Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1736 1744 3744 3763 3799
This examiner grants 49% of resolved cases
Christopher R. Zerphey examines cases in Art Unit 1736 of Tech Center 3700. He has 781 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 48.9 percent. This 48.9 percent rate suggests a prosecution environment where success is achieved in nearly half of the cases. The median days to allowance is 1155. This 1155-day figure is a factor for timeline expectations. Practitioners should factor this metric into their planning in Tech Center 3700.
The interview lift is 19.2 percent. This 19.2 percent lift suggests that interviews are a way to resolve issues. This increase is a consideration for practitioners looking to improve their odds of success. With 781 resolved cases, the 48.9 percent allowance rate is a baseline for Art Unit 1736. The 19.2 percent lift indicates that direct engagement is often beneficial. The 1155-day median is a specific point of reference for the duration of the prosecution phase.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18844797 | ICE MAKING DEVICE AND REFRIGERATOR | Final Rejection | LG ELECTRONICS INC. |
| 18844552 | ICE MAKING DEVICE AND REFRIGERATOR | Final Rejection | LG ELECTRONICS INC. |
| 18844508 | ICE MAKING DEVICE AND REFRIGERATOR | Non-Final OA | LG ELECTRONICS INC. |
| 18102398 | REFRIGERATOR | Non-Final OA | LG ELECTRONICS INC. |
| 18808706 | COMPRESSOR AND REFRIGERATION CYCLE DEVICE HAVING THE SAME | Final Rejection | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. |
| 18860385 | AIR CONDITIONER | Final Rejection | PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD. |
| 18431360 | REFRIGERANT CYCLE APPARATUS | Non-Final OA | DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD. |
| 18872604 | COMPRESSOR ARRANGEMENT FOR HVAC&R SYSTEM | Non-Final OA | Tyco Fire & Security GmbH |
| 18858912 | MODULE FOR MANAGING FLUIDS FOR A VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR A MOTOR VEHICLE | Non-Final OA | VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES |
| 18851606 | THERMAL CONDITIONING SYSTEM | Final Rejection | VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES |
| 19015127 | Drink Maker with Evaporator | Non-Final OA | SharkNinja Operating LLC |
| 18818911 | HEAT PUMP SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCYWITHOUT CHARGE IMBALANCE AND A METHOD THEREOF | Final Rejection | Carrier Corporation |
| 18762836 | SELF-POWERED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS | Non-Final OA | Carrier Corporation |
| 18341098 | REFRIGERANT COLLECTOR AND AIR SEPARATOR | Final Rejection | Carrier Corporation |
| 18215025 | REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS | Final Rejection | The University of Tokyo |
| 18829911 | INDOOR UNIT OF HVAC APPARATUS, AND HVAC APPARATUS | Non-Final OA | MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD. |
| 18485164 | MOBILE APPARATUS INCLUDING AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS | Final Rejection | Hanon Systems |
| 18549419 | DEVICE FOR COOLING A FLUID TO BE COMPRESSED IN A COMPRESSOR AND COMPRESSOR WITH THE DEVICE | Final Rejection | Hanon Systems |
| 18681950 | POWER FEEDING APPARATUS AND POWER FEEDING METHOD FOR SUBMERSIBLE PUMP | Final Rejection | EBARA CORPORATION |
| 18644741 | VACUUM INSULATED STRUCTURE WITH THERMAL BRIDGE BREAKER WITH HEAT LOOP | Final Rejection | WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION |
| 19063088 | Refrigeration System and Method Enabling Demand Flexibility | Non-Final OA | UT-Battelle, LLC |
| 18439008 | MOBILE AIR CONDITIONER | Non-Final OA | Dometic Sweden AB |
| 18829535 | METHODS FOR OPERATING AN ICE MAKER APPLIANCE | Non-Final OA | Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc. |
| 18806207 | REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A TWIST ICE TRAY | Non-Final OA | Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc. |
| 18984593 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR HEATING WATER WITH REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM | Non-Final OA | Rheem Manufacturing Company |
| 18889927 | Submerged Condensers and Heat Pump Water Heaters Including Same | Final Rejection | Rheem Manufacturing Company |
| 18433521 | Systems and Methods for Duct-Free Heat Pump Water Heater | Final Rejection | Rheem Manufacturing Company |
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