USPTO Art Unit 2931 Prosecution Statistics

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
30022581HEADBOARD PILLOWSeptember 2025January 2026Allow400NoNo
30020781CUSHION FOR SUPPORTING A PATIENT'S HEADAugust 2025October 2025Allow200NoNo
30011493SECTIONAL SOFAJuly 2025December 2025Allow600NoNo
30011195COOKING APPLIANCEJuly 2025October 2025Allow300NoNo
30005570LIQUID DISPENSERMay 2025October 2025Allow400NoNo
30004993BOTTLEMay 2025December 2025Allow600NoNo
30003371GUITAR STORAGE CABINETMay 2025October 2025Allow500NoNo
30001861CHAIRApril 2025December 2025Allow700NoNo
30001640Swivel ChairApril 2025December 2025Allow700NoNo
30001635SofaApril 2025December 2025Allow700NoNo
29999647WEDGE PILLOWApril 2025November 2025Allow700NoNo
29998421Seat CushionApril 2025January 2026Allow900NoNo
29998299Cup LidApril 2025June 2025Allow300NoNo
29997937Outdoor TableApril 2025November 2025Allow710NoNo
29998001VACUUM CLEANERApril 2025June 2025Allow200NoNo
29998000VACUUM CLEANERApril 2025June 2025Allow200NoNo
29998002VACUUM CLEANERApril 2025June 2025Allow200NoNo
29997794VACUUM CLEANERApril 2025June 2025Allow200NoNo
29997434ContainerApril 2025July 2025Allow400NoNo
29997245Bottle LidApril 2025July 2025Allow400NoNo
29997338Carpet ShampooerApril 2025October 2025Allow600NoNo
29996805Bed FrameApril 2025October 2025Allow600NoNo
29996170COMBINED STRAW AND SCENT DEVICEMarch 2025July 2025Allow400NoNo
29996165PLANT STANDMarch 2025June 2025Allow200NoNo
29995965Tableware SetMarch 2025June 2025Allow200NoNo
29995916PUMP HEADMarch 2025May 2025Allow100NoNo
29995765Toothpaste Tube AdapterMarch 2025May 2025Allow200NoNo
29995834ChairMarch 2025August 2025Allow500NoNo
29995841ChairMarch 2025August 2025Allow500NoNo
29995855ChairMarch 2025August 2025Allow500NoNo
29995521SEATMarch 2025December 2025Allow900NoNo
29995519SEATMarch 2025December 2025Allow900NoNo
29995470GRILLMarch 2025May 2025Allow201YesNo
29995090Onion Holder for SlicingMarch 2025June 2025Allow300NoNo
29995062UNDER CAR CLEANERMarch 2025October 2025Allow700NoNo
29995064Mechanic's shop stoolMarch 2025June 2025Allow210NoNo
29995031Pouring Shield for MixerMarch 2025September 2025Allow610NoNo
29994870Mixing CupMarch 2025June 2025Allow300NoNo
29994523Leaf BlowerMarch 2025August 2025Allow500NoNo
29994671CABINETMarch 2025December 2025Allow900NoNo
29994676CABINETMarch 2025December 2025Allow900NoNo
29994664DRESSERMarch 2025December 2025Allow900NoNo
29994683DESKMarch 2025December 2025Allow800NoNo
29994690DRESSERMarch 2025December 2025Allow900NoNo
29994369MAGNETIC JARMarch 2025October 2025Allow700NoNo
29994480BREAD SLICERMarch 2025June 2025Allow300NoNo
29994453DRESSERMarch 2025December 2025Allow900NoNo
29994456NIGHTSTANDMarch 2025December 2025Allow900NoNo
29994457CABINETMarch 2025December 2025Allow900NoNo
29994444DRESSERMarch 2025December 2025Allow900NoNo
29994347PACKAGEMarch 2025June 2025Allow200YesNo
35524777Bar stoolMarch 2025February 2026Allow1000NoNo
35524742Bar stoolMarch 2025February 2026Allow1000NoNo
29993667ChairMarch 2025November 2025Allow800NoNo
29993557Egg HolderMarch 2025July 2025Allow400NoNo
29993456Robotic Vacuum CleanerMarch 2025July 2025Allow410NoNo
29993454Robotic Vacuum CleanerMarch 2025July 2025Allow410NoNo
29993570MULTIFUNCTIONAL VACUUM CLEANERMarch 2025July 2025Allow400NoNo
29993521Christmas Light ArchMarch 2025June 2025Allow300NoNo
29993166Sealing CapMarch 2025May 2025Allow200NoNo
29992965Soap Dispenser HolderMarch 2025December 2025Allow1000NoNo
29993118EXERCISE DEVICE WITH FLANGED BUSHINGS FOR SLEEVELESS TUBESMarch 2025May 2025Allow200NoNo
29992948Plug SealMarch 2025August 2025Allow510NoNo
29992760Mug Lid ConnectorMarch 2025July 2025Allow400NoNo
35524549SideboardMarch 2025February 2026Allow1100NoNo
29992696LightMarch 2025August 2025Allow500NoNo
29992471Plant StandMarch 2025August 2025Allow600YesNo
35524525Side tableMarch 2025February 2026Allow1100NoNo
29992394Fruit SlicerMarch 2025September 2025Allow700NoNo
29992454Plant StandMarch 2025August 2025Allow600YesNo
29992344Digital frameMarch 2025November 2025Allow900NoNo
35524449Dining tableMarch 2025February 2026Allow1000NoNo
29991627Handheld Garment SteamerMarch 2025August 2025Allow600NoNo
29991324Storage CabinetFebruary 2025December 2025Allow1000NoNo
29991102CHILD BEDFebruary 2025September 2025Allow610NoNo
29990363Pool lounge chairFebruary 2025January 2026Allow1100NoNo
29989668SOLAR LIGHTFebruary 2025May 2025Allow310NoNo
29989509BREAD SLICERFebruary 2025April 2025Allow200NoNo
29988553VEHICLE SEATFebruary 2025June 2025Allow500NoNo
29988346COMBINED CAP AND CARABINERJanuary 2025September 2025Allow801NoNo
29988167TOWEL BARJanuary 2025November 2025Allow1000NoNo
29987727Kitchen Storage RackJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29987746BOTTLEJanuary 2025April 2025Allow300NoNo
35523998BarbecueJanuary 2025October 2025Allow900NoNo
29987648Chocolate Bar MoldJanuary 2025April 2025Allow200NoNo
29987535Electric Lifting Computer DeskJanuary 2025January 2026Allow1200NoNo
29987502Lunch BoxJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29987466Lunch box with handleJanuary 2025April 2025Allow300NoNo
29987331Food containerJanuary 2025June 2025Allow500NoNo
35524464MirrorJanuary 2025February 2026Allow1100NoNo
29987201Vegetable and fruit storage containerJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29987200SEAT BACKJanuary 2025September 2025Allow810NoNo
29987292Children's Swivel ChairJanuary 2025June 2025Allow500NoNo
29987091Seal PotJanuary 2025May 2025Allow400YesNo
29986908Oil SprayerJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29986747Bottle LidJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29986673Rotating Syrup RackJanuary 2025May 2025Allow410NoNo
29986091Cup And Saucer SetJanuary 2025September 2025Allow710NoNo
29985757SPICE RACKJanuary 2025March 2025Allow200NoNo
29985473Office FurnitureJanuary 2025August 2025Allow700NoNo

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
2
Examiner Affirmed
1
(50.0%)
Examiner Reversed
1
(50.0%)
Reversal Percentile
94.0%
Higher than average

What This Means

With a 50.0% reversal rate, the PTAB reverses the examiner's rejections in a meaningful percentage of cases. 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
7
Allowed After Appeal Filing
5
(71.4%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
2
(28.6%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
99.1%
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, 71.4% 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 1,188 patent applications in our dataset, with an overall allowance rate of 98.5%. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 25 months.

Comparative Analysis

Art Unit 2931's allowance rate of 98.5% 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 2931 receive an average of 0.68 office actions before reaching final disposition (in the 5% percentile). The median prosecution time is 25 months (in the 80% 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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