Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Technology area: Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems
27 pending office actions • 8 clients • 23 examiners • 14 art units • 0 of 27 (0%) have an AI response strategy ready
Gesmer Updegrove LLP focuses its patent prosecution in the Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems technology area. The firm has managed 2460 career applications, which provides a foundation for analyzing their historical performance. At present, the firm has 15 pending office actions, showing a steady level of current engagement with the patent office.
The firm's resolved allowance rate stands at 82.7 percent. To achieve these allowances, the firm averages 3.6 office actions per allowance. This 3.6 average suggests a prosecution process that often involves multiple rounds of responses and examiner interviews to overcome rejections in the Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems field. The 82.7 percent allowance rate indicates a consistent ability to secure grants for their clients.
The 15 pending office actions represent the firm's current active workload. With 2460 career applications, the firm has experience in its primary technical area. Clients can use the 82.7 percent resolved allowance rate and the 3.6 average office actions per allowance to understand the typical path and effort required to reach a patent grant with this firm.
Based on the USPTO statutory response window for each pending office action. 6 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. 6 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 |
|---|---|
| §101 + other | 1 (4%) |
| §103 only | 8 (30%) |
| §112 only | 5 (19%) |
| Double-patenting only | 1 (4%) |
| Double-patenting + other | 3 (11%) |
| Multi-statute (no §101) | 9 (33%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RANDAZZO, THOMAS | 5 | 86.7% | +12.3% |
| GREINER, TRISTAN J | 1 | 79.0% | +17.6% |
| NGUYEN, AIMEE TRAN | 1 | 78.8% | +16.8% |
| CUMBESS, YOLANDA RENEE | 1 | 86.9% | +8.5% |
| SINGH, KAVEL | 1 | 83.7% | +14.0% |
| BUKSA, CHRISTOPHER ALLEN | 1 | 73.6% | +20.1% |
| JOYCE, WILLIAM C | 1 | 69.6% | +16.0% |
| DEVINE, MOLLY K | 1 | 67.6% | +31.3% |
| JOERGER, KAITLIN S | 1 | 86.5% | +11.1% |
| CICCHINO, PATRICK D | 1 | 80.6% | +13.7% |
Cases in front of an examiner with an allow rate of 80%+ where the difficulty is Easy or Medium. The top 8 ordered by deadline are shown.
| App # | Title | Examiner | Due in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18924068 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING PAYLOAD STABILITY ANALYSIS SYSTEMS | SINGH, KAVEL | 40d |
| 18912149 | BIN INFEED AND REMOVAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING MOBILE MATRIX CARRIER SYSTEMS | JOERGER, KAITLIN S | — |
| 18911979 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS, INCLUDING AUTOMATED RADIAL PROCESSING STATIONS | RANDAZZO, THOMAS | — |
| 18904898 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENTLY MOVING A VARIETY OF OBJECTS | CICCHINO, PATRICK D | — |
| 18902753 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STORING, RETRIEVING AND PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING STACKABLE SEMICIRCULAR TOWERS | RANDAZZO, THOMAS | — |
| 18893080 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS, INCLUDING AUTOMATED PROCESSING | RANDAZZO, THOMAS | — |
| 18888575 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING OBJECT PROCESSING USING MOBILE TRANSFER UNITS | RANDAZZO, THOMAS | — |
| 18823311 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING PROCESSING OF A VARIETY OF OBJECTS EMPLOYING MOTION PLANNING | RANDAZZO, THOMAS | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18893949 | HOLD CONDITION IN A RESOURCE TRANSFER SYSTEM | CASTILHO, EDUARDO D | 35d |
| 18379853 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING WOBBLE REDUCTION IN GALVANOMETERS | MULLINS, BURTON S | 75d |
| 19252337 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENTLY MOVING A VARIETY OF OBJECTS | GREINER, TRISTAN J | — |
| 18930956 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED PACKAGING AND PROCESSING FOR SHIPPING WITH OBJECT POSE ANALYSIS | CUMBESS, YOLANDA RENEE | — |
| 18919603 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HOSE ROUTING IN PROGRAMMABLE MOTION SYSTEMS | JOYCE, WILLIAM C | — |
| 18835110 | DOUGH PROOFING CONTAINER | ORTIZ, RAFAEL ALFREDO | — |
| 18741673 | Open-Flame Oven | SAVANI, AVINASH A | — |
| 18658691 | ASSISTIVE ADAPTER DEVICES AND MOUNTING SYSTEMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH LIMITED HAND FUNCTIONS | MANNAN, MIKAIL A | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18919512 | MOBILE CARRIERS FOR USE IN SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING MOBILE MATRIX CARRIER SYSTEMS | BUKSA, CHRISTOPHER ALLEN | 30d overdue |
| 18924068 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING PAYLOAD STABILITY ANALYSIS SYSTEMS | SINGH, KAVEL | 40d |
| 19252337 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENTLY MOVING A VARIETY OF OBJECTS | GREINER, TRISTAN J | — |
| 19107710 | BEARING TEMPERATURE REDUCTION THROUGH BUSHING MODIFICATION | NGUYEN, AIMEE TRAN | — |
| 18919603 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HOSE ROUTING IN PROGRAMMABLE MOTION SYSTEMS | JOYCE, WILLIAM C | — |
| 18917194 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SORTING OBJECTS TO LARGE NUMBERS OF ORDERS | DEVINE, MOLLY K | — |
| 18912149 | BIN INFEED AND REMOVAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING MOBILE MATRIX CARRIER SYSTEMS | JOERGER, KAITLIN S | — |
| 18911979 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS, INCLUDING AUTOMATED RADIAL PROCESSING STATIONS | RANDAZZO, THOMAS | — |
| Client (Assignee) | Pending OAs |
|---|---|
| Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc. | 19 |
| Gozney Group | 2 |
| Primetals Technologies USA LLC | 1 |
| INTERLEDGER FOUNDATION INC. | 1 |
| Reachable Technology LLC | 1 |
| Goldense Openings Soutions LLC | 1 |
| Novanta Corporation | 1 |
| MIT | 1 |
| Art Unit | Apps |
|---|---|
| 3658 | 2 |
| 3656 | 1 |
| 3617 | 1 |
| 3651 | 1 |
| 3618 | 1 |
| 3653 | 1 |
| 3619 | 1 |
| 3698 | 1 |
| 3655 | 1 |
| 3633 | 1 |
| App # | Title | Client | Examiner | Art Unit | Statutes | Status | Due in | AI | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19252337 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENTLY MOVING A VARIETY OF OBJECTS | Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc. | GREINER, TRISTAN J | 3656 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jun 27, 2025 |
| 19107710 | BEARING TEMPERATURE REDUCTION THROUGH BUSHING MODIFICATION | Primetals Technologies Usa LLC | NGUYEN, AIMEE TRAN | 3617 | §112 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Feb 28, 2025 |
| 18930956 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED PACKAGING AND PROCESSING FOR SHIPPING WITH OBJECT POSE ANALYSIS | Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc. | CUMBESS, YOLANDA RENEE | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Oct 29, 2024 | |
| 18924068 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING PAYLOAD STABILITY ANALYSIS SYSTEMS | Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc. | SINGH, KAVEL | 3651 | §103 | Final Rejection | 40d | Pending | Oct 23, 2024 |
| 18919512 | MOBILE CARRIERS FOR USE IN SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING MOBILE MATRIX CARRIER SYSTEMS | Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc. | BUKSA, CHRISTOPHER ALLEN | 3658 | §103 | Final Rejection | 30d overdue | Pending | Oct 18, 2024 |
| 18919603 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HOSE ROUTING IN PROGRAMMABLE MOTION SYSTEMS | Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc. | JOYCE, WILLIAM C | 3618 | §102§103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Oct 18, 2024 |
| 18917194 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SORTING OBJECTS TO LARGE NUMBERS OF ORDERS | Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc. | DEVINE, MOLLY K | 3653 | §103Other | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Oct 16, 2024 |
| 18912149 | BIN INFEED AND REMOVAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING MOBILE MATRIX CARRIER SYSTEMS | Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc. | JOERGER, KAITLIN S | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Oct 10, 2024 | |
| 18911979 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS, INCLUDING AUTOMATED RADIAL PROCESSING STATIONS | Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc. | RANDAZZO, THOMAS | §112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Oct 10, 2024 | |
| 18904898 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENTLY MOVING A VARIETY OF OBJECTS | Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc. | CICCHINO, PATRICK D | 3619 | §102§103§112DP | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Oct 02, 2024 |
| 18902753 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STORING, RETRIEVING AND PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING STACKABLE SEMICIRCULAR TOWERS | Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc. | RANDAZZO, THOMAS | §112Other | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Sep 30, 2024 | |
| 18893949 | HOLD CONDITION IN A RESOURCE TRANSFER SYSTEM | Interledger Foundation Inc. | CASTILHO, EDUARDO D | 3698 | §101§112 | Non-Final OA | 35d | Pending | Sep 23, 2024 |
| 18893080 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS, INCLUDING AUTOMATED PROCESSING | Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc. | RANDAZZO, THOMAS | §112DP | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Sep 23, 2024 | |
| 18888575 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING OBJECT PROCESSING USING MOBILE TRANSFER UNITS | Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc. | RANDAZZO, THOMAS | §112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Sep 18, 2024 | |
| 18823311 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING PROCESSING OF A VARIETY OF OBJECTS EMPLOYING MOTION PLANNING | Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc. | RANDAZZO, THOMAS | §112DP | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Sep 03, 2024 | |
| 18808607 | MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS FOR USE IN SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING MOBILE MATRIX CARRIER SYSTEMS | Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc. | COLLINS, GARY | DP | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Aug 19, 2024 | |
| 18802907 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING, IN PROGRAMMABLE MOTION DEVICES, COMPLIANT END EFFECTORS WITH NOISE MITIGATION | Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc. | AHUJA, ANURADHA | §112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Aug 13, 2024 | |
| 18835110 | DOUGH PROOFING CONTAINER | Gozney Group Limited | ORTIZ, RAFAEL ALFREDO | §102§103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Aug 01, 2024 | |
| 18741673 | Open-Flame Oven | Gozney Group Limited | SAVANI, AVINASH A | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jun 12, 2024 | |
| 18658691 | ASSISTIVE ADAPTER DEVICES AND MOUNTING SYSTEMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH LIMITED HAND FUNCTIONS | Reachable Technology LLC | MANNAN, MIKAIL A | §102§103§112Other | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | May 08, 2024 | |
| 18620845 | VACUUM CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE IN OBJECT PROCESSING | Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc. | ABDELSALAM, FATHI KAMAL | 3655 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Mar 28, 2024 |
| 18600144 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING DOOR CLEARANCE MODIFICATION | Goldense Openings Soutions LLC | KATCHEVES, BASIL S | 3633 | §103Other | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Mar 08, 2024 |
| 18541075 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED PACKAGING AND PROCESSING WITH STATIC AND DYNAMIC PAYLOAD GUARDS | Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc. | KARIM, ZIAUL | 2119 | §102§103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Dec 15, 2023 |
| 18384235 | PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING HIGH FLOW VACUUM ACQUISITION IN AUTOMATED SYSTEMS | Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc. | BESLER, CHRISTOPHER JAMES | 3726 | §103 | Final Rejection | 11d overdue | Pending | Oct 26, 2023 |
| 18384258 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED PACKAGING AND PROCESSING WITH OBJECT PLACEMENT POSE CONTROL | Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc. | HOQUE, SHAHEDA SHABNAM | 3658 | §103 | Non-Final OA | 28d overdue | Pending | Oct 26, 2023 |
| 18379853 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING WOBBLE REDUCTION IN GALVANOMETERS | Novanta Corporation | MULLINS, BURTON S | 2834 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | 75d | Pending | Oct 13, 2023 |
| 18238853 | Confined Growth of 2D Materials and Their Heterostructures | Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | KUNEMUND, ROBERT M | 1737 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Aug 28, 2023 |
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