USPTO Art Unit 3636 Prosecution Statistics

Art Unit Information

Art Unit: 3636
Group: 3630
Tech Center: 3600
Total Cases: 24,590
Last Active: January 2025

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
19019475BATHROOM STOOLJanuary 2025May 2025Allow410YesNo
19015497CURVED PIPE UMBRELLA WITH STRUCTURE FOR ADJUSTING INCLINATION ANGLE OF UMBRELLA BODYJanuary 2025April 2025Allow310NoNo
18881533UMBRELLA HANDLE INCLUDING PORTABILITY-IMPROVING STRUCTUREJanuary 2025April 2025Allow300NoNo
18986977SEAT SLIDE-LOCK SYSTEMDecember 2024February 2025Allow200NoNo
18959871FOLDING CHAIR WITH DETACHABLE CONTAINERNovember 2024May 2025Allow510YesNo
18959589Greeting Card Assembly with Simulated Background FireworksNovember 2024April 2025Allow510NoNo
18949052MULTI-FUNCTIONAL CURTAIN, CAMPING TARP AND TENTNovember 2024May 2025Allow611NoNo
18941038MULTIPURPOSE RECONFIGURABLE DOORBELL GUARD APPARATUSNovember 2024April 2025Allow510YesNo
18939736FLEX-BACK BANQUET CHAIRNovember 2024December 2024Allow200YesNo
18933562TOP SUPPORTING MECHANISM FOR A TENT FRAMEOctober 2024February 2025Allow410NoNo
18921043FOLDING SWING CHAIR FRAMEOctober 2024December 2024Allow200NoNo
18921268Stair Ascending and Descending Aid Device with Flexible Tension ElementsOctober 2024March 2025Allow510NoNo
18918024MULTI-FUNCTIONAL CHAIR AND EXERCISE KITOctober 2024November 2024Allow100NoNo
18916453CANTILEVER UMBRELLAOctober 2024February 2025Allow410NoNo
18898723Sofa armrest folding mechanism and sofa armrestSeptember 2024January 2025Allow410YesNo
18890837Inflatable SeatSeptember 2024December 2024Allow300NoNo
18828411Beach Sunshade CanopySeptember 2024January 2025Allow510NoNo
18819201SEAT CUSHIONAugust 2024January 2025Allow510NoNo
18712180SEATBELT FASTENING SYSTEM FOR A MOVABLE SEATAugust 2024November 2024Allow600NoNo
18812774SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODULAR SEATING HAVING UNIVERSAL SLOTSAugust 2024October 2024Allow200YesNo
18808087OUTDOOR ROMAN UMBRELLA WITH UMBRELLA OPENING AND CLOSING STRUCTUREAugust 2024December 2024Allow410NoNo
18804864SHOP CHAIRAugust 2024November 2024Allow310YesNo
18798066ARMREST MECHANISM OF FOLDABLE SOFAAugust 2024September 2024Allow200NoNo
18788522PORTABLE FURNITUREJuly 2024September 2024Allow200NoNo
18781371HYBRID COLLAPSIBLE SHELTERJuly 2024June 2025Allow1120NoNo
18771721DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR AUTOMOTIVE SEATS AND AUTOMOTIVE SEAT ARRANGEMENTSJuly 2024January 2025Allow610NoNo
18762104CHILD RESTRAINT BASE AND CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMJuly 2024May 2025Allow1020YesNo
18759238HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM FOR HEADREST AND CHILD SUPPORT DEVICEJune 2024June 2025Allow1210NoNo
18755105COVER FOR FOLD-UP VEHICLE SEATSJune 2024March 2025Allow910NoNo
18752877Articulating ChairJune 2024September 2024Allow300YesNo
18747076Vehicle Seat with Storage CapacityJune 2024September 2024Allow310NoNo
18745451SEATJune 2024March 2025Allow900NoNo
18744572INFLATABLE SEAT CUSHIONJune 2024June 2025Allow1210NoNo
18741800CHILD SAFETY SEATJune 2024January 2025Allow800NoNo
187415773-IN-1 CONNECTOR SYSTEM FOR SHADING STRUCTUREJune 2024October 2024Allow410NoNo
18740924Interaction-Specific Business CardsJune 2024January 2025Allow710NoNo
18739653CHILD RESTRAINTJune 2024March 2025Allow910NoNo
18737235Greeting Card Assembly with Simulated Background FireworksJune 2024August 2024Allow200NoNo
18736169COVER ADAPTABLE TO MOVEABLE VEHICLE SEATSJune 2024April 2025Allow1010NoNo
18735096Quick-up Canopy FrameJune 2024March 2025Abandon1010NoNo
18733965Vehicle-mounted air circulation cushionJune 2024August 2024Allow200NoNo
18734757SET OF MUTUALLY LOCKABLE PANELSJune 2024December 2024Allow700NoNo
18734795CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITH POSTURE FIT MECHANISMJune 2024May 2025Allow1110NoNo
18733067SEAT SYSTEM WITH ADAPTIVELY ADJUSTABLE SEATING SURFACESJune 2024June 2025Allow1210NoNo
18677218SMART CANE FOR A VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALMay 2024September 2024Allow411NoNo
18675205SEAT ASSEMBLIES HAVING FIXED FRAMES AND MOVABLE SEAT CUSHIONS AND MOVABLE SEAT BACKS WITH VERTICAL DAMPERS AND CLAMPS COUPLING THE VERTICAL DAMPERS TO THE FIXED FRAMESMay 2024June 2025Allow1210NoNo
18675458MODE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM AND MODE ADJUSTMENT METHODMay 2024March 2025Allow910NoNo
18673367SEATING APPARATUSMay 2024November 2024Allow510NoNo
18672572ALIGNMENT JIG FOR LEATHER SHEET AND VELCRO STRUCTURE FOR MANUFACTURING VEHICLE SEAT COVERMay 2024October 2024Allow510NoNo
18665897FOLDABLE CHAIR FRAME AND FOLDABLE CHAIRMay 2024September 2024Allow410NoNo
18664511AIR-CONDITIONED VEHICLE SEATMay 2024March 2025Allow1000NoNo
18663333Compactly Packageable Sofa with a Flap Attached Between the Horizontal Seat Cushion and the Seat BackMay 2024June 2025Allow1310NoNo
18662774LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR RECLINERMay 2024June 2025Allow1310NoNo
18657305Seat FrameMay 2024December 2024Allow710NoNo
18656907CHAIR FOR OUTDOORSMay 2024June 2025Allow1310YesNo
18655824Walker Tray for Use with a Walker ApparatusMay 2024November 2024Allow611NoNo
18654894Vehicle SeatMay 2024June 2025Allow1410NoNo
18653117SHOOTING REST CHAIRMay 2024May 2025Allow1210NoNo
18653626POLYVALENT FOLDING CHAIR WITH COUNTERWEIGHTMay 2024October 2024Allow600NoNo
18652128CONVERTIBLE BEACH SEAT AND METHOD OF FORMING A BEACH SEAT IN A BEACHMay 2024June 2024Allow200YesNo
18650787SUPPORT DEVICE AND OUTDOOR APPLIANCEApril 2024July 2024Allow200NoNo
18648026CHILD RESTRAINTApril 2024February 2025Allow1010NoNo
18643450ROTATING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE INTERIOR ITEM, AND ROTATING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE SEATApril 2024November 2024Allow700NoNo
18641814Popup CamperApril 2024January 2025Abandon810NoNo
18642122UMBRELLA DOLLYApril 2024May 2025Abandon1220NoNo
18642115VEHICLE SEATApril 2024November 2024Allow700NoNo
18640127STOWAWAY COMPACT ROCKERApril 2024May 2025Allow1310YesNo
18641289QUICK OPENING AND CLOSING TENTApril 2024May 2025Abandon1320NoNo
18638807COMFORT ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE SEATApril 2024September 2024Allow510YesNo
18639334SEAT SYSTEMApril 2024March 2025Allow1110NoNo
18636907VEHICLE SEAT WITH EMBEDDED INFLATABLE BLADDER SYSTEMApril 2024March 2025Allow1110YesNo
18636328LABELApril 2024November 2024Allow720NoNo
18635777CAR LICENSE PLATE HOLDER WITHOUT DRILLING HOLEApril 2024June 2024Allow200NoNo
18632690COMPONENT FOR VEHICLE INTERIORApril 2024December 2024Allow821NoNo
18630649LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR RECLINERApril 2024June 2025Allow1510YesNo
18630119SEAT FOR VEHICLEApril 2024August 2024Allow411NoNo
18630762VEHICLE SEATApril 2024March 2025Allow1110NoNo
18630279CHILD SAFETY SEATApril 2024February 2025Allow1010NoNo
18625135CHAIR INCLUDING A LEAF SPRING IN CONTACT WITH A LINKAGE TO PROVIDE RESISTANCE TO TILTING OF A BACKREST OF THE CHAIRApril 2024June 2025Allow1410YesNo
18624186POP-UP DISPLAY STRUCTUREApril 2024June 2025Allow1520NoNo
18622944POP-UP SHELTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLESMarch 2024November 2024Allow860YesNo
18620448PHYSICAL STATE SHARABLE SEATMarch 2024April 2025Allow1200NoNo
18616510COMPOSED ELEMENT AND REAR WALL CONSTRUCTION APPLIED HEREWITHMarch 2024February 2025Allow1010NoNo
18616676GOLF CLUB BOOTMarch 2024November 2024Allow710NoNo
18609599SAFETY SEAT AND BASE THEREOFMarch 2024January 2025Allow1010NoNo
18608179INFANT CAR SEAT AND STABILITY LEG AND RELEASE ACTUATORMarch 2024January 2025Allow1010NoNo
18693098PORTABLE AND INFLATABLE MARINE VESSEL CANOPYMarch 2024August 2024Allow510NoNo
18607942ADJUSTABLE BABY BOUNCERMarch 2024November 2024Allow800NoNo
18692537ACTUATORLESS MOVABLE SEAT ARMRESTMarch 2024September 2024Allow610NoNo
18606979TENT COUPLERSMarch 2024November 2024Allow810YesNo
18605668INFLATABLE VEHICLE ACCESSORIESMarch 2024July 2024Allow410NoNo
18601363SEATMarch 2024January 2025Allow1110NoNo
18601118INFANT CAR SEAT AND STABILITY LEG AND RELEASE ACTUATORMarch 2024May 2024Allow200NoNo
18599733LIMITING DEVICE AND CHILD SAFETY SEATMarch 2024September 2024Allow600NoNo
18598947GRAIN BIN CONDITIONING SYSTEM USING HEADSPACE AIRMarch 2024March 2025Allow1210NoNo
18598076LEARNING-TO-SIT CHAIRMarch 2024July 2024Allow510NoNo
18598667IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR RECESSED FLOOR FITTINGMarch 2024September 2024Allow610NoNo
18595715CHILD SEATMarch 2024February 2025Allow1110NoNo
18594902VEHICLE SEATMarch 2024December 2024Allow1010YesNo
18594153Hidden Dishwasher Indicator SignsMarch 2024June 2025Allow1610NoNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for art-unit 3636.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
185
Examiner Affirmed
119
(64.3%)
Examiner Reversed
66
(35.7%)
Reversal Percentile
65.4%
Higher than average

What This Means

With a 35.7% reversal rate, the PTAB reverses the examiner's rejections in a meaningful percentage of cases. This reversal rate is above the USPTO average, indicating that appeals have better success here than typical.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
608
Allowed After Appeal Filing
206
(33.9%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
402
(66.1%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
55.2%
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, 33.9% of applications that filed an appeal were subsequently allowed. This appeal filing benefit rate is above the USPTO average, suggesting that filing an appeal can be an effective strategy for prompting reconsideration.

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 3636 - Prosecution Statistics Summary

Executive Summary

Art Unit 3636 is part of Group 3630 in Technology Center 3600. This art unit has examined 24,590 patent applications in our dataset, with an overall allowance rate of 76.2%. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 22 months.

Comparative Analysis

Art Unit 3636's allowance rate of 76.2% places it in the 44% percentile among all USPTO art units. This art unit has a below-average allowance rate compared to other art units.

Prosecution Patterns

Applications in Art Unit 3636 receive an average of 1.46 office actions before reaching final disposition (in the 21% percentile). The median prosecution time is 22 months (in the 90% percentile).

Strategic Considerations

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

  • The art unit's allowance rate suggests a more challenging 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.