USPTO Art Unit 2931 Prosecution Statistics

Art Unit Information

Art Unit: 2931
Group: 2930
Tech Center: 2900
Total Cases: 2,705
Last Active: March 2025

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
29995916PUMP HEADMarch 2025May 2025Allow100NoNo
29995765Toothpaste Tube AdapterMarch 2025May 2025Allow200NoNo
29989509BREAD SLICERFebruary 2025April 2025Allow200NoNo
29987727Kitchen Storage RackJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29987648Chocolate Bar MoldJanuary 2025April 2025Allow200NoNo
29987466Lunch box with handleJanuary 2025April 2025Allow300NoNo
29987502Lunch BoxJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29987201Vegetable and fruit storage containerJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29986908Oil SprayerJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29986747Bottle LidJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29986673Rotating Syrup RackJanuary 2025May 2025Allow410NoNo
29985757SPICE RACKJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29985519Lunch BoxJanuary 2025March 2025Allow100NoNo
29984457Utensil Drawer OrganizerJanuary 2025May 2025Allow400NoNo
29982795Sport BottleJanuary 2025February 2025Allow100NoNo
29982274Slicer for Fruit and VegetableJanuary 2025May 2025Allow410NoNo
29981713Car Vacuum CleanerJanuary 2025May 2025Allow410NoNo
29981149Vegetable CutterDecember 2024April 2025Allow410NoNo
29980993Water bottle lidDecember 2024February 2025Allow200NoNo
29980498Vacuum cleanerDecember 2024April 2025Allow400NoNo
29980405DRESS UP STORAGE FOR KIDSDecember 2024February 2025Allow200NoNo
29979756Bread SlicerDecember 2024January 2025Allow100NoNo
29979675Bread boxDecember 2024April 2025Allow400NoNo
29978468STORAGE RACKDecember 2024March 2025Allow300NoNo
29977785WEIGHTED CUPDecember 2024February 2025Allow200NoNo
29977728Car vacuum cleanerDecember 2024April 2025Allow400NoNo
29977014GRAPE SLICERDecember 2024February 2025Allow200NoNo
29975637CUTLERY TRAYNovember 2024May 2025Allow501NoNo
29975552UTENSIL ORGANIZERNovember 2024February 2025Allow200NoNo
29974885Cutting BoardNovember 2024January 2025Allow100NoNo
29974520SILICONE WATER BOTTLE STRAWNovember 2024March 2025Allow300NoNo
29974582Lunch box lidNovember 2024February 2025Allow300NoNo
29974394Butter Storage BoxNovember 2024February 2025Allow300NoNo
29973872Dust Mite ControllerNovember 2024March 2025Allow400NoNo
29973137LIDNovember 2024February 2025Allow300NoNo
29972829Silverware Drawer OrganizerNovember 2024January 2025Allow200NoNo
29972252CUP LIDNovember 2024May 2025Allow610NoNo
29971831Water BottlecapNovember 2024February 2025Allow300NoNo
29971492CUP LIDNovember 2024April 2025Allow510NoNo
29971465DISPLAY UNITNovember 2024April 2025Allow500NoNo
29971361Vegetable ChopperNovember 2024January 2025Allow200NoNo
29971139Bottle CapNovember 2024March 2025Allow500NoNo
29970978Water Cup RackOctober 2024December 2024Allow200NoNo
29970258VACUUM CLEANEROctober 2024April 2025Allow600NoNo
29970366Atmosphere LampOctober 2024February 2025Allow400NoNo
29969310Storage TrayOctober 2024February 2025Allow400NoNo
29969216Apple SlicerOctober 2024April 2025Allow500NoNo
29969051Turntable Storage RackOctober 2024February 2025Allow400NoNo
29969054Turntable Storage RackOctober 2024April 2025Allow500NoNo
29968740Connection Element for Vacuum Cleaner BagOctober 2024March 2025Allow500NoNo
29968524Snack boxOctober 2024February 2025Allow400NoNo
29968106Fruit BasketOctober 2024December 2024Allow200NoNo
29968160CONTAINEROctober 2024October 2024Allow000NoNo
29967871BREAD BOXOctober 2024December 2024Allow200NoNo
29967872BREAD BOXOctober 2024March 2025Allow520YesNo
29967798SNACK BOXOctober 2024February 2025Allow400NoNo
29967243LUNCH BOXOctober 2024January 2025Allow300NoNo
29967210Water Bottle OrganizerOctober 2024November 2024Allow100NoNo
29967177Grill cleaning brushOctober 2024January 2025Allow300NoNo
29967106Vacuum cleanerOctober 2024April 2025Allow600NoNo
29967099BottleOctober 2024February 2025Allow500NoNo
29966537CONTAINEROctober 2024April 2025Allow610NoNo
29966256Rotatable Cup OrganizerOctober 2024November 2024Allow100NoNo
29965803SmokerSeptember 2024December 2024Allow300NoNo
29965469BALL LIGHTSeptember 2024March 2025Allow610NoNo
29964539COMBINED SET OF TABLE MATS AND STANDSeptember 2024April 2025Allow610NoNo
29964390CLEANING PADSeptember 2024February 2025Allow400NoNo
29963952Lunch BoxSeptember 2024January 2025Allow400NoNo
29963581Floating Pool LightSeptember 2024March 2025Allow500NoNo
29963153Storage ShelfSeptember 2024May 2025Allow810NoNo
29962612Rotatable Cup RackSeptember 2024October 2024Allow100NoNo
29962348LampSeptember 2024April 2025Allow700NoNo
29962214Cup HolderSeptember 2024October 2024Allow100NoNo
29962032Corner ShelfSeptember 2024March 2025Allow700NoNo
29962217CLEANING KIT FOR ELECTRONIC PRODUCTSSeptember 2024February 2025Allow500NoNo
29961781DETACHABLE FLIP-STRAW LIDSeptember 2024October 2024Allow200NoNo
29961757Shoe washing bagSeptember 2024December 2024Allow300NoNo
29961327Spice RackSeptember 2024November 2024Allow200NoNo
35522379Button area of cleaning robotSeptember 2024May 2025Allow800NoNo
29961483Packaging BottleSeptember 2024October 2024Allow100NoNo
29961092VACUUM CLEANERSeptember 2024May 2025Allow810NoNo
29961184ContainerSeptember 2024October 2024Allow200NoNo
29960912Insulated Tumbler OrganizerSeptember 2024October 2024Allow100NoNo
29960870Bed Vacuum CleanerSeptember 2024March 2025Allow700NoNo
29960498Cup HolderAugust 2024February 2025Allow600NoNo
29960404UTENSIL ORGANIZERAugust 2024February 2025Allow600NoNo
35522373Top decorative area of cleaning robotAugust 2024May 2025Allow900NoNo
29960030ChandelierAugust 2024February 2025Allow600NoNo
29960026String LightAugust 2024February 2025Allow600NoNo
35522312SofaAugust 2024May 2025Allow800NoNo
29959389LIP TINT BOTTLEAugust 2024September 2024Allow100NoNo
29958837Collapsible Laundry BasketAugust 2024February 2025Allow600NoNo
29959013Baby bottle drying rackAugust 2024January 2025Allow410NoNo
29958649CUP RACKAugust 2024September 2024Allow100NoNo
29956870COMBINED AIR FRYER GRILL AND FOOD STATIONAugust 2024March 2025Allow710YesNo
35522204Side mop for cleaning robotAugust 2024July 2025Allow1000NoNo
29956212Espresso Tamper HolderAugust 2024September 2024Allow100NoNo
29955784Dispensing BottleAugust 2024October 2024Allow210YesNo
29955637Espresso tamper holderAugust 2024May 2025Allow920NoNo
29954863BAGEL SLICER HOLDERJuly 2024September 2024Allow200NoNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for art-unit 2931.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
1
Examiner Affirmed
0
(0.0%)
Examiner Reversed
1
(100.0%)
Reversal Percentile
100.0%
Higher than average

What This Means

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.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
5
Allowed After Appeal Filing
3
(60.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
2
(40.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
97.8%
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, 60.0% 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.

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 2931 - Prosecution Statistics Summary

Executive Summary

Art Unit 2931 is part of Group 2930 in Technology Center 2900. This art unit has examined 2,705 patent applications in our dataset, with an overall allowance rate of 98.7%. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 22 months.

Comparative Analysis

Art Unit 2931's allowance rate of 98.7% places it in the 98% 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 2931 receive an average of 0.60 office actions before reaching final disposition (in the 5% percentile). The median prosecution time is 22 months (in the 89% 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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