Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3744 3763
This examiner grants 57% of resolved cases
Meraj A. Shaikh is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3744. He has handled 473 resolved cases, providing a robust dataset for analysis. The allowance rate stands at 57.3 percent, which indicates a moderate environment for patent applicants. This rate suggests that over half of the applications reaching a resolution are granted. The 473 resolved cases establish the current baseline for success.
The data shows a significant interview lift of 22.3 percent. This suggests that engaging in an interview is a highly effective strategy for increasing the chances of allowance beyond the 57.3 percent baseline. Practitioners should prioritize direct communication, as the 22.3 percent lift indicates that the examiner is responsive to the dialogue and clarifications that occur during these sessions in Art Unit 3744.
The median days to allowance for this examiner is 1338. This figure represents the middle point of the timeline for successful cases. While the 57.3 percent allowance rate is encouraging, the 1338 day pendency suggests that the process requires patience. The 473 resolved cases provide a solid foundation for these metrics, allowing applicants to plan their prosecution strategy with a clear understanding of both the odds and the 1338 day duration.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17796144 | AIR CONDITIONER | Non-Final OA | LG Electronics Inc. |
| 18635643 | AIR CONDITIONER | Non-Final OA | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. |
| 18660459 | VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM | Final Rejection | TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA |
| 18811921 | Dual Radius Ball Valve Component | Final Rejection | Illinois Tool Works Inc. |
| 18807418 | REFRIGERATED DEVICE WITH DOOR OPEN SENSOR FAULT IDENTIFICATION | Final Rejection | ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. |
| 18656161 | HEAT PUMP SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE | Final Rejection | KIA CORPORATION |
| 18920921 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM | Final Rejection | Carrier Corporation |
| 18644575 | TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION UNIT AND REFRIGERATION CIRCUIT WITH REFRIGERANT-BASED DEFROST CONTROL AND A METHOD THEREOF | Final Rejection | Carrier Corporation |
| 18302462 | REFRIGERATION SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF AND TRANSPORT VEHICLE | Final Rejection | Carrier Corporation |
| 18184089 | HEAT PUMP SYSTEM AND THE CONTROL METHOD THEREOF | Final Rejection | Carrier Corporation |
| 19088401 | HEATING SYSTEMS FOR A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM | Non-Final OA | THERMO KING LLC |
| 18262194 | ROTARY WHEEL HUMIDITY REGULATING DEVICE, AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM HAVING SAME, CONTROL METHOD, AND CONTROLLER | Final Rejection | MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD. |
| 18994021 | VAPOR INJECTION HEAT PUMP SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME | Non-Final OA | Hanon Systems |
| 18939130 | AIR CONDITIONING APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE | Non-Final OA | HANON SYSTEMS |
| 18277467 | VEHICULAR HEAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | Non-Final OA | HANON SYSTEMS |
| 18215029 | SYSTEMS FOR REFRIGERANT LEAK DETECTION AND MANAGEMENT | Non-Final OA | Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP |
| 18106367 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REFRIGERANT LEAK MANAGEMENT | Final Rejection | Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP |
| 19071970 | AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM | Non-Final OA | NGK INSULATORS, LTD. |
| 18655817 | CABIN WARM-UP USING RESTRICTED AIRFLOW IN HEAT PUMP-BASED HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM | Non-Final OA | GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC |
| 18929035 | REFRIGERATOR USING A WATER-COOLED CONDENSER | Final Rejection | Pusan National University Industry-University Cooperation Foundation |
| 18851190 | HEAT PUMP | Final Rejection | Vertiv S.r.l. |
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