USPTO Art Unit 4178 Prosecution Statistics

Art Unit Information

Art Unit: 4178
Group: 4170
Tech Center: 4100
Total Cases: 4
Last Active: January 2023

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
13636311SHAFT SEAL DEVICESeptember 2012September 2013Allow1200NoNo
13467238INJECTOR HAVING MULTIPLE IMPINGEMENT LENGTHSMay 2012October 2014Abandon2900NoNo
12455539Rapidly heated mascara eyelash curler and method for rapid heating of mascara eyelash curlerJune 2009March 2013Abandon4521NoNo
10862993PRINTING QUALITY ENHANCEMENT VIA GRAPHIC/TEXT DETECTION METHOD IN COMPRESSION (JPEG) IMAGEJune 2004December 2007Allow4200NoNo

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 4178 - Prosecution Statistics Summary

Executive Summary

Art Unit 4178 is part of Group 4170 in Technology Center 4100. This art unit has examined 4 patent applications in our dataset, with an overall allowance rate of 50.0%. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 42 months.

Comparative Analysis

Art Unit 4178's allowance rate of 50.0% places it in the 8% percentile among all USPTO art units. This art unit has a significantly lower allowance rate than most art units at the USPTO.

Prosecution Patterns

Applications in Art Unit 4178 receive an average of 0.50 office actions before reaching final disposition (in the 3% percentile). The median prosecution time is 42 months (in the 9% 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 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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