lithium Secondary BatteryNovember 2023April 2025Allow1700NoNo
18524944Distributed Flux ArrayNovember 2023June 2025Allow1910YesNo
18522966Method of Preparing Positive ElectrodeNovember 2023October 2024Allow1000NoNo
18520621METHOD OF FORMING PATTERN STRUCTURE INCLUDING SILICON NITRIDENovember 2023June 2025Allow1900NoNo
18520657SUPERHYDROPHOBIC ASPHALT/PP COATINGNovember 2023September 2024Allow1011NoNo
18516189METHOD OF ULTRAFAST-PULSED LASER DEPOSITION COUPLED WITH PLASMA LATTICE AND DEVICE THEREOFNovember 2023July 2025Allow1901NoNo
18561291ANTIBACTERIAL AND ANTIVIRAL DEGRADABLE MASK AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOFNovember 2023November 2024Allow1200YesNo
18561059PAINT-PROTECTIVE COATING MATERIAL AND COATING COMPOSITIONNovember 2023May 2025Allow1800NoNo
18387741Electrode Slurry Coating Apparatus and Method for Forming Double Active Material LayersNovember 2023June 2025Allow1920YesNo
18558666ELECTROCATALYST INKNovember 2023June 2025Allow1901NoNo
18498797METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ANODE FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERYOctober 2023September 2024Allow1110YesNo
18498435METHOD FOR PREPARING PIXEL DEFINE LAYEROctober 2023April 2025Allow1821NoNo
18383812DEVICE, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF APPLYING A TREATMENT SOLUTION TO A TREATMENT SITEOctober 2023January 2025Allow1520YesNo
18381001Fluid Bed Granulation Process and ApparatusOctober 2023December 2024Abandon1410NoNo
18481399METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ELASTIC LAYER BASED ON RECYCLING USING HEAT TREATMENTOctober 2023June 2025Allow2001NoNo
18553680METHODS FOR PRODUCING OPTICAL EFFECT LAYERS COMPRISING MAGNETIC OR MAGNETIZABLE PIGMENT PARTICLES AND EXHIBITING ONE OR MORE INDICIAOctober 2023March 2025Allow1810NoNo
18478865PUMP MECHANISM TO CONTROL SEALANT DISPENSINGSeptember 2023April 2025Abandon1841YesNo
18283882Turbine Engine Abradable SystemsSeptember 2023February 2025Allow1710NoNo
18469304METHOD FOR CLEANING AND LUBRICATING AN ANGIOGRAPHIC WIRE WITH FLUID SOLVENT DELIVERYSeptember 2023March 2025Allow1810NoNo
18468485SOLID-STATE METHOD FOR TREATING POLYAMIDE AND POLYESTER ARTICLESSeptember 2023March 2025Allow1820YesNo
18368202CORROSION RESISTANT FILM ON A CHAMBER COMPONENT AND METHODS OF DEPOSITING THEREOFSeptember 2023January 2025Allow1610YesNo
18464678SOLUTION DEPOSITION OF METAL SALTS TO FORM METAL OXIDESSeptember 2023March 2025Abandon1811YesNo
18549664MANUFACTURING METHOD OF BOTTLE-SHAPED CAN FORMED OF METAL SHEET COATED WITH COLORED RESINSeptember 2023May 2025Allow2000NoNo
18243184Roofing Materials and Methods of Making Roofing Materials Without External HeatSeptember 2023April 2025Allow1931YesNo
18461918SEAL PLATES FOR CHEMICAL VAPOR INFILTRATION & DEPOSITION CHAMBERSSeptember 2023June 2025Allow2110NoNo
18280312METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING BATTERY COMPONENTS ON A FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATESeptember 2023May 2025Allow2011NoNo
18278504SILICONE COATING AGENT COMPOSITION AND ARTICLEAugust 2023May 2025Allow2110YesNo
18278245CYCLOHEXASILANE FOR ELECTRODESAugust 2023April 2025Abandon2011NoNo
18233617SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING AN ULTRA-HIGH TEMPERATURE COMPOSITE STRUCTUREAugust 2023July 2024Allow1110NoNo
18446904METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPERSING OILAugust 2023March 2024Allow700NoNo
18232174Heat Shield Component and Manufacturing Method ThereofAugust 2023September 2024Allow1400NoNo
18230140Method for preparing a self-cleaning transparent thermal insulation nanocoatingAugust 2023March 2025Allow1900NoNo
18274874METHOD FOR DRYING AN IMPREGNATED BLANK AND ASSOCIATED MANUFACTURING METHOD, SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLYJuly 2023April 2025Allow2001NoNo
18357302SEMICONDUCTOR TOOL HAVING CONTROLLABLE AMBIENT ENVIRONMENT PROCESSING ZONESJuly 2023May 2025Allow2210NoNo
18262413Manufacturing Apparatus of Optical Circuit and Manufacturing Method of Optical CircuitJuly 2023July 2025Abandon2301NoNo
18273253THERMALLY INSULATING SIC-BN AEROGEL FELT AND PREPARATION METHOD AND USE THEREOFJuly 2023November 2024Allow1600NoNo
18222132METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORJuly 2023September 2024Allow1410NoNo
18351948AUTOMATIC APPLICATION OF FINISH TO SPORTS BALLJuly 2023June 2025Abandon2320NoNo
18348981LITHIUM-STUFFED GARNET ELECTROLYTES WITH A REDUCED SURFACE DEFECT DENSITY AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAMEJuly 2023December 2024Allow1710NoNo
18348357POLYAMIDE COATING SLURRY AND ITS PREPARING METHOD, AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING POLYAMIDE-COATED FABRIC FOR PRINTINGJuly 2023February 2025Allow1901NoNo
18217963INDIUM PRECURSORS FOR VAPOR DEPOSITIONSJuly 2023March 2025Allow2121NoNo
18346402GROWTH METHOD OF HIGHLY TWINNED SiGe ALLOY ON THE BASAL PLANE OF TRIGONAL SUBSTRATE UNDER ELECTRON BEAM IRRADIATIONJuly 2023February 2025Allow1921NoNo
18345175METHOD FOR PRINTING TRACES ON A SUBSTRATE AND AN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS THEREFORJune 2023July 2024Allow1221YesNo
18345518CVI MATRIX DENSIFICATION PROCESSJune 2023January 2025Allow1920NoNo
18270550ELECTROMAGNETIC BAND GAP ELEMENT STRUCTURE AND FABRICATION METHODSJune 2023January 2024Allow610NoNo
18214128METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AT LEAST ONE OPHTHALMIC LENSJune 2023December 2024Allow1711NoNo
18211903LOW REFRACTIVE INDEX SURFACE LAYERS AND RELATED METHODSJune 2023February 2025Allow2011NoNo
18336467PROSTHETIC LINER AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAMEJune 2023September 2024Allow1510NoNo
18336110HYBRID-TYPE MANUFACTURING METHOD OF FILAMENT FOR 3D PRINTERJune 2023March 2025Abandon2110NoNo
18333157Installation for the application of a coating product and method for controlling such an installationJune 2023March 2025Allow2101NoNo
18257029METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE PARTJune 2023February 2024Allow810YesNo
18333058LIQUID METAL-BASED ELECTRODE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAMEJune 2023December 2024Allow1800NoNo
18333088PROCESSES FOR MAKING A SUPER-INSULATING CORE FOR A VACUUM INSULATING STRUCTUREJune 2023April 2024Allow1000NoNo
18256683PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUSJune 2023November 2024Allow1700NoNo
18207243HIGH FREQUENCY LOW LOSS MAGNETIC CORE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTUREJune 2023May 2025Abandon2310NoNo
18255981METHOD FOR OBTAINING GLAZINGS EQUIPPED WITH AN ENAMEL COATING AND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE DESIGNSJune 2023April 2025Abandon2220NoNo
18255407SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHODJune 2023March 2025Allow2111NoNo
18254687VAPOR DEPOSITION SOURCE MATERIAL USED IN PRODUCTION OF FILM CONTAINING INDIUM AND ONE OR MORE OF THE OTHER METALS, AND THE METHOD OF PRODUCING FILM CONTAINING INDIUM AND ONE OR MORE OF THE OTHER METALSMay 2023May 2025Allow2420NoNo
18323689CORROSION-RESISTANT RESERVOIR FOR AN E-VAPING DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOFMay 2023January 2025Allow2020NoNo
18201678METHODS FOR PREPARING CoNi-S@3D-C NANOCOMPOSITE AND MODIFIED BATTERY SEPARATORMay 2023June 2025Allow2520YesNo
18322362Topographic Selective DepositionMay 2023October 2024Allow1600NoNo
18200218SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING GAS DIFFUSION NOZZLEMay 2023March 2025Allow2210NoNo
18320991METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING 2H/1T' TMD HETEROPHASE JUNCTIONS AND A DEVICE BASED ON THE SAMEMay 2023August 2024Allow1500YesNo
18198005METHODS OF MODIFYING THE COMPOSITION OF MATERIAL LAYERSMay 2023August 2024Allow1510NoNo
18197919FLOW CONTROL METHOD USING PLASMA SYSTEMMay 2023December 2024Allow1900NoNo
18197199MAGNET WIRE WITH THERMOPLASTIC INSULATIONMay 2023September 2024Allow1600YesNo
18252620METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PREPARING ULTRATHIN METAL LITHIUM FOILMay 2023September 2024Allow1600NoNo
18311918BUILDING MATERIALS COMPRISING AGGLOMERATED PARTICLESMay 2023January 2024Allow910NoNo
18312171MULTI-LAYERED STRUCTURES AND USES THEREOFMay 2023December 2024Allow1910NoNo
18143147LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOFMay 2023May 2024Allow1210NoNo
18251445CIRCUIT FORMING METHODMay 2023March 2025Allow2320NoNo
18310584SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PRINTING INDICIA ONTO ARMORED CABLEMay 2023January 2025Allow2121NoNo
18311186METHODS FOR DESIGNING ATTACHMENT PLACEMENT APPLIANCESMay 2023April 2025Allow2330YesNo
18251130LANTHANIDE AND LANTHANIDE-LIKE TRANSITION METAL COMPLEXESApril 2023June 2025Allow2610NoNo
18303916HYDROPHILIC POLY(METH)ACRYLATE COPOLYMER FILM FOR BIOLOGICAL TEST STRIPS, PREPARATION METHOD AND APPLICATION THEREOFApril 2023March 2025Abandon2301NoNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for art-unit 1712.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
431
Examiner Affirmed
306
(71.0%)
Examiner Reversed
125
(29.0%)
Reversal Percentile
32.6%
Lower than average

What This Means

With a 29.0% 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
1133
Allowed After Appeal Filing
348
(30.7%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
785
(69.3%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
38.2%
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, 30.7% of applications that filed an appeal were subsequently allowed. This appeal filing benefit rate is below the USPTO average, suggesting that filing an appeal has limited effectiveness in prompting favorable reconsideration.

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.

Art Unit 1712 - Prosecution Statistics Summary

Executive Summary

Art Unit 1712 is part of Group 1710 in Technology Center 1700. This art unit has examined 13,263 patent applications in our dataset, with an overall allowance rate of 60.7%. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 32 months.

Comparative Analysis

Art Unit 1712's allowance rate of 60.7% places it in the 15% percentile among all USPTO art units. This art unit has a significantly lower allowance rate than most art units at the USPTO.

Prosecution Patterns

Applications in Art Unit 1712 receive an average of 2.15 office actions before reaching final disposition (in the 76% percentile). The median prosecution time is 32 months (in the 32% percentile).

Strategic Considerations

When prosecuting applications in this art unit, consider the following:

  • The art unit's allowance rate suggests a more challenging examination environment compared to the USPTO average.
  • With more office actions than average, plan for multiple rounds of prosecution.
  • The median prosecution time is longer than average and should be factored into your continuation and client communication strategies.
  • Review individual examiner statistics within this art unit to identify examiners with particularly favorable or challenging prosecution patterns.

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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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.