Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Tech Center 4100 • Art Units: 1713 3674 3676 4100
This examiner grants 80% of resolved cases
Steven A. MacDonald is an examiner in Tech Center 4100 and Art Unit 1713. The data shows 693 resolved cases for this examiner. Among these 693 resolved cases, the allowance rate is 80.2 percent. This 80.2 percent rate indicates a favorable environment for applicants seeking a patent grant. The median days to allowance for this examiner is 865, which serves as a benchmark for the duration of prosecution in Art Unit 1713.
The interview lift is 13.1 percent. This 13.1 percent lift indicates that cases involving an interview have a higher likelihood of allowance than those that do not. For practitioners, this positive lift suggests that engaging with the examiner in Tech Center 4100 can be an effective strategy. The 865 median days to allowance is an important factor for applicants to consider when planning their strategy.
With 693 resolved cases, the examiner's metrics provide a stable outlook for future applications. The 80.2 percent allowance rate and the 13.1 percent interview lift are essential for assessing the risks and opportunities of prosecution. Practitioners can use the 865-day median to set realistic expectations for their clients. These figures offer a detailed perspective on the examiner's work in Art Unit 1713.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19379604 | FLOW CONTROL VALVE EMPLOYING AT LEAST A 1.5 KSI PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL | Non-Final OA | Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. |
| 19379591 | FLOW CONTROL VALVE EMPLOYING AN ELECTRIC ACTUATOR AND METAL-TO-METAL SEAL | Non-Final OA | Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. |
| 19210156 | DOWNHOLE TOOL WITH CRACK COMPLIANT SEAL AND HIGH YIELD STRENGTH WELD POSITIONED AT A JOINT THEREOF | Final Rejection | Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. |
| 19210231 | DOWNHOLE TOOL WITH CRACK COMPLIANT SEAL AND MECHANICAL STRENGTHENING FEATURE AT A JOINT THEREOF | Final Rejection | Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. |
| 19187364 | DOWNHOLE TOOL, WELL SYSTEM, AND METHOD EMPLOYING A SENSOR POSITIONED PROXIMATE A SPINNING FEATURE OF A DOWNHOLE DEVICE, THE SENSOR CONFIGURED TO SENSE FOR A CHANGE IN NOISE EMANATING FROM THE SPINNING FEATURE | Final Rejection | Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. |
| 19445228 | LEAK CONTAINMENT SYSTEM | Non-Final OA | Hydril USA Distribution LLC |
| 19416974 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONNECTING SEPARATE COILED TUBING STRINGS AT A WELLSITE | Non-Final OA | Grant Prideco, Inc. |
| 19202293 | TOOLS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DOWNHOLE MONITORING | Non-Final OA | Geo Pressure Systems Inc. |
| 19076911 | A SINGLE RUN SYSTEM FOR RUNNING LINER AND SUSPENSION PLUG DOWN HOLE AND METHOD OF USING SAME | Non-Final OA | Import Tool Corporation Ltd. |
| 18038205 | MULTI-TRIP ANNULAR SEAL REPAIR METHOD AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT | Final Rejection | BISN Tec. Ltd. |
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