Technology area: Chemistry & Materials
28 pending office actions • 3 clients • 22 examiners • 13 art units • 0 of 28 (0%) have an AI response strategy ready • 65 patents granted in the last 365 days
C. Tumey Law Group, PLLC - Exxon handles Chemistry & Materials matters and has 27 pending office actions. The profile reports 1456 career applications, a resolved allowance rate of 78.85%, and an average of 3.83 office actions per allowance.
The pending workload supplies a current view of open examination activity, while the application total establishes the historical base for the outcome measure. The office-action average indicates that allowances in the reported record have followed multiple examination events. These figures can support budgeting for responses and review of historical prosecution patterns.
Based on the USPTO statutory response window for each pending office action. 9 of the docket's apps have a known mailing date; the rest are excluded from the tile counts.
Every pending office action with a known statutory deadline, placed on a days-until-due axis. Dots left of Today are overdue; the further right, the more runway. Cases that share a deadline window stack vertically. 9 of the docket's apps have a known mailing date.
Difficulty is derived from the rejection statutes on the most recent pending office action. §101-driven and multi-statute cases are graded Hard; §112-only and obviousness-type double-patenting cases are graded Easy; everything else is Medium. "Unknown" means we have not yet parsed a statute for that office action.
| Bucket | Cases |
|---|---|
| §103 only | 14 (50%) |
| Double-patenting + other | 3 (11%) |
| Multi-statute (no §101) | 11 (39%) |
How the docket's pending cases split across USPTO tech-center bands.
Manual office-action response work runs about 10 hours per case. The time-saved bands below show what IP Author's prosecution pipeline typically delivers — a conservative 20% on the low end, 35% in the middle, 50% on the high end.
| Examiner | Apps on this docket | Allow rate | Interview lift |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOYER, RANDY | 3 | 70.5% | +8.1% |
| NGUYEN, TAM M | 3 | 77.1% | +11.7% |
| DOYLE, BRANDI M | 2 | 62.6% | +12.1% |
| CEPLUCH, ALYSSA L | 2 | 62.8% | +23.9% |
| CHONG, JASON Y | 1 | 73.3% | +18.1% |
| COOK, JONATHON | 1 | 81.6% | +17.1% |
| GOLOBOY, JAMES C | 1 | 63.7% | +8.7% |
| ROBINSON, RENEE E | 1 | 73.7% | +24.2% |
| WALTERS JR, ROBERT S | 1 | 51.6% | +50.4% |
| HALL, DEVE V. | 1 | 74.8% | +16.2% |
Cases in front of an examiner with an allow rate of 80%+ where the difficulty is Easy or Medium. The top 1 ordered by deadline are shown.
| App # | Title | Examiner | Due in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18874019 | SPECTROSCOPIC CHARACTERIZATION METHODS FOR SUPPORTED MULTI-COMPONENT CATALYST | COOK, JONATHON | — |
Multi-statute / §101-driven matters, or cases in front of an examiner with an allow rate under 30%. The top 8 ordered by deadline are shown.
| App # | Title | Examiner | Due in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18692899 | HOT RECYCLED CONTENT PYROLYSIS VAPOR DIRECTLY TO CROSS-OVER SECTION OF CRACKER FURNACE | CEPLUCH, ALYSSA L | 2d overdue |
| 17755320 | PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR MAKING RECYCLE CONTENT HYDROCARBONS THROUGH AN ETHYLENE FRACTIONATOR | CEPLUCH, ALYSSA L | 22d |
| 18030112 | High Manganese Alloyed Steels With Improved Cracking Resistance | KOSHY, JOPHY STEPHEN | 34d |
| 18161536 | METHOD OF DETERMINING SUPERFICIAL GAS VELOCITY IN FLUIDIZED BED REACTORS | NGUYEN, QUANG X.L. | 56d |
| 18842906 | PITCH COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO | DOYLE, BRANDI M | — |
| 18708893 | PROCESSES FOR CONVERTING HYDROCARBON FEEDSTOCK TO PITCH COMPOSITIONS SUITABLE FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CARBON ARTICLES | DOYLE, BRANDI M | — |
| 18696736 | FLUOROPOLYMER-FREE PROCESSING AIDS FOR ETHYLENE-BASED POLYMERS | WALTERS JR, ROBERT S | — |
| 18691085 | CHEMICAL FACILITY AND PROCESS USING RECYCLED CONTENT OR HYDROGEN-ENRICHED FUEL GAS | NGUYEN, TAM M | — |
Cases in front of an examiner whose interview lift is 10 percentage points or more — i.e. interviewed cases historically resolve more favorably than non-interviewed ones. The top 8 ordered by deadline are shown.
| App # | Title | Examiner | Due in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18692899 | HOT RECYCLED CONTENT PYROLYSIS VAPOR DIRECTLY TO CROSS-OVER SECTION OF CRACKER FURNACE | CEPLUCH, ALYSSA L | 2d overdue |
| 17755320 | PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR MAKING RECYCLE CONTENT HYDROCARBONS THROUGH AN ETHYLENE FRACTIONATOR | CEPLUCH, ALYSSA L | 22d |
| 17755344 | PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR FORMATION OF RECYCLE-CONTENT HYDROCARBON COMPOSITIONS | NGUYEN, TAM M | 34d |
| 19105556 | RENEWABLE BASE STOCK FROM BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS | CHONG, JASON Y | — |
| 18874019 | SPECTROSCOPIC CHARACTERIZATION METHODS FOR SUPPORTED MULTI-COMPONENT CATALYST | COOK, JONATHON | — |
| 18847299 | RECOVERY OF HEAT FROM LOW PRESSURE WASTE STREAMS | ROBINSON, RENEE E | — |
| 18842906 | PITCH COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO | DOYLE, BRANDI M | — |
| 18708893 | PROCESSES FOR CONVERTING HYDROCARBON FEEDSTOCK TO PITCH COMPOSITIONS SUITABLE FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CARBON ARTICLES | DOYLE, BRANDI M | — |
| Client (Assignee) | Pending OAs |
|---|---|
| ExxonMobil | 21 |
| Chevron | 6 |
| Texas Christian University | 1 |
| Art Unit | Apps |
|---|---|
| 1771 | 11 |
| 1772 | 5 |
| 1763 | 2 |
| 2877 | 1 |
| 1717 | 1 |
| 1732 | 1 |
| 1762 | 1 |
| 1736 | 1 |
| 1731 | 1 |
| 1738 | 1 |
| App # | Title | Client | Examiner | Art Unit | Statutes | Status | Due in | AI | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19105556 | RENEWABLE BASE STOCK FROM BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS | ExxonMobil | CHONG, JASON Y | 1772 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Feb 21, 2025 |
| 18874019 | SPECTROSCOPIC CHARACTERIZATION METHODS FOR SUPPORTED MULTI-COMPONENT CATALYST | Texas Christian University | COOK, JONATHON | 2877 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Dec 11, 2024 |
| 18862811 | Co-Processing Plastic Waste in Cokers for Jet Fuel Production | ExxonMobil | GOLOBOY, JAMES C | 1771 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Nov 04, 2024 |
| 18847299 | RECOVERY OF HEAT FROM LOW PRESSURE WASTE STREAMS | ExxonMobil | ROBINSON, RENEE E | 1772 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Sep 16, 2024 |
| 18842906 | PITCH COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO | ExxonMobil | DOYLE, BRANDI M | 1771 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Aug 30, 2024 |
| 18708893 | PROCESSES FOR CONVERTING HYDROCARBON FEEDSTOCK TO PITCH COMPOSITIONS SUITABLE FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CARBON ARTICLES | ExxonMobil | DOYLE, BRANDI M | 1771 | §102§103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | May 09, 2024 |
| 18658580 | THERMAL PYOIL TO A GAS FED CRACKER FURNACE | ExxonMobil | BOYER, RANDY | 1771 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | May 08, 2024 |
| 18696736 | FLUOROPOLYMER-FREE PROCESSING AIDS FOR ETHYLENE-BASED POLYMERS | ExxonMobil | WALTERS JR, ROBERT S | 1717 | §102§103Other | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Mar 28, 2024 |
| 18696241 | FLUORINE-FREE POLYMER PROCESSING AID BLENDS | ExxonMobil | HALL, DEVE V. | 1763 | §112DP | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Mar 27, 2024 |
| 18692899 | HOT RECYCLED CONTENT PYROLYSIS VAPOR DIRECTLY TO CROSS-OVER SECTION OF CRACKER FURNACE | ExxonMobil | CEPLUCH, ALYSSA L | 1772 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | 2d overdue | Pending | Mar 18, 2024 |
| 18692904 | REDUCING THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OF CHEMICAL RECYCLING FACILITIES | ExxonMobil | NGUYEN, TAM M | 1771 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Mar 18, 2024 |
| 18691481 | PYROLYSIS GAS TREATMENT USING ABSORBER-STRIPPER SYSTEM | ExxonMobil | MILLER, JONATHAN | 1772 | §103DP | Non-Final OA | 46d | Pending | Mar 13, 2024 |
| 18691100 | DIRECT CONTACT OF PYROLYSIS EFFLUENT AND LIQUEFIED PLASTICS IN CHEMICAL FACILITIES | ExxonMobil | VASISTH, VISHAL V | 1771 | §103§112DP | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Mar 12, 2024 |
| 18691085 | CHEMICAL FACILITY AND PROCESS USING RECYCLED CONTENT OR HYDROGEN-ENRICHED FUEL GAS | ExxonMobil | NGUYEN, TAM M | 1771 | §103§112 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Mar 12, 2024 |
| 18567259 | RECYCLE CONTENT AMMONIA | ExxonMobil | DAVIS, SHENG HAN | 1732 | §102§103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Dec 05, 2023 |
| 18221312 | Rubber Blends Containing Unsaturated Waxes And Use Thereof | ExxonMobil | BLEDSOE, JOSHUA CALEB | 1762 | §103 | Non-Final OA | 11d overdue | Pending | Jul 12, 2023 |
| 18350824 | Producing Recycled Carbon Black from Waste Tires | ExxonMobil | MCCRACKEN, DANIEL | 1736 | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jul 12, 2023 |
| 18260201 | PROCESSES FOR POLYMERIZING ONE OR MORE OLEFINS | ExxonMobil | BRANCH, CATHERINE S | 1763 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jun 30, 2023 |
| 18253835 | Improved Process to Prepare Catalyst from In-Situ Formed Alumoxane | ExxonMobil | CHU, YONG LIANG | 1731 | §103Other | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | May 22, 2023 |
| 18249489 | Linepipe Steel With Enhanced Sulfide Stress Cracking Resistance | ExxonMobil | POLLOCK, AUSTIN M | 1738 | §103 | Final Rejection | 12d | Pending | Apr 18, 2023 |
| 18030112 | High Manganese Alloyed Steels With Improved Cracking Resistance | ExxonMobil | KOSHY, JOPHY STEPHEN | 1733 | §102§103§112Other | Non-Final OA | 34d | Pending | Apr 04, 2023 |
| 18161536 | METHOD OF DETERMINING SUPERFICIAL GAS VELOCITY IN FLUIDIZED BED REACTORS | ExxonMobil | NGUYEN, QUANG X.L. | 2853 | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | 56d | Pending | Jan 30, 2023 |
| 17755634 | CELLULOSE ESTERS COMPRISING RECYCLE CONTENT BUTYRYL | ExxonMobil | OLSON, ANDREA STEFFEL | 1693 | §103 | Non-Final OA | 78d | Pending | May 04, 2022 |
| 17755320 | PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR MAKING RECYCLE CONTENT HYDROCARBONS THROUGH AN ETHYLENE FRACTIONATOR | ExxonMobil | CEPLUCH, ALYSSA L | 1772 | §103§112 | Final Rejection | 22d | Pending | Apr 27, 2022 |
| 17755344 | PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR FORMATION OF RECYCLE-CONTENT HYDROCARBON COMPOSITIONS | ExxonMobil | NGUYEN, TAM M | 1771 | §103 | Non-Final OA | 34d | Pending | Apr 27, 2022 |
| 17595515 | RECYCLE CONTENT ETHYLENE AND PROPYLENE | ExxonMobil | BOYER, RANDY | 1771 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Nov 18, 2021 |
| 17594308 | COMPOSITION OF MATTER OF PYOIL SUITABLE FOR CRACKING | ExxonMobil | BOYER, RANDY | 1771 | §103§112 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Oct 11, 2021 |
| 16881030 | FEEDING PYOIL AND STEAM AT CRACKER FURNACE CROSSOVER | ExxonMobil | STEIN, MICHELLE | 1771 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | May 22, 2020 |
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Start Free Trial78.8% of resolved applications prosecuted by C. Tumey Law Group, Pllc - Exxon were allowed, across 1,456 applications in USPTO records.
3.83 office actions per allowed application on average.
28 pending office actions as of October 2026, for 3 clients, before 22 examiners in 13 art units.
