USPTO Art Unit 3675 Prosecution Statistics

Art Unit Information

Art Unit: 3675
Group: 3670
Tech Center: 3600
Total Cases: 12,872
Last Active: January 2025

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
19035665Retail controller systemJanuary 2025May 2025Allow300NoNo
19004364BOLT TENSIONER AND FASTENER ASSEMBLIESDecember 2024February 2025Allow210NoNo
18879475Magnetically Coded LockDecember 2024June 2025Allow600NoNo
18957359Transmission Device for Door Lock of Recreational VehicleNovember 2024May 2025Allow510NoNo
18941041SEAL COMPONENT FOR FLUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMNovember 2024January 2025Allow200YesNo
18912733Lock Cores and KeysOctober 2024April 2025Allow610YesNo
18913427CATALYTIC CONVERTER LOCKING DEVICE AND ASSEMBLYOctober 2024April 2025Allow610YesNo
18888060Automatic Positioning BoltSeptember 2024March 2025Allow610NoNo
18815490ANTI-THEFT APPARATUS FOR RETAIL DISPLAY OF A LAPTOP COMPUTERAugust 2024April 2025Allow811NoNo
18810747LOCKING BOOT FOR VEHICLE WHEELAugust 2024February 2025Allow620YesNo
18800073Method of interfacing nonspecific conduits between thermally insulated gaseous environmentsAugust 2024December 2024Allow410NoNo
18799349Locking Apparatus for Community MailboxAugust 2024January 2025Allow520NoNo
18794969ACTIVE FLUSH REGULATION SYSTEM FOR USE WITH A MECHANICAL SEAL OR A PACKING ASSEMBLYAugust 2024May 2025Allow900NoNo
18782029ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKJuly 2024December 2024Allow510YesNo
18783362DOOR SECURITY DEVICEJuly 2024February 2025Allow710NoNo
18776843DOOR STRIKEJuly 2024December 2024Allow510YesNo
18777125SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SHELTERING IN PLACE WITH ADVANCED RESPONDER NOTIFICATION AND READY ACCESSJuly 2024December 2024Allow510YesNo
18775355DUAL RING STUFFING BOXJuly 2024June 2025Allow1110NoNo
18773237CABLE LOCKJuly 2024March 2025Allow811NoNo
18727253METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HUB SEALJuly 2024May 2025Allow1000NoNo
18762527SLIDING COMPONENTJuly 2024May 2025Allow1110YesNo
18723076FLEXIBLE SEAL WITH RODENT RESISTANT BARRIERJune 2024November 2024Allow500YesNo
18750853SLIDING MEMBERJune 2024April 2025Allow1010NoNo
18746608OVERHEAD LOCKING DEVICEJune 2024April 2025Allow1010NoNo
18718665METHOD FOR PROTECTING A PADLOCK, AND A PADLOCK COVER DEVICEJune 2024December 2024Allow610NoNo
18736797ELECTRO-MECHANICAL LOCK COREJune 2024June 2025Allow1211NoNo
18731453UNIVERSAL MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTATION GLANDJune 2024September 2024Allow420NoNo
18714974ELECTROMECHANICAL LOCKING DEVICEMay 2024June 2025Allow1310YesNo
18714971LOCKING DEVICE FOR A CLOSURE ELEMENTMay 2024April 2025Allow1010YesNo
18675737LOCK MODULE WITH MECHANICAL OVERRIDEMay 2024February 2025Allow910NoNo
18712961SEALED BEARINGMay 2024April 2025Allow1100NoNo
18706912PISTON RING AND BOOSTER PUMPMay 2024December 2024Allow710NoNo
18651409Lug Bolt HelperApril 2024September 2024Allow510NoNo
18649760REMOTE SLIDING DOOR LOCKING SYSTEMApril 2024August 2024Allow300NoNo
18639387MULTI-UNIT ACCESS CONTROL AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMApril 2024September 2024Allow510YesNo
18638302Wheel LockApril 2024August 2024Allow410NoNo
18632813CASEMENT WINDOW LOCK BARApril 2024June 2025Allow1401NoNo
18623057WEAR-RESISTANT AND LOW-FRICTION COATED PISTON RING AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREFORApril 2024October 2024Allow711YesNo
18616508REKEYABLE LOCK CYLINDER WITH ENHANCED TORQUE RESISTANCEMarch 2024March 2025Allow1210NoNo
18615531MERCHANDISE ANTI-THEFT APPARATUS WITH ADJUSTABLE LOCKING ARMSMarch 2024February 2025Allow1010NoNo
18602576CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHODMarch 2024January 2025Allow1010NoNo
18601236SEALING PACKINGMarch 2024March 2025Allow1200YesNo
18596982HINGE-LOCKING SYSTEMMarch 2024January 2025Abandon1110NoNo
18595000SEALING DEVICEMarch 2024May 2025Allow1410NoNo
18593335FLEXIBLE SEAL ASSEMBLYMarch 2024January 2025Allow1110NoNo
18592265Elastomeric Sealing DeviceFebruary 2024January 2025Allow1121NoNo
18590097GALLEY FOR AIRCRAFT COMPRISING A TROLLEY LOCKING SYSTEMFebruary 2024June 2025Allow1600NoNo
18437728POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMFebruary 2024June 2025Allow1600NoNo
18682474SEALING DEVICE WITH DISPLACEABLE ABUTMENTFebruary 2024April 2025Allow1410NoNo
18437352Electrical Cam Lock with Manual OverrideFebruary 2024December 2024Allow1010NoNo
18436442GASKET WITH ELECTRICAL ISOLATING COATINGSFebruary 2024November 2024Allow910NoNo
18435985Carbon Radial SealFebruary 2024March 2025Allow1300YesNo
18434340DUAL SEALING RING CONNECTORSFebruary 2024June 2025Allow1710NoNo
18430278Novel multifunctional door lockFebruary 2024August 2024Allow610NoNo
18430190DEADBOLT ASSEMBLY FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY SECURING CO-MOUNTED DOORS TOGETHER AND ACTUATING AT LEAST ONE DEADBOLTFebruary 2024February 2025Allow1210NoNo
18430100SEALING DEVICEFebruary 2024February 2025Allow1300NoNo
18428876DIGITAL LOCKJanuary 2024December 2024Allow1020NoNo
18294026CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE LOCKING SYSTEMJanuary 2024June 2025Allow1600NoNo
18427070NON-METALLIC ENGINE CASE INLET COMPRESSION SEAL FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINEJanuary 2024December 2024Allow1010NoNo
18422439DEVICE AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED ACCESS TO A LOCKED ENCLOSUREJanuary 2024February 2025Allow1310NoNo
18292278LOCK DEVICE AND MOTOR VEHICLEJanuary 2024September 2024Allow810NoNo
18419518WIPER SEAL FOR A BALL SCREW ACTUATORJanuary 2024March 2025Allow1400NoNo
18417294KEY AND CORE WITH CAM BLOCKINGJanuary 2024July 2024Allow610YesNo
18413406ELECTRIC DOOR STRIKE KEEPERJanuary 2024February 2025Allow1310NoNo
18411681Precision Torque Control Positive Lock NutJanuary 2024June 2025Allow1710NoNo
18578421Carbon Face SealJanuary 2024December 2024Allow1100YesNo
18408880OUTBOARD DRIVE AXLE HUB SEAL WITH VENTINGJanuary 2024December 2024Allow1100YesNo
18407572REKEYABLE LOCK CYLINDERJanuary 2024May 2025Allow1600NoNo
18405993CYCLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH LOCKING MECHANISMJanuary 2024January 2025Allow1210YesNo
18404237ELASTOMER SEAL SPRINGJanuary 2024July 2024Allow700NoNo
18401884MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR DOOR LOCKJanuary 2024June 2025Allow1720YesNo
18398898Door lockDecember 2023July 2024Allow710NoNo
18399131Window Balance AssemblyDecember 2023August 2024Allow800NoNo
18398768Method and Apparatus for Securing Threaded Connections Against Unwanted RotationDecember 2023June 2025Allow1720NoNo
18394318SHAFT SEALING STRUCTUREDecember 2023May 2025Allow1710NoNo
18391800Passive Door Bolt AssemblyDecember 2023March 2025Allow1510NoNo
18392068LOCKING BOOT FOR VEHICLE WHEELDecember 2023December 2024Allow1220NoNo
18392529Trunk-Lid Tie-DownDecember 2023June 2024Allow610YesNo
18389911VEHICULAR EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLYDecember 2023December 2024Allow1210NoNo
18391069VARIABLE BACK-UP RING AND A SEALING STRUCTURE HAVING THE SAMEDecember 2023June 2025Allow1710NoNo
18536669LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH POWER RELEASE AND DUAL STAGE CINCH FUNCTIONDecember 2023January 2025Allow1310NoNo
18567580LOCK WITH MULTIPLE SWITCHABLE OPERATING MODESDecember 2023March 2025Allow1500YesNo
18533198Combination Lock with Override KeyDecember 2023March 2024Allow300NoNo
18530779PROGRAMMABLE CYLINDER LOCK NOT REQUIRING A SPECIFIC CHANGE KEYDecember 2023May 2025Allow1710NoNo
18529299HANDLE RETENTIONDecember 2023October 2024Allow1010NoNo
18566852Piston RingDecember 2023May 2024Allow600NoNo
18528046ELECTRIC LOCK WITH ELECTRIC AND MANUAL UNLOCK MODEDecember 2023May 2025Allow1700NoNo
18526694HANDLE DEVICE FOR VEHICLEDecember 2023May 2025Allow1800NoNo
18524633PRELOAD ASSEMBLY FOR ROLLER BEARINGSNovember 2023October 2024Abandon1111NoNo
18520590lock system, method, and computer program based on gesture detectionNovember 2023May 2025Allow1800NoNo
18520674RADIAL SHAFT SEAL RINGNovember 2023April 2025Allow1710YesNo
18521017DOOR LATCHNovember 2023March 2025Allow1510NoNo
18519926FITTING FOR AN INSTRUMENT LEAD WITH A CONNECTOR FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINENovember 2023January 2025Allow1400NoNo
18563945ADJUSTING ELEMENT, FIRST COMPONENT WITH ADJUSTING ELEMENT, CONNECTION STRUCTURE COMPRISING THE FIRST COMPONENT, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE ADJUSTING ELEMENT AND CONNECTION METHODNovember 2023August 2024Allow910NoNo
18514147ELECTRONIC LOCK CORE REPLACEMENT SYSTEMSNovember 2023April 2025Allow1700NoNo
18512466EXIT DEVICE COORDINATION MECHANISMSNovember 2023September 2024Allow1000NoNo
18561521GASKETNovember 2023January 2025Allow1410NoNo
18509352DOOR LOCK OPENING DEVICENovember 2023May 2024Allow610YesNo
18508711Band SealNovember 2023January 2025Abandon1410NoNo
18507835FLIPPABLE CABLE LOCKNovember 2023July 2024Allow810NoNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for art-unit 3675.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
158
Examiner Affirmed
81
(51.3%)
Examiner Reversed
77
(48.7%)
Reversal Percentile
92.6%
Higher than average

What This Means

With a 48.7% 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
711
Allowed After Appeal Filing
343
(48.2%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
368
(51.8%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
95.1%
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, 48.2% 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 3675 - Prosecution Statistics Summary

Executive Summary

Art Unit 3675 is part of Group 3670 in Technology Center 3600. This art unit has examined 12,872 patent applications in our dataset, with an overall allowance rate of 78.6%. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 30 months.

Comparative Analysis

Art Unit 3675's allowance rate of 78.6% places it in the 53% percentile among all USPTO art units. This art unit has an above-average allowance rate compared to other art units.

Prosecution Patterns

Applications in Art Unit 3675 receive an average of 1.88 office actions before reaching final disposition (in the 55% percentile). The median prosecution time is 30 months (in the 46% 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 more office actions than average, plan for relatively streamlined prosecution.
  • The median prosecution time is longer 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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