USPTO Art Unit 2918 Prosecution Statistics

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
30029210LADDER WALL BRACKETOctober 2025December 2025Allow100NoNo
30015149CalculatorJuly 2025August 2025Allow100NoNo
30014326ELECTRONIC DEVICEJuly 2025September 2025Allow200NoNo
30012047WEARABLE ROBOTJuly 2025September 2025Allow200NoNo
30010206MOBILE ROBOTJune 2025August 2025Allow200NoNo
30008257CONNECTION DEVICE FOR COMMUNICATIONJune 2025August 2025Allow200NoNo
30006243Welding torchMay 2025October 2025Allow400NoNo
30002453WEARABLE ROBOTMay 2025June 2025Allow100NoNo
30002410CUTTING TOOLMay 2025September 2025Allow410NoNo
30002340WEARABLE ROBOTMay 2025June 2025Allow100NoNo
29999684Cable clipApril 2025October 2025Allow600NoNo
29999005Pet feederApril 2025May 2025Allow100NoNo
29999773Pet GateApril 2025August 2025Allow400NoNo
29999022Storage CabinetApril 2025September 2025Allow510NoNo
29999715CabinetApril 2025August 2025Allow410NoNo
29999224USB charger standApril 2025November 2025Allow700NoNo
29999687Wireless ChargerApril 2025September 2025Allow500NoNo
29999691Wireless ChargerApril 2025September 2025Allow500NoNo
29999141Leather case with keyboardApril 2025August 2025Allow400NoNo
29999094CORD ORGANIZERApril 2025November 2025Allow700NoNo
29999569Cable organizerApril 2025June 2025Allow200NoNo
29999469Backpack StandApril 2025October 2025Allow600NoNo
29998186Rotating Spice RackApril 2025June 2025Allow200NoNo
29998102Trellis PostApril 2025May 2025Allow100NoNo
29998296HAT RACKApril 2025June 2025Allow300NoNo
29997834Counter Current Swim MachineApril 2025April 2025Allow000NoNo
29997757Laptop Protective CaseApril 2025June 2025Allow200NoNo
29997443FOODSTUFF UTENSILApril 2025August 2025Allow400NoNo
29997440FOODSTUFF UTENSILApril 2025August 2025Allow400NoNo
29997360CalculatorApril 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29997393Sink cabinet with external-mounted doorsApril 2025November 2025Allow700NoNo
29997239Tablet CaseApril 2025June 2025Allow200NoNo
29997185Sink CabinetApril 2025August 2025Allow400NoNo
29997158Toilet CabinetApril 2025November 2025Allow820NoNo
29997073BEVERAGE CARRIERApril 2025July 2025Allow400NoNo
29997066BEVERAGE CARRIERApril 2025July 2025Allow400NoNo
29996960ELECTRIC COUPLERApril 2025August 2025Allow410NoNo
29996836Toilet Storage CabinetApril 2025June 2025Allow300NoNo
29996697Guitar Amp Key HolderApril 2025July 2025Allow300NoNo
29996587Sex toyApril 2025September 2025Allow510NoNo
29996470Sex toyApril 2025July 2025Allow300NoNo
29996477SEX TOY ASSEMBLYApril 2025September 2025Allow610YesNo
29996571Beauty deviceApril 2025July 2025Allow400NoNo
29996101Massage ToolMarch 2025May 2025Allow200NoNo
29996247Debris ContainerMarch 2025August 2025Allow500NoNo
29996350laptop caseMarch 2025June 2025Allow200NoNo
29996067HookMarch 2025June 2025Allow200NoNo
29996070Tablet CaseMarch 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29996016HookMarch 2025June 2025Allow200NoNo
29995655Set of Hinge WrenchesMarch 2025September 2025Allow601NoNo
29995487Neck massagerMarch 2025May 2025Allow200NoNo
29995061AdapterMarch 2025June 2025Allow300NoNo
29994637RV Electrical AdapterMarch 2025September 2025Allow510NoNo
29994701PLAYING SURFACE FOR SPINNING TOP TOYMarch 2025August 2025Allow500NoNo
29994718STORAGE CABINETMarch 2025November 2025Allow810NoNo
29994526Cable TieMarch 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29994521Cable TieMarch 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29994287CHARGING ADAPTERMarch 2025July 2025Allow300NoNo
29994285CHARGING ADAPTERMarch 2025July 2025Allow400NoNo
29994321CheckerboardMarch 2025October 2025Allow700NoNo
29994392WAREHOUSE ROBOTMarch 2025June 2025Allow200NoNo
29994105Cable clipMarch 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29994109Cable clipMarch 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29994107Cable clipMarch 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29994058Torque WrenchMarch 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29993043CARABINERMarch 2025June 2025Allow300NoNo
29992785ELECTRIC COUPLERMarch 2025June 2025Allow401NoNo
29992856RV electrical adapterMarch 2025September 2025Allow610YesNo
29992716Remote for Dog Training CollarMarch 2025November 2025Allow800NoNo
29992468Cable ClampMarch 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29992083Dog trainerMarch 2025November 2025Allow800NoNo
29992082Dog trainerMarch 2025November 2025Allow800NoNo
29992042ROOF WITH INTEGRATED SOLAR PANELMarch 2025October 2025Allow720NoNo
29992027HOOKMarch 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29991785Adjustable Hidden Door HingeMarch 2025March 2025Allow100NoNo
29991789Snowman CupMarch 2025May 2025Allow200NoNo
29991818CABLE HANGERMarch 2025June 2025Allow400NoNo
29991659SMOKE ALARMMarch 2025March 2025Allow100NoNo
29991658SMOKE ALARMMarch 2025March 2025Allow100NoNo
29991632Cable OrganizerMarch 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29991357Dog Barking Control DeviceFebruary 2025November 2025Allow800NoNo
29991327Wall ShelfFebruary 2025July 2025Allow510NoNo
29990978MASSAGERFebruary 2025August 2025Allow510NoNo
29990926Skin Care ToolFebruary 2025July 2025Allow510NoNo
29990830Speed WrenchFebruary 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29990540Magnet HookFebruary 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29990568STEPPING STONEFebruary 2025April 2025Allow210NoNo
29990222MASSAGER HEADFebruary 2025August 2025Allow611NoNo
29990346Low Voltage Wire ConnectorFebruary 2025April 2025Allow200NoNo
29990206GAZEBO CANOPYFebruary 2025April 2025Allow210NoNo
29990082MOBILE DRIVE UNITFebruary 2025March 2025Allow100NoNo
29990138ROBOTIC MATERIAL HANDLING VEHICLEFebruary 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29989921Docking stationFebruary 2025March 2025Allow100NoNo
29989191Regulator Socket ToolFebruary 2025March 2025Allow100NoNo
29989192Socket Wrench ToolFebruary 2025April 2025Allow200NoNo
29988837Coupler PinFebruary 2025April 2025Allow200NoNo
29988950LADDER WALL BRACKETFebruary 2025December 2025Allow1000NoNo
29988786Dog Training Device SetFebruary 2025November 2025Allow900NoNo
29988772BATTERY HOLDERFebruary 2025September 2025Allow810NoNo
29988646CABLE HANGERFebruary 2025June 2025Allow500NoNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for art-unit 2918.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
15
Examiner Affirmed
3
(20.0%)
Examiner Reversed
12
(80.0%)
Reversal Percentile
98.4%
Higher than average

What This Means

With a 80.0% 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
57
Allowed After Appeal Filing
29
(50.9%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
28
(49.1%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
96.9%
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, 50.9% 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.

Art Unit 2918 - Prosecution Statistics Summary

Executive Summary

Art Unit 2918 is part of Group 2910 in Technology Center 2900. This art unit has examined 26,724 patent applications in our dataset, with an overall allowance rate of 98.3%. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 16 months.

Comparative Analysis

Art Unit 2918's allowance rate of 98.3% places it in the 96% percentile among all USPTO art units. This art unit has a significantly higher allowance rate than most art units at the USPTO.

Prosecution Patterns

Applications in Art Unit 2918 receive an average of 0.37 office actions before reaching final disposition (in the 2% percentile). The median prosecution time is 16 months (in the 98% percentile).

Strategic Considerations

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

  • The art unit's allowance rate suggests a more favorable examination environment compared to the USPTO average.
  • With fewer office actions than average, plan for relatively streamlined prosecution.
  • The median prosecution time is shorter 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.

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