USPTO Art Unit 4139 Prosecution Statistics

Art Unit Information

Art Unit: 4139
Group: 4130
Tech Center: 4100
Total Cases: 8
Last Active: April 2023

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
17135457EYELID CLEANING TOOLDecember 2020March 2023Allow2700YesNo
17132938VESSEL SHAPING DEVICES AND METHODSDecember 2020April 2023Allow2800YesNo
17114585FLEXIBLE ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEMDecember 2020May 2023Allow2910NoNo
16952849SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUBMUCOSAL TISSUE SEPARATIONNovember 2020June 2023Allow3110YesNo
17000958CLOSURE ASSEMBLY THAT IS LATERALLY MOVABLE FOR SELECTIVE LOCKINGAugust 2020April 2023Allow3210NoNo
16910311UTERINE MANIPULATORJune 2020April 2023Allow3320NoNo
16689785MEDICAL DEVICE FOR CAPTURING STONE FRAGMENTSNovember 2019March 2023Allow4011YesNo
16275415ARTHROSCOPIC TOOL FOR LABRUM REPAIR PROCEDURE AND A METHOD FOR USE THEREOFFebruary 2019April 2022Allow3850YesNo

Appeals Overview

No appeal data available for this record. This may indicate that no appeals have been filed or decided for applications in this dataset.

Art Unit 4139 - Prosecution Statistics Summary

Executive Summary

Art Unit 4139 is part of Group 4130 in Technology Center 4100. This art unit has examined 8 patent applications in our dataset, with an overall allowance rate of 100.0%. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 32 months.

Comparative Analysis

Art Unit 4139's allowance rate of 100.0% places it in the 100% 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 4139 receive an average of 1.38 office actions before reaching final disposition (in the 13% percentile). The median prosecution time is 32 months (in the 44% 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 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.

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