USPTO Art Unit 2918 Prosecution Statistics

Art Unit Information

Art Unit: 2918
Group: 2910
Tech Center: 2900
Total Cases: 29,334
Last Active: March 2025

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
29997834Counter�Current�Swim MachineApril 2025April 2025Allow000NoNo
29996101Massage ToolMarch 2025May 2025Allow200NoNo
29996070Tablet CaseMarch 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29994526Cable TieMarch 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29994105Cable clipMarch 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29994109Cable clipMarch 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29994107Cable clipMarch 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29994058Torque WrenchMarch 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29992027HOOKMarch 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29991785Adjustable Hidden Door HingeMarch 2025March 2025Allow100NoNo
29991789Snowman CupMarch 2025May 2025Allow200NoNo
29991659SMOKE ALARMMarch 2025March 2025Allow100NoNo
29991658SMOKE ALARMMarch 2025March 2025Allow100NoNo
29991632Cable OrganizerMarch 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29990830Speed WrenchFebruary 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29990540Magnet HookFebruary 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29990568STEPPING STONEFebruary 2025April 2025Allow210NoNo
29990346Low Voltage Wire ConnectorFebruary 2025April 2025Allow200NoNo
29989921Docking stationFebruary 2025March 2025Allow100NoNo
29989191Regulator Socket ToolFebruary 2025March 2025Allow100NoNo
29989192Socket Wrench ToolFebruary 2025April 2025Allow200NoNo
29988837Coupler PinFebruary 2025April 2025Allow200NoNo
29987657SEX TOYJanuary 2025April 2025Allow310NoNo
29987160Speaker BoxJanuary 2025April 2025Allow200NoNo
29987104Autonomous Cart BodyJanuary 2025March 2025Allow100NoNo
29986507Leg MassagerJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29986644Pet BrushJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29986127PET WATER FOUNTAINJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29986215Pet Washer and DryerJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29985758TURNTABLEJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29986390WALL HOOKJanuary 2025March 2025Allow201NoNo
29985987Hook MagnetJanuary 2025April 2025Allow200NoNo
29986639Cord organizerJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29985379FeederJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29985718Wrench ExtensionJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29984659Foot MassagerJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29984716STORAGE SHEDJanuary 2025May 2025Allow400NoNo
29984916WALL CLEATJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29984988Storage TrayJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29984710Garden Hose ReelJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29984172Ipad CaseJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29983529Chevron Tool JawJanuary 2025April 2025Allow310YesNo
29983194Cable OrganizerJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29983267Triangle Curb Box WrenchJanuary 2025April 2025Allow310NoNo
29982883Water Cleaning RobotJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29982873WrenchJanuary 2025February 2025Allow100NoNo
29982549SPIN SCRUBBER ORGANIZER RACKJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29982229Plastic LidJanuary 2025March 2025Allow300NoNo
29981896Foam RollerJanuary 2025February 2025Allow200YesNo
29981353Hose HolderDecember 2024April 2025Allow410NoNo
29981363Oil MidpanDecember 2024March 2025Allow210NoNo
29980875Torque wrenchDecember 2024April 2025Allow301NoNo
29980886Torque wrenchDecember 2024April 2025Allow301NoNo
29980555Case for Portable Electronic DeviceDecember 2024March 2025Allow210YesNo
29980523Retractable safety gateDecember 2024April 2025Allow410NoNo
29980381Sensory Mat SetDecember 2024April 2025Allow410NoNo
29980418REMOTE CONTROL FOR ELECTRONIC TRAINING COLLAR DEVICEDecember 2024January 2025Allow100NoNo
29980423REMOTE CONTROL FOR ELECTRONIC TRAINING COLLAR DEVICEDecember 2024February 2025Allow100NoNo
29980046MASSAGE HEADDecember 2024February 2025Allow200NoNo
29980047MASSAGE APPARATUSDecember 2024April 2025Allow400NoNo
29979819DIY ASSEMBLY ROBOTDecember 2024January 2025Allow100NoNo
29979251EYE MASSAGERDecember 2024February 2025Allow200NoNo
29979258Pet scratching boardDecember 2024February 2025Allow200NoNo
29979179RECHARGEABLE BATTERY ASSEMBLYDecember 2024February 2025Allow210NoNo
29979187RECHARGEABLE BATTERY ASSEMBLYDecember 2024February 2025Allow210NoNo
29979186RECHARGEABLE BATTERY ASSEMBLYDecember 2024February 2025Allow210NoNo
29978802Chicken Processing RackDecember 2024May 2025Allow500NoNo
29978952Mobile Automation ApparatusDecember 2024January 2025Allow200NoNo
29978626WEARABLE ROBOTDecember 2024February 2025Allow200NoNo
29978646WEARABLE ROBOTDecember 2024February 2025Allow200NoNo
29978631WEARABLE ROBOTDecember 2024February 2025Allow200NoNo
29978613WEARABLE ROBOTDecember 2024February 2025Allow200NoNo
29978659WEARABLE ROBOTDecember 2024February 2025Allow200NoNo
29978580TURNTABLEDecember 2024March 2025Allow300NoNo
29978264VACUUM MACHINEDecember 2024April 2025Allow400NoNo
29978326PAINTING ROBOTDecember 2024February 2025Allow200NoNo
29977941MULTIFUNCTIONAL TRAVEL PET WATER BOTTLE WITH A DETACHABLE BOWLDecember 2024March 2025Allow410NoNo
29977741Track Saw Rail GuideDecember 2024February 2025Allow200NoNo
29977189CUTTING TOOLDecember 2024March 2025Allow400NoNo
29977143Pet Water DispenserDecember 2024January 2025Allow100NoNo
29977090Autonomous Cart BodyDecember 2024March 2025Allow300NoNo
29977093Autonomous Cart BodyDecember 2024March 2025Allow300NoNo
29976785Adjustable support hingeDecember 2024March 2025Allow400NoNo
29975959FenceDecember 2024April 2025Allow500NoNo
29975664FOOT MASSAGERNovember 2024March 2025Allow300NoNo
29975471Grooming device for animalsNovember 2024January 2025Allow100NoNo
29975484Drill BitNovember 2024March 2025Allow400NoNo
29974936MASSAGE EQUIPMENTNovember 2024February 2025Allow310NoNo
29975055Magnet HookNovember 2024January 2025Allow100NoNo
29974752HOOKNovember 2024January 2025Allow100NoNo
29974215Garden Hose SupportNovember 2024January 2025Allow200NoNo
29974222Toilet Brush and Holder SetNovember 2024March 2025Allow400NoNo
29973833PIN SPANNER WRENCHNovember 2024January 2025Allow200NoNo
29973843INLET FILTER WRENCHNovember 2024January 2025Allow200NoNo
29973579Pet DoorNovember 2024January 2025Allow200NoNo
29973720Hot Tub HandrailNovember 2024February 2025Allow200NoNo
29973462HookNovember 2024January 2025Allow200NoNo
29973289HINGE HOLE LOCATORNovember 2024March 2025Allow410NoNo
29973075Mini-Meat GrinderNovember 2024May 2025Allow600NoNo
29973064HingeNovember 2024March 2025Allow400NoNo

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
98.2%
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
58
Allowed After Appeal Filing
30
(51.7%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
28
(48.3%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
96.5%
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, 51.7% 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 29,334 patent applications in our dataset, with an overall allowance rate of 98.2%. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 15 months.

Comparative Analysis

Art Unit 2918's allowance rate of 98.2% places it in the 97% 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 15 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.

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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