USPTO Art Unit 2972 Prosecution Statistics

Art Unit Information

Art Unit: 2972
Group: 2970
Tech Center: 2900
Total Cases: 196
Last Active: June 2025

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
30009886BATTERY WITH CABLEJune 2025November 2025Allow400NoNo
30008963Camera Mount AdapterJune 2025November 2025Allow500NoNo
30008947RECHARGEABLE BATTERY ASSEMBLYJune 2025November 2025Allow500NoNo
35525552Photographing handleApril 2025March 2026Allow1000NoNo
30000715MicroscopeApril 2025December 2025Allow700NoNo
30000521Trail cameraApril 2025December 2025Allow700NoNo
30000348MicroscopeApril 2025October 2025Allow600NoNo
30000350MicroscopeApril 2025November 2025Allow700NoNo
30000320POWER STRIPApril 2025October 2025Allow600NoNo
30000328CHARGING CONNECTORApril 2025January 2026Allow800NoNo
29999131WIRELESS CHARGERApril 2025December 2025Allow800NoNo
29999156MAGNIFYING GLASS HANDLEApril 2025October 2025Allow600NoNo
29999143MAGNIFYING GLASSApril 2025December 2025Allow800NoNo
29999557Cable organizerApril 2025January 2026Allow900NoNo
29998863CAMERA SUNSHADEApril 2025January 2026Allow900NoNo
29998228CHARGERApril 2025October 2025Allow600NoNo
29997763ProjectorApril 2025July 2025Allow310NoNo
29997541WIRELESS POWER BANKApril 2025December 2025Allow800NoNo
29997613ChargerApril 2025June 2025Allow200NoNo
29997485Combined power bank with mobile phone standApril 2025July 2025Allow400NoNo
29997600Lint RemoverApril 2025November 2025Allow801NoNo
29997377Wireless chargerApril 2025December 2025Allow900NoNo
29997359Eyeglass ArmApril 2025August 2025Allow500NoNo
29996958DIGITAL CAMERAApril 2025November 2025Allow800NoNo
29996964Digital cameraApril 2025November 2025Allow800NoNo
29996968Digital cameraApril 2025November 2025Allow800NoNo
35524834Photo printerMarch 2025February 2026Allow1000NoNo
29995082PillowMarch 2025November 2025Allow800NoNo
29995071PillowMarch 2025November 2025Allow800NoNo
29995058Driving RecorderMarch 2025January 2026Allow1000NoNo
29994906Wireless ChargerMarch 2025July 2025Allow400NoNo
29994337Wireless chargerMarch 2025December 2025Allow900NoNo
29994352WATCH CHARGERMarch 2025December 2025Allow900NoNo
29994344CUSHIONMarch 2025November 2025Allow800NoNo
29993865Video CameraMarch 2025January 2026Allow1000NoNo
29993676CUSHIONMarch 2025November 2025Allow800NoNo
29993589ChargerMarch 2025December 2025Allow1000NoNo
29993491CHARGERMarch 2025December 2025Allow1000NoNo
29992114ProjectorMarch 2025January 2026Allow1100NoNo
29991201Smart Pan-tilt CameraFebruary 2025December 2025Allow1000NoNo
29990919BRUSHFebruary 2025November 2025Allow900NoNo
35524779Plug adapterFebruary 2025February 2026Allow1000NoNo
29989328CHARGER DOORFebruary 2025October 2025Allow800NoNo
29988429INDUCTIVE CHARGING DEVICEFebruary 2025January 2026Allow1200YesNo
29987374Power StripJanuary 2025December 2025Allow1100NoNo
35524039Digital video cameraJanuary 2025February 2026Allow1300YesNo
35524215Base station for security cameraJanuary 2025March 2026Allow1300NoNo
29987129Display and Charging or Discharging Interface for Power SupplyJanuary 2025January 2026Allow1200NoNo
35524340Digital audio playerJanuary 2025March 2026Allow1200NoNo
29986201GLASSESJanuary 2025October 2025Allow900NoNo
35524009Hair brushJanuary 2025January 2026Allow1101NoNo
29984548BIRDWATCHING CAMERAJanuary 2025December 2025Allow1100NoNo
29984941Charging BaseJanuary 2025December 2025Allow1100NoNo
29983158PROJECTORJanuary 2025January 2026Allow1200NoNo
29983200Night vision deviceJanuary 2025October 2025Allow910NoNo
35524823Charging station for cleaning robotsJanuary 2025February 2026Allow1400NoNo
29982997PROJECTORJanuary 2025January 2026Allow1200NoNo
29982998PROJECTORJanuary 2025January 2026Allow1200NoNo
29982212CameraJanuary 2025December 2025Allow1100NoNo
29982286DashcamJanuary 2025June 2025Allow610NoNo
29981749CAMERAJanuary 2025January 2026Allow1200YesNo
29981803CAMERAJanuary 2025December 2025Allow1100NoNo
29981457Digital CameraDecember 2024January 2026Allow1300NoNo
29981411POWER CORDDecember 2024October 2025Allow1000NoNo
29981412POWER CORDDecember 2024October 2025Allow1000NoNo
29981485SMART PLUGDecember 2024December 2025Allow1200NoNo
29981163CameraDecember 2024December 2025Allow1200NoNo
29981045Wireless chargerDecember 2024June 2025Allow510NoNo
29980415USB Charging StationDecember 2024January 2026Allow1200NoNo
29980027ProjectorDecember 2024January 2026Allow1200NoNo
29979772Docking StationDecember 2024December 2025Allow1100NoNo
29979877Power SupplyDecember 2024November 2025Allow1100NoNo
35524645Power plugDecember 2024February 2026Allow1400NoNo
29979668Conversion PlugDecember 2024January 2026Allow1300NoNo
35523575Bracket for television receiverDecember 2024November 2025Allow1100NoNo
35523593Bracket for television receiverDecember 2024November 2025Allow1100NoNo
35523602Stand for Television ReceiverDecember 2024March 2026Allow1500NoNo
35523613Bracket for television receiverDecember 2024November 2025Allow1100NoNo
29978849CAMERADecember 2024December 2025Allow1200NoNo
29978851PORTABLE LIVE STREAMING CAMERADecember 2024January 2026Allow1300NoNo
29977959GAME CONTROLLER CHARGER BASEDecember 2024December 2025Allow1200NoNo
29977932Charging DockDecember 2024December 2025Allow1200NoNo
29977883CameraDecember 2024December 2025Allow1200NoNo
29977824CameraDecember 2024January 2026Allow1300NoNo
35524203Wireless chargerDecember 2024February 2026Allow1400NoNo
29977270Artificial Intelligence Card RecorderDecember 2024January 2026Allow1300NoNo
35523415Wet-wipe packaging coverDecember 2024October 2025Allow1100NoNo
35523310Cardboard boxDecember 2024October 2025Allow1100NoNo
29977079CHARGER FOR GAME CONSOLEDecember 2024December 2025Allow1200NoNo
29976533Charging CableDecember 2024December 2025Allow1300NoNo
29975827WebcamDecember 2024December 2025Allow1300NoNo
35523631Power adapterDecember 2024February 2026Allow1400NoNo
29975885Wireless chargerDecember 2024December 2025Allow1200NoNo
35523784Liquid cooler battery packNovember 2024February 2026Allow1401NoNo
29974491VEHICLE-MOUNTED CAMERA AND MOUNT SETNovember 2024January 2026Allow1400NoNo
29973903TRIPODNovember 2024June 2025Allow610NoNo
29973974Phone Lanyard With A Charging CableNovember 2024December 2025Allow1300NoNo
29973706Power StripNovember 2024December 2025Allow1300NoNo
29973157DETACHABLE POCKET FOR SEMICONDUCTOR TEST SOCKET HOUSINGNovember 2024October 2025Allow1100NoNo
29972572CAMERANovember 2024December 2025Allow1300NoNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for art-unit 2972.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
1
Allowed After Appeal Filing
0
(0.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(100.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
0.5%
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, 0.0% of applications that filed an appeal were subsequently allowed. This appeal filing benefit rate is in the bottom 25% across the USPTO, indicating that filing appeals is less effective here than in most other areas.

Strategic Recommendations

⚠ Filing a Notice of Appeal shows limited benefit. Consider other strategies like interviews or amendments before appealing.

Art Unit 2972 - Prosecution Statistics Summary

Executive Summary

Art Unit 2972 is part of Group 2970 in Technology Center 2900. This art unit has examined 196 patent applications in our dataset, with an overall allowance rate of 99.0%. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 25 months.

Comparative Analysis

Art Unit 2972's allowance rate of 99.0% 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 2972 receive an average of 1.10 office actions before reaching final disposition (in the 7% percentile). The median prosecution time is 25 months (in the 81% 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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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.