DETAILED ACTION
Notice of Pre-AIA or AIA Status
The present application, filed on or after March 16, 2013, is being examined under the first inventor to file provisions of the AIA .
Information Disclosure Statement
The information disclosure statements (IDS) submitted on 11 March 2026 and 3 June 2026 are in compliance with the provisions of 37 CFR 1.97. Accordingly, the information disclosure statements are being considered by the examiner.
Response to Arguments
Applicant’s arguments with respect to claims 1, 14, 21 and 26 have been considered and are persuasive with respect to Leabman (US 2020/0006988). However, the newly added limitation require further searching and a new ground of rejection is stated below.
Claim Rejections - 35 USC § 103
The following is a quotation of 35 U.S.C. 103 which forms the basis for all obviousness rejections set forth in this Office action:
A patent for a claimed invention may not be obtained, notwithstanding that the claimed invention is not identically disclosed as set forth in section 102, if the differences between the claimed invention and the prior art are such that the claimed invention as a whole would have been obvious before the effective filing date of the claimed invention to a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the claimed invention pertains. Patentability shall not be negated by the manner in which the invention was made.
The factual inquiries for establishing a background for determining obviousness under 35 U.S.C. 103 are summarized as follows:
1. Determining the scope and contents of the prior art.
2. Ascertaining the differences between the prior art and the claims at issue.
3. Resolving the level of ordinary skill in the pertinent art.
4. Considering objective evidence present in the application indicating obviousness or nonobviousness.
Claims 1-2, 6-14, 16-22, 24-26 and 28-30 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 103 as being unpatentable over US 2020/0006988 by Leabman in view of US 2014/0292090 by Cordeiro et al. (Cordeiro hereinafter).
Regarding claim 1, Leabman discloses an apparatus for wireless communication at an energy transmitting UE [see at least Figure 1, (102a)], comprising: at least one processor; at least one memory coupled with the at least one processor; and instructions stored in the at least one memory and executable by the at least one processor [see at least Figure 1, (104) and (106); paragraph 0046] to cause the apparatus to: determine that the energy transmitting UE is to perform a plurality of transmissions [see at least Figure 19B], each transmission of the plurality of transmissions comprising a data transmission, an energy transmission to charge an energy receiving device in response to a request from the energy receiving device, or both [see at least Figure 19B, (1952)-(1970)]; select, based at least in part on an energy threshold and one or more parameters for prioritizing [see at least paragraphs 0284-0285], one or more transmissions of the plurality of transmissions to perform [see at least Figure 19B]; and transmit the data transmission, the energy transmission to charge the energy receiving device, or both corresponding to the selection [see at least Figure 19B, (1952)-(1970)].
Leabman fails to disclose based at least in part of one or more parameters for prioritizing between data transmissions and energy transmissions. However, Cordeiro discloses a wireless power transfer system [see at least Abstract] wherein a wireless power/data device [see at least Figure 4, (400)] can prioritize data communication over wireless power transmission [see at least paragraph 0047, “the network control device 408,458 in either of the first or second data transmission/reception devices 400,450 may place in priority data communications between the cooperating devices over wireless power…”].
It would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art before the effective filing date of the Applicant's invention to modify the wireless power system of Leabman to include the ability to prioritize data communication or wireless power transmission, as disclosed by Cordeiro, to coordinate data communication and wireless power transmission demands and avoid interference. Thus, providing a more stable and reliable wireless power system.
Regarding claim 2, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the apparatus of claim 1.
Leabman discloses wherein the instructions to select the one or more transmissions are executable by the at least one processor to cause the apparatus to: receive the request from the energy receiving device [see at least Figure 19B, (1952)], the request indicating the one or more parameters of the energy receiving device [see at least Figure 19B, (1956); paragraph 0577]; determine a priority level of the request based at least in part on the one or more parameters of the energy receiving device [see at least Figure 19B, (1958)]; and select the energy transmission to charge the energy receiving device based at least in part on the priority level of the request satisfying a priority level threshold [see at least Figure 19B, (1964)].
Regarding claim 6, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the apparatus of claim 1.
Leabman discloses wherein the instructions to select the one or more transmissions are executable by the at least one processor to cause the apparatus to: receive an indication of a first priority of data at the energy receiving device [see at least Figure 19B, (1956)]; and select the one or more transmissions based at least in part on comparing the first priority of the data at the energy receiving device and a second priority of the data transmission [see at least Figure 19B, (1958); paragraphs 0496-0497], wherein the selecting comprises: select the energy transmission to charge the energy receiving device based at least in part on the first priority being greater than the second priority in accordance with the comparing; or select the data transmission based at least in part on the second priority being greater than the first priority in accordance with the comparing [see at least paragraph 0577].
Regarding claim 7, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the apparatus of claim 1.
Cordeiro discloses wherein the instructions to select the one or more transmissions are executable by the at least one processor to cause the apparatus to: receive control signaling indicating for the energy transmitting UE to prioritize the data transmission [see at least paragraph 0047, “a control signal to suspend wireless power transmission during the duration of a data communication transmission…”], wherein the control signaling comprises the one or more parameters [see at least paragraph 0040, “depending upon, for example, a balancing of wireless power transmission and data traffic communication needs…”; these are the examples of priorities]; and select the data transmission to perform based at least in part on the control signaling [see at least paragraph 0047, “a control signal to suspend wireless power transmission during the duration of a data communication transmission…”].
Regarding claim 8, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the apparatus of claim 1.
Leabman discloses wherein the instructions to select the one or more transmissions are executable by the at least one processor to cause the apparatus to: receive control signaling indicating for the energy transmitting UE to prioritize the data transmission, the energy transmission to charge the energy receiving device, or both [see at least Figure 19B, (1956)-(1958)], according to a prioritization schedule in a time-domain, wherein the one or more parameters comprise the prioritization schedule in the time-domain [see at least paragraph 0268; paragraph 0439; paragraph 0565]; and select, at an instance in the time-domain, the one or more transmissions of the plurality of transmissions to perform based at least in part on the prioritization schedule [see at least Figure 19B, (1958)].
Regarding claim 9, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the apparatus of claim 1.
Leabman discloses wherein the instructions are further executable by the at least one processor to cause the apparatus to: receive, from a network entity, control signaling indicating the one or more parameters, the energy threshold, or both [see at least Figure 19B, (1956); paragraph 0230].
Regarding claim 10, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the apparatus of claim 1.
Leabman discloses wherein the instructions are further executable by the at least one processor to cause the apparatus to: determine that transmitting the data transmission or the energy transmission to charge the energy receiving device corresponds to a first energy value less than the energy threshold [see at least Figure 19B, (1960)]; and transmit additional energy transmissions to charge an additional energy receiving device based at least in part on the first energy value being less than the energy threshold, the additional energy transmissions corresponding to a second energy value comprising a difference between the first energy value and the energy threshold [see at least Figure 19B; there are multiple receivers that are charged/powered in a priority order].
Regarding claim 11, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the apparatus of claim 1.
Leabman discloses wherein the one or more parameters comprise a quality of service value of data associated with the energy receiving device, priority of data associated with the energy receiving device, a remaining packet delay budget of data associated with the energy receiving device, a current quality of service associated with charging the energy receiving device, a current transmit data rate condition associated with the energy receiving device, a current receive data rate condition associated with the energy receiving device, a UE class, an energy state of the energy receiving device, a current charging rate associated with the energy receiving device, a current discharging rate associated with the energy receiving device, a time of arrival of the request, or any combination thereof [see at least paragraphs 0284-0285].
Regarding claim 12, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the apparatus of claim 11.
Leabman discloses wherein the UE class indicates a minimum or default charging rate of the energy receiving device, a minimum or default discharge rate of the energy receiving device, a transmit data rate of the energy receiving device, a receive data rate of the energy receiving device, a quality of service condition associated with charging the energy receiving device, a charging technique of the energy receiving device, a harvesting architecture of the energy receiving device, a capability to harvest radio frequency energy from one or more of frequency bands, a capability to harvest from different type of energy harvesting technologies, an application monitored by the energy receiving device, or any combination thereof [see at least paragraphs 0284-0285].
Regarding claim 13, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the apparatus of claim 1.
Leabman discloses wherein the energy transmission comprises a repetition of the data transmission [see at least Figure 19B; the method is repeated].
Regarding claim 14, Leabman discloses an apparatus for wireless communication at a network entity [see at least Figure 1, (100), (116) and (118)], comprising: at least one processor [see at least Figure 1, (104)]; at least one memory coupled with the at least one processor [see at least Figure 1, (106)]; and instructions stored in the at least one memory and executable by the at least one processor [see at least paragraph 0046] to cause the apparatus to: determine that an energy transmitting user equipment (UE) [see at least Figure 1, (102a)] is to perform a plurality of transmissions, each transmission of the plurality of transmissions comprising a data transmission, an energy transmission to charge an energy receiving device in response to a request from the energy receiving device, or both [see at least Figure 19B, (1952)-(1970)]; and transmit, to the energy transmitting UE and based at least in part on an energy threshold of the energy transmitting UE [see at least paragraphs 0284-0285], one or more parameters for prioritizing at the energy transmitting UE [see at least Figure 19B, (1956)-(1958)].
Leabman fails to disclose based at least in part of one or more parameters for prioritizing between data transmissions and energy transmissions. However, Cordeiro discloses a wireless power transfer system [see at least Abstract] wherein a wireless power/data device [see at least Figure 4, (400)] can prioritize data communication over wireless power transmission [see at least paragraph 0047, “the network control device 408,458 in either of the first or second data transmission/reception devices 400,450 may place in priority data communications between the cooperating devices over wireless power…”].
It would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art before the effective filing date of the Applicant's invention to modify the wireless power system of Leabman to include the ability to prioritize data communication or wireless power transmission, as disclosed by Cordeiro, to coordinate data communication and wireless power transmission demands and avoid interference. Thus, providing a more stable and reliable wireless power system.
Regarding claim 16, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the apparatus of claim 14.
Cordeiro discloses wherein the instructions are further executable by the at least one processor to cause the apparatus to: transmit control signaling indicating for the energy transmitting UE to prioritize the data transmission[see at least paragraph 0047, “a control signal to suspend wireless power transmission during the duration of a data communication transmission…”], wherein the control signaling comprises the one or more parameters [see at least paragraph 0040, “depending upon, for example, a balancing of wireless power transmission and data traffic communication needs…”; these are the examples of priorities].
Regarding claim 17, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the apparatus of claim 14.
Leabman discloses wherein the instructions are further executable by the at least one processor to cause the apparatus to: transmit control signaling indicating for the energy transmitting UE to prioritize the data transmission, the energy transmission to charge the energy receiving device, or both [see at least Figure 19B, (1956)-(1958)], according to a prioritization schedule in a time-domain, wherein the one or more parameters comprise the prioritization schedule in the time-domain [see at least paragraph 0268; paragraph 0439; paragraph 0565].
Regarding claim 18, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the apparatus of claim 14.
Leabman discloses wherein the instructions are further executable by the at least one processor to cause the apparatus to: transmit, to the energy transmitting UE, control signaling indicating the one or more parameters, the energy threshold, or both [see at least Figure 19B, (1956); paragraph 0230].
Regarding claim 19, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the apparatus of claim 14.
Leabman discloses wherein the one or more parameters comprise a quality of service value of data associated with the energy receiving device, priority of data associated with the energy receiving device, a remaining packet delay budget of data associated with the energy receiving device, a current quality of service associated with charging the energy receiving device, a current transmit data rate condition associated with the energy receiving device, a current receive data rate condition associated with the energy receiving device, a UE class, an energy state of the energy receiving device, a current charging rate associated with the energy receiving device, a current discharging rate associated with the energy receiving device, a time of arrival of the request, or any combination thereof [see at least paragraphs 0284-0285].
Regarding claim 20, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the apparatus of claim 19.
Leabman discloses wherein the UE class indicates a minimum or default charging rate of the energy receiving device, a minimum or default discharge rate of the energy receiving device, a transmit data rate of the energy receiving device, a receive data rate of the energy receiving device, a quality of service condition associated with charging the energy receiving device, a charging technique of the energy receiving device, a harvesting architecture of the energy receiving device, a capability to harvest radio frequency energy from one or more of frequency bands, a capability to harvest from different type of energy harvesting technologies, an application monitored by the energy receiving device, or any combination thereof [see at least paragraphs 0284-0285].
Regarding claim 21, Leabman discloses a method for wireless communication at an energy transmitting UE [see at least Figure 1, (102a)], comprising: determining that the energy transmitting UE is to perform a plurality of transmissions, each transmission of the plurality of transmissions comprising a data transmission, an energy transmission to charge an energy receiving device in response to a request from the energy receiving device, or both [see at least Figure 19B, (1952)-(1970)]; selecting, based at least in part on an energy threshold and one or more parameters for prioritizing [see at least paragraphs 0284-0285], one or more transmissions of the plurality of transmissions to perform; and transmitting the data transmission, the energy transmission to charge the energy receiving device, or both corresponding to the selection [see at least Figure 19B, (1956)-(1958)].
Leabman fails to disclose based at least in part of one or more parameters for prioritizing between data transmissions and energy transmissions. However, Cordeiro discloses a wireless power transfer system [see at least Abstract] wherein a wireless power/data device [see at least Figure 4, (400)] can prioritize data communication over wireless power transmission [see at least paragraph 0047, “the network control device 408,458 in either of the first or second data transmission/reception devices 400,450 may place in priority data communications between the cooperating devices over wireless power…”].
It would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art before the effective filing date of the Applicant's invention to modify the wireless power system of Leabman to include the ability to prioritize data communication or wireless power transmission, as disclosed by Cordeiro, to coordinate data communication and wireless power transmission demands and avoid interference. Thus, providing a more stable and reliable wireless power system.
Regarding claim 22, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the method of claim 21.
Leabman discloses wherein selecting the one or more transmissions comprises: receiving the request from the energy receiving device, the request indicating the one or more parameters of the energy receiving device [see at least Figure 19B, (1952)-(1956)]; determining a priority level of the request based at least in part on the one or more parameters of the energy receiving device [see at least Figure 19B, (1958)]; and selecting the energy transmission to charge the energy receiving device based at least in part on the priority level of the request satisfying a priority level threshold [see at least Figure 19B, (1960)-(1970)].
Regarding claim 24, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the method of claim 21.
Leabman discloses wherein selecting the one or more transmissions comprises: receiving an indication of a first priority of data at the energy receiving device [see at least Figure 19B, (1958)]; and selecting the one or more transmissions based at least in part on comparing the first priority of the data at the energy receiving device and a second priority of the data transmission [see at least Figure 19B, (1956)-(1958); paragraphs 0284-0285], wherein the selecting comprises: selecting the energy transmission to charge the energy receiving device based at least in part on the first priority being greater than the second priority in accordance with the comparing [see at least Figure 19B, (1960)-(1970)].
Cordeiro discloses or selecting the data transmission based at least in part on the second priority being greater than the first priority in accordance with the comparing [see at least paragraph 0047].
Regarding claim 25, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the method of claim 21.
Cordeiro discloses wherein selecting the one or more transmissions comprises: receiving control signaling indicating for the energy transmitting UE to prioritize the data transmission [see at least paragraph 0047, “a control signal to suspend wireless power transmission during the duration of a data communication transmission…”], wherein the control signaling comprises the one or more parameters [see at least paragraph 0040, “depending upon, for example, a balancing of wireless power transmission and data traffic communication needs…”; these are the examples of priorities]; and selecting the data transmission to perform based at least in part on the control signaling [see at least paragraph 0047, “a control signal to suspend wireless power transmission during the duration of a data communication transmission…”].
Regarding claim 26, Leabman disclose a method for wireless communication at a network entity [see at least Figure 1, (100), (116) and (118)], comprising: determining that an energy transmitting user equipment (UE) [see at least Figure 1, (102a)] is to perform a plurality of transmissions, each transmission of the plurality of transmissions comprising a data transmission, an energy transmission to charge an energy receiving device in response to a request from the energy receiving device, or both [see at least Figure 19B, (1952)-(1970)]; and transmitting, to the energy transmitting UE and based at least in part on an energy threshold of the energy transmitting UE [see at least paragraphs 0284-0285], one or more parameters for prioritizing at the energy transmitting UE [see at least Figure 19B, (1956)-(1958)].
Leabman fails to disclose based at least in part of one or more parameters for prioritizing between data transmissions and energy transmissions. However, Cordeiro discloses a wireless power transfer system [see at least Abstract] wherein a wireless power/data device [see at least Figure 4, (400)] can prioritize data communication over wireless power transmission [see at least paragraph 0047, “the network control device 408,458 in either of the first or second data transmission/reception devices 400,450 may place in priority data communications between the cooperating devices over wireless power…”].
It would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art before the effective filing date of the Applicant's invention to modify the wireless power system of Leabman to include the ability to prioritize data communication or wireless power transmission, as disclosed by Cordeiro, to coordinate data communication and wireless power transmission demands and avoid interference. Thus, providing a more stable and reliable wireless power system.
Regarding claim 28, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the method of claim 26.
Leabman in view of Cordeiro fails to teach further comprising: transmitting control signaling indicating for the energy transmitting UE to prioritize the data transmission [see at least paragraph 0047, “a control signal to suspend wireless power transmission during the duration of a data communication transmission…”], wherein the control signaling comprises the one or more parameters [see at least paragraph 0040, “depending upon, for example, a balancing of wireless power transmission and data traffic communication needs…”; these are the examples of priorities].
Regarding claim 29, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the method of claim 26.
Leabman discloses further comprising: transmitting control signaling indicating for the energy transmitting UE to prioritize the data transmission, the energy transmission to charge the energy receiving device, or both [see at least Figure 19B, (1956)-(1958)], according to a prioritization schedule in a time-domain, wherein the one or more parameters comprise the prioritization schedule in the time- domain [see at least paragraph 0268; paragraph 0439; paragraph 0565].
Regarding claim 30, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the method of claim 26.
Leabman discloses further comprising: transmitting, to the energy transmitting UE, control signaling indicating the one or more parameters, the energy threshold, or both [see at least Figure 19B, (1956); paragraph 0230].
Claims 3-5, 15, 23 and 27 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 103 as being unpatentable over US 2020/0006988 by Leabman in view of US 2014/0292090 by Cordeiro et al. (Cordeiro hereinafter) in further view of US 2015/0333536 by Ganem et al. (Ganem hereinafter).
Regarding claim 3, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the apparatus of claim 1.
Leabman in view of Cordeiro fails to explicitly teach wherein the instructions are further executable by the at least one processor to cause the apparatus to: receive control signaling indicating for the energy transmitting UE to prioritize the plurality of transmissions according to a first time of arrival of the request, wherein the one or more parameters comprise the time of arrival of the request. However, Ganem discloses a wireless energy distribution system [see at least Abstract] which can place a priority on First-Come-First-Serve power transfer to devices [see at least paragraph 0078].
It would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art before the effective filing date of the Applicant's invention to modify the wireless power system of Leabman in view of Cordeiro to prioritize receivers based on time of arrival of a request, as disclosed by Ganem, in order to transmit to receivers that have first requested transmission. Thus, allowing for first requested receivers to be serviced before later requested receivers and prioritizing earlier customers.
Regarding claim 4, Leabman in view of Cordeiro in further view of Ganem teaches the apparatus of claim 3.
Ganem discloses wherein the instructions to select the one or more transmissions are executable by the at least one processor to cause the apparatus to: select the energy transmission to charge the energy receiving device based at least in part on the time of arrival of the request being before another time of arrival of a second request from a second energy receiving device [see at least paragraph 0078].
Regarding claim 5, Leabman in view of Cordeiro in further view of Ganem teaches the apparatus of claim 3.
Ganem discloses wherein the instructions to select the one or more transmissions are executable by the at least one processor to cause the apparatus to: select the energy transmission to charge the energy receiving device, the data transmission, or both based at least in part on the time of arrival of the request satisfying a threshold time of arrival; or select the data transmission based at least in part on the time of arrival of the request failing to satisfy a threshold time of arrival [see at least paragraph 0078].
Regarding claim 15, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the apparatus of claim 14.
Leabman in view of Cordeiro fails to explicitly teach wherein the instructions are further executable by the at least one processor to cause the apparatus to: transmit control signaling indicating for the energy transmitting UE to prioritize the plurality of transmissions according to a first time of arrival of the request, wherein the one or more parameters comprise the time of arrival of the request. However, Ganem discloses a wireless energy distribution system [see at least Abstract] which can place a priority on First-Come-First-Serve power transfer to devices [see at least paragraph 0078].
It would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art before the effective filing date of the Applicant's invention to modify the wireless power system of Leabman in view of Cordeiro to prioritize receivers based on time of arrival of a request, as disclosed by Ganem, in order to transmit to receivers that have first requested transmission. Thus, allowing for first requested receivers to be serviced before later requested receivers and prioritizing earlier customers.
Regarding claim 23, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the method of claim 21.
Leabman in view of Cordeiro fails to explicitly teach further comprising: receiving control signaling indicating for the energy transmitting UE to prioritize the plurality of transmissions according to a first time of arrival of the request, wherein the one or more parameters comprise the time of arrival of the request. However, Ganem discloses a wireless energy distribution system [see at least Abstract] which can place a priority on First-Come-First-Serve power transfer to devices [see at least paragraph 0078].
It would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art before the effective filing date of the Applicant's invention to modify the wireless power system of Leabman in view of Cordeiro to prioritize receivers based on time of arrival of a request, as disclosed by Ganem, in order to transmit to receivers that have first requested transmission. Thus, allowing for first requested receivers to be serviced before later requested receivers and prioritizing earlier customers.
Regarding claim 27, Leabman in view of Cordeiro teaches the method of claim 26.
Leabman in view of Cordeiro fails to explicitly teach further comprising: transmitting control signaling indicating for the energy transmitting UE to prioritize the plurality of transmissions according to a first time of arrival of the request, wherein the one or more parameters comprise the time of arrival of the request. However, Ganem discloses a wireless energy distribution system [see at least Abstract] which can place a priority on First-Come-First-Serve power transfer to devices [see at least paragraph 0078].
It would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art before the effective filing date of the Applicant's invention to modify the wireless power system of Leabman in view of Cordeiro to prioritize receivers based on time of arrival of a request, as disclosed by Ganem, in order to transmit to receivers that have first requested transmission. Thus, allowing for first requested receivers to be serviced before later requested receivers and prioritizing earlier customers.
Conclusion
THIS ACTION IS MADE FINAL. Applicant is reminded of the extension of time policy as set forth in 37 CFR 1.136(a).
A shortened statutory period for reply to this final action is set to expire THREE MONTHS from the mailing date of this action. In the event a first reply is filed within TWO MONTHS of the mailing date of this final action and the advisory action is not mailed until after the end of the THREE-MONTH shortened statutory period, then the shortened statutory period will expire on the date the advisory action is mailed, and any nonprovisional extension fee (37 CFR 1.17(a)) pursuant to 37 CFR 1.136(a) will be calculated from the mailing date of the advisory action. In no event, however, will the statutory period for reply expire later than SIX MONTHS from the mailing date of this final action.
Any inquiry concerning this communication or earlier communications from the examiner should be directed to Joel Barnett whose telephone number is (571)272-2879. The examiner can normally be reached Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
Examiner interviews are available via telephone, in-person, and video conferencing using a USPTO supplied web-based collaboration tool. To schedule an interview, applicant is encouraged to use the USPTO Automated Interview Request (AIR) at http://www.uspto.gov/interviewpractice.
If attempts to reach the examiner by telephone are unsuccessful, the examiner’s supervisor, Regis Betsch can be reached at 571-270-7101. The fax phone number for the organization where this application or proceeding is assigned is 571-273-8300.
Information regarding the status of published or unpublished applications may be obtained from Patent Center. Unpublished application information in Patent Center is available to registered users. To file and manage patent submissions in Patent Center, visit: https://patentcenter.uspto.gov. Visit https://www.uspto.gov/patents/apply/patent-center for more information about Patent Center and https://www.uspto.gov/patents/docx for information about filing in DOCX format. For additional questions, contact the Electronic Business Center (EBC) at 866-217-9197 (toll-free). If you would like assistance from a USPTO Customer Service Representative, call 800-786-9199 (IN USA OR CANADA) or 571-272-1000.
/JOEL BARNETT/Examiner, Art Unit 2836
/REGIS J BETSCH/SPE, Art Unit 2836
Prosecution Insights