Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
35 pending office actions • 3 clients • 30 examiners • 13 art units • 0 of 35 (0%) have an AI response strategy ready • 39 patents granted in the last 365 days
Based on the USPTO statutory response window for each pending office action. 11 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. 11 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 | 9 (26%) |
| §102 only | 1 (3%) |
| §112 only | 1 (3%) |
| Multi-statute (no §101) | 24 (69%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRADFORD, JONATHAN | 2 | 75.9% | +21.5% |
| COMINGS, DANIEL C | 2 | 63.5% | +37.3% |
| ZERPHEY, CHRISTOPHER R | 2 | 48.7% | +19.2% |
| HINCAPIE SERNA, GUSTAVO A | 2 | 59.6% | +23.9% |
| JOHNSON, BENJAMIN W | 2 | 61.7% | +45.5% |
| TAVAKOLDAVANI, KAMRAN | 1 | 82.2% | +8.4% |
| DAVISON, LAURA L | 1 | 32.6% | +36.2% |
| PATEL, SHARDUL D | 1 | 87.4% | +12.4% |
| WEILAND, HANS R. | 1 | 55.6% | +13.0% |
| NORMAN, MARC E | 1 | 84.1% | +10.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18523368 | Systems and Methods for Zoned Wireless Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioner (HVAC) Sensor Registration and Verification | CHUNG, MONG-SHUNE | 36d overdue |
| 18413396 | Systems and Methods for Heating Water Using Heat Pump Water Heaters Having Natural Convection Evaporator Heat Exchangers | OSWALD, KIRSTIN U | 17d overdue |
| 18843097 | AXIAL FAN FOR AN AIR HANDLING UNIT | WEILAND, HANS R. | 16d overdue |
| 18805258 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HVAC OUTDOOR UNIT WITH GRILL FORMING A SUPPORT STRUCTURE | HINCAPIE SERNA, GUSTAVO A | 9d overdue |
| 18796419 | Systems and Methods for Charge Imbalance Correction in Heat Pumps | NORMAN, MARC E | 9d overdue |
| 18433521 | Systems and Methods for Duct-Free Heat Pump Water Heater | ZERPHEY, CHRISTOPHER R | 6d |
| 18543858 | Drain Systems and Methods for Heater Assemblies | JOHNSON, BENJAMIN W | 22d |
| 18407591 | Systems Configured to Operate with Multiple Different Voltages | LOPEZ ALVAREZ, OLVIN | 71d |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18843097 | AXIAL FAN FOR AN AIR HANDLING UNIT | WEILAND, HANS R. | 16d overdue |
| 18805258 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HVAC OUTDOOR UNIT WITH GRILL FORMING A SUPPORT STRUCTURE | HINCAPIE SERNA, GUSTAVO A | 9d overdue |
| 18796419 | Systems and Methods for Charge Imbalance Correction in Heat Pumps | NORMAN, MARC E | 9d overdue |
| 18433521 | Systems and Methods for Duct-Free Heat Pump Water Heater | ZERPHEY, CHRISTOPHER R | 6d |
| 18543858 | Drain Systems and Methods for Heater Assemblies | JOHNSON, BENJAMIN W | 22d |
| 18959141 | Variable Refrigerant Package | DAVISON, LAURA L | 69d |
| 18979475 | LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER SYSTEMS, HEAT EXCHANGERS, AND METHODS THERETO | BRADFORD, JONATHAN | — |
| 18867591 | Heat Pump Comprising a First Heating Circuit and a Second Heating Circuit | BRADFORD, JONATHAN | — |
| Client (Assignee) | Pending OAs |
|---|---|
| Paloma | 33 |
| Friedrich Air Conditioning, LLC | 1 |
| Intergas Verwarming B.V. | 1 |
| Art Unit | Apps |
|---|---|
| 3763 | 9 |
| 3762 | 4 |
| 3799 | 2 |
| 2118 | 2 |
| 3993 | 1 |
| 3745 | 1 |
| 2119 | 1 |
| 2855 | 1 |
| 3736 | 1 |
| 2116 | 1 |
| App # | Title | Client | Examiner | Art Unit | Statutes | Status | Due in | AI | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18979475 | LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER SYSTEMS, HEAT EXCHANGERS, AND METHODS THERETO | Rheem Manufacturing Company | BRADFORD, JONATHAN | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Dec 12, 2024 | |
| 18979246 | LOUVERED FIN | Rheem Manufacturing Company | TAVAKOLDAVANI, KAMRAN | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Dec 12, 2024 | |
| 18959141 | Variable Refrigerant Package | Friedrich Air Conditioning, LLC | DAVISON, LAURA L | 3993 | §103Other | Non-Final OA | 69d | Pending | Nov 25, 2024 |
| 18867591 | Heat Pump Comprising a First Heating Circuit and a Second Heating Circuit | Intergas Verwarming B.V. | BRADFORD, JONATHAN | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Nov 20, 2024 | |
| 18933174 | Heat Pump Noise Cancelling Systems and Methods | Rheem Manufacturing Company | COMINGS, DANIEL C | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Oct 31, 2024 | |
| 18925466 | Automated Electrical Component Identification for HVAC Systems | Rheem Manufacturing Company | PATEL, SHARDUL D | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Oct 24, 2024 | |
| 18847580 | Condensate Transfer Systems for Self-Contained Heat Pump Room Conditioning Units | Rheem Manufacturing Company | ZERPHEY, CHRISTOPHER R | 3799 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Sep 16, 2024 |
| 18843097 | AXIAL FAN FOR AN AIR HANDLING UNIT | Rheem Manufacturing Company | WEILAND, HANS R. | 3763 | §102§103§112 | Non-Final OA | 16d overdue | Pending | Aug 30, 2024 |
| 18805258 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HVAC OUTDOOR UNIT WITH GRILL FORMING A SUPPORT STRUCTURE | Rheem Manufacturing Company | HINCAPIE SERNA, GUSTAVO A | 3763 | §102§103§112 | Final Rejection | 9d overdue | Pending | Aug 14, 2024 |
| 18796419 | Systems and Methods for Charge Imbalance Correction in Heat Pumps | Rheem Manufacturing Company | NORMAN, MARC E | 3763 | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | 9d overdue | Pending | Aug 07, 2024 |
| 18833341 | FAN MOUNTING DECK FOR AN AIR HANDLING UNIT | Rheem Manufacturing Company | FISHER, WESLEY LE | 3745 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jul 25, 2024 |
| 18782725 | Heat Exchanger for an Air Conditioner Unit | Rheem Manufacturing Company | HINCAPIE SERNA, GUSTAVO A | 3763 | §102§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jul 24, 2024 |
| 18780820 | Heat Pump with Multiple Mini-Compressors | Rheem Manufacturing Company | NIEVES, NELSON J | 3763 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Jul 23, 2024 |
| 18762083 | Systems and Methods for Controlling Hybrid Gas Water Heater Systems Including a Gas Valve | Rheem Manufacturing Company | CHOI, ALICIA M | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jul 02, 2024 | |
| 18725981 | Shroud Structure | Rheem Manufacturing Company | JOHNSON, BENJAMIN W | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jul 01, 2024 | |
| 18756980 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING BODIES OF WATER | Rheem Manufacturing Company | ORTIZ RODRIGUEZ, CARLOS R | 2119 | §103Other | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jun 27, 2024 |
| 18662190 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING THE HEATING CAPACITY OF A HEAT PUMP SYSTEM USING AT LEAST TWO REVERSIBLE VALVES | Rheem Manufacturing Company | COMINGS, DANIEL C | 3763 | §103§112 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | May 13, 2024 |
| 18627841 | LEAK DETECTION IN TANKLESS WATER HEATER | Rheem Manufacturing Company | SHABMAN, MARK A | 2855 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Apr 05, 2024 |
| 18620070 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE FLOW ACROSS MULTIPLE WATER HEATERS | Rheem Manufacturing Company | WOLFORD, KURT JOSEPH | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Mar 28, 2024 | |
| 18619007 | AIR MOVER REFRIGERANT LEAK DETECTION AND RISK MITIGATION | Rheem Manufacturing Company | TADESSE, MARTHA | 3763 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Mar 27, 2024 |
| 18611065 | Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning System | Rheem Manufacturing Company | NGUYEN, NGOC T | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Mar 20, 2024 | |
| 18437461 | Systems and Methods for Bypass Operation of Variable-Speed Drive | Rheem Manufacturing Company | MERCADO VARGAS, ARIEL | 2118 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Feb 09, 2024 |
| 18433521 | Systems and Methods for Duct-Free Heat Pump Water Heater | Rheem Manufacturing Company | ZERPHEY, CHRISTOPHER R | 3799 | §102§103 | Final Rejection | 6d | Pending | Feb 06, 2024 |
| 18430184 | Systems and Methods for Gas Valve Adjustment of a Water Heater | Rheem Manufacturing Company | ANDERSON II, STEVEN S | 3762 | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Feb 01, 2024 |
| 18418758 | CONDUIT AND JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR WATER HEATERS | Rheem Manufacturing Company | ELOSHWAY, NIKI MARINA | 3736 | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jan 22, 2024 |
| 18579946 | Systems and Methods for Connecting Electrical Appliances to an Electrical Grid | Rheem Australia Pty Limited | CAIN, ZACHARY ANDREW | 2116 | §103 | Final Rejection | 16d | Pending | Jan 17, 2024 |
| 18413396 | Systems and Methods for Heating Water Using Heat Pump Water Heaters Having Natural Convection Evaporator Heat Exchangers | Rheem Manufacturing Company | OSWALD, KIRSTIN U | 3763 | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | 17d overdue | Pending | Jan 16, 2024 |
| 18407591 | Systems Configured to Operate with Multiple Different Voltages | Rheem Manufacturing Company | LOPEZ ALVAREZ, OLVIN | 2117 | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | 71d | Pending | Jan 09, 2024 |
| 18543858 | Drain Systems and Methods for Heater Assemblies | Rheem Manufacturing Company | JOHNSON, BENJAMIN W | 3762 | §102§103§112 | Non-Final OA | 22d | Pending | Dec 18, 2023 |
| 18523368 | Systems and Methods for Zoned Wireless Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioner (HVAC) Sensor Registration and Verification | Rheem Manufacturing Company | CHUNG, MONG-SHUNE | 2118 | §102§103§112 | Non-Final OA | 36d overdue | Pending | Nov 29, 2023 |
| 18521905 | SINGLE PIECE COMBUSTION PRODUCT DIVERTER FOR WATER HEATERS | Rheem Manufacturing Company | WILSON, GREGORY A | 3762 | §102 | Final Rejection | 19d overdue | Pending | Nov 28, 2023 |
| 18446817 | Systems and Methods for Balancing an Electric Load of a Three-Phase Water Heater | Rheem Manufacturing Company | BACHNER, ROBERT G | 2898 | §112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Aug 09, 2023 |
| 18324057 | AIR HANDLER | Rheem Manufacturing Company | RUPPERT, ERIC S | 3763 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | May 25, 2023 |
| 18321444 | ELECTRIC HEATING ELEMENTS AND WATER HEATERS INCLUDING SAME | Rheem Manufacturing Company | KERR, ELIZABETH M | 3761 | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | May 22, 2023 |
| 18150301 | FLUE SYSTEMS FOR FUEL BURNING DEVICES | Rheem Manufacturing Company | LAU, JASON | 3762 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Jan 05, 2023 |
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