Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Technology area: Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering
26 pending office actions • 22 clients • 25 examiners • 18 art units • 0 of 26 (0%) have an AI response strategy ready
LEWIS RICE LLC manages a portfolio in Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems with 1755 career applications. The firm maintains a resolved allowance rate of 85.62 percent for applications that reach a final resolution. Achieving these results involves an average of 3.03 office actions per allowance. Currently, the firm has 17 pending office actions to address.
The 1755 career applications and 85.62 percent allowance rate reflect the firm's practice in its primary technology area. The 3.03 average office actions per allowance provides a benchmark for expected examiner interaction during the patent acquisition process. These figures offer a data-grounded view of the firm's historical performance and current workload for practitioners evaluating the firm's Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems experience.
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 |
|---|---|
| §101 only | 2 (8%) |
| §101 + other | 3 (12%) |
| §103 only | 10 (38%) |
| §102 only | 2 (8%) |
| §112 only | 1 (4%) |
| Multi-statute (no §101) | 8 (31%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRAN, THANG DUC | 2 | 76.2% | +23.2% |
| EUSTAQUIO, CAL J | 1 | 63.7% | +35.5% |
| HICKS, ANGELISA | 1 | 63.3% | +22.1% |
| TRIEU, VAN THANH | 1 | 84.5% | +13.8% |
| MATZEK, MATTHEW D | 1 | 46.3% | +36.8% |
| WINDRICH, MARCUS E | 1 | 79.2% | +7.1% |
| SANA, MOHAMMAD AZAM | 1 | 86.3% | +20.8% |
| MILLER, CHRISTOPHER E | 1 | 46.5% | +54.6% |
| HEIBER, SHANTELL LAKETA | 1 | 77.4% | +19.8% |
| FERENCE, JAMES M | 1 | 71.2% | +17.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18230603 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BED EXIT AND FALL DETECTION | BRUTUS, JOEL F | 147d overdue |
| 18230070 | WIDE AREA RFID TARGET ACQUISITION AND LOCATION SYSTEM FOR PROGRAMMING RFID DEVICES | ELLIS, SUEZU Y | 5d overdue |
| 17856029 | AGRICULTURAL COMPOSITIONS FOR IMPROVED CROP PRODUCTIVITY AND ENHANCED PHENOTYPES | JOHNSON, DANIELLE D | 12d |
| 18922950 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSENSUS IN A BLOCKCHAIN NETWORK | SANA, MOHAMMAD AZAM | 63d |
| 19073781 | AUTOMATIC AUXILIARY DRAIN FOR A FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM | HICKS, ANGELISA | — |
| 18972169 | Systems and Methods for Roadway Management Including Feedback | TRIEU, VAN THANH | — |
| 18965738 | Plant Based Anti-Microbial Fabric Treatment, Treated Fabrics, and Associated Methods | MATZEK, MATTHEW D | — |
| 18904686 | MASSAGER AND HANDLE FOR A MASSAGER | MILLER, CHRISTOPHER E | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18815324 | BADGE HOLDER INCORPORATING PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM | TRAN, THANG DUC | 44d overdue |
| 18922950 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSENSUS IN A BLOCKCHAIN NETWORK | SANA, MOHAMMAD AZAM | 63d |
| 19309873 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PACING A MASS TRANSIT VEHICLE | TRAN, THANG DUC | — |
| 19201466 | SIGNAL LIGHT PRIORITY SYSTEM UTILIZING VIDEO PROCESSING | EUSTAQUIO, CAL J | — |
| 19073781 | AUTOMATIC AUXILIARY DRAIN FOR A FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM | HICKS, ANGELISA | — |
| 18972169 | Systems and Methods for Roadway Management Including Feedback | TRIEU, VAN THANH | — |
| 18965738 | Plant Based Anti-Microbial Fabric Treatment, Treated Fabrics, and Associated Methods | MATZEK, MATTHEW D | — |
| 18904686 | MASSAGER AND HANDLE FOR A MASSAGER | MILLER, CHRISTOPHER E | — |
| Art Unit | Apps |
|---|---|
| 2686 | 2 |
| 1611 | 2 |
| 3753 | 1 |
| 2685 | 1 |
| 2166 | 1 |
| 3635 | 1 |
| 3689 | 1 |
| 3699 | 1 |
| 3786 | 1 |
| 2911 | 1 |
| App # | Title | Client | Examiner | Art Unit | Statutes | Status | Due in | AI | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19309873 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PACING A MASS TRANSIT VEHICLE | Stc, Inc. | TRAN, THANG DUC | 2686 | §103Other | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Aug 26, 2025 |
| 19201466 | SIGNAL LIGHT PRIORITY SYSTEM UTILIZING VIDEO PROCESSING | Stc, Inc. | EUSTAQUIO, CAL J | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | May 07, 2025 | |
| 19073781 | AUTOMATIC AUXILIARY DRAIN FOR A FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM | Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC | HICKS, ANGELISA | 3753 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Mar 07, 2025 |
| 18972169 | Systems and Methods for Roadway Management Including Feedback | Stc Inc. | TRIEU, VAN THANH | 2685 | §101Other | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Dec 06, 2024 |
| 18965738 | Plant Based Anti-Microbial Fabric Treatment, Treated Fabrics, and Associated Methods | Noble BioMaterials, Inc. | MATZEK, MATTHEW D | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Dec 02, 2024 | |
| 18934668 | SYNCHRONOUS DUAL BAND SIGNAL ACQUISITION AND SOURCE LOCATION SYSTEM | Rf Controls LLC | WINDRICH, MARCUS E | §103Other | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Nov 01, 2024 | |
| 18922950 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSENSUS IN A BLOCKCHAIN NETWORK | Qwiti Holdings Ii, LLC | SANA, MOHAMMAD AZAM | 2166 | §101§103Other | Final Rejection | 63d | Pending | Oct 22, 2024 |
| 18904686 | MASSAGER AND HANDLE FOR A MASSAGER | General Physiotherapy Ii LLC | MILLER, CHRISTOPHER E | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Oct 02, 2024 | |
| 18825569 | DETECTING LOCATION WITHIN A NETWORK | Ivani, LLC | HEIBER, SHANTELL LAKETA | §101 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Sep 05, 2024 | |
| 18815324 | BADGE HOLDER INCORPORATING PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM | Kwema, Inc. | TRAN, THANG DUC | 2686 | §103 | Final Rejection | 44d overdue | Pending | Aug 26, 2024 |
| 18813952 | REINFORCING BRACKET | Grabber Construction Products, Inc. | FERENCE, JAMES M | 3635 | §102§103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Aug 23, 2024 |
| 18793019 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RAPID TRAVERSAL OF A DYNAMIC SEARCH TREE | Anmarth, LLC | FRUNZI, VICTORIA E. | 3689 | §101§103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Aug 02, 2024 |
| 18737672 | PORTABLE UPDATE HUB | Election Systems & Software, LLC | JONES, COURTNEY PATRICE | 3699 | §102 | Non-Final OA | 9d | Pending | Jun 07, 2024 |
| 18641030 | POLYMER FILM ANTIPERSPIRANT AND GRIP ENHANCER | Miller Biosciences LLC | BAEK, BONG-SOOK | 1611 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Apr 19, 2024 |
| 18633246 | LIGHT-ACTIVATED CHLORINE DIOXIDE-RELEASING POWDER | Phiex Technologies, Inc. | PURDY, KYLE A | 1611 | §103 | Final Rejection | 4d overdue | Pending | Apr 11, 2024 |
| 18435852 | ALIPHATIC ANION EXCHANGE POLYMERS | Versogen, Inc. | LEE, RIP A | §102 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Feb 07, 2024 | |
| 18505721 | ORTHOTIC CLUBFOOT DEVICE AND METHOD | D-Bar Enterprises, LLC | NELSON, KERI JESSICA | 3786 | §103 | Final Rejection | 4d overdue | Pending | Nov 09, 2023 |
| 35522300 | Hockey protective shin pad | INA International Ltd. | JOHNSON, JUSTIN ALAN | 2911 | §112 | Non-Final OA | 4d overdue | Pending | Sep 12, 2023 |
| 18230603 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BED EXIT AND FALL DETECTION | Foresite Healthcare, LLC | BRUTUS, JOEL F | 3797 | §101§102§103 | Non-Final OA | 147d overdue | Pending | Aug 04, 2023 |
| 18276019 | OXIDATION RESISTANT POLYMERS FOR USE AS ANION EXCHANGE MEMBRANES AND IONOMERS | Versogen, Inc. | ZIMMER, MARC S | 1765 | §102§103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Aug 04, 2023 |
| 18230070 | WIDE AREA RFID TARGET ACQUISITION AND LOCATION SYSTEM FOR PROGRAMMING RFID DEVICES | Rf Controls LLC | ELLIS, SUEZU Y | 2876 | §103§112 | Final Rejection | 5d overdue | Pending | Aug 03, 2023 |
| 18141885 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SIMULTANEOUS DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF MICROORGANISMS WITHIN A FLUID SAMPLE | Bacterioscan, Inc. | KRCHA, MATTHEW D | 1796 | §103 | Non-Final OA | 75d | Pending | May 01, 2023 |
| 18139161 | BONDABLE ORTHODONTIC POST AND ALIGNMENT SYSTEM | Ortho Solutions, Lc Dba Dynaflex | MORAN, EDWARD JOHN | 3772 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Apr 25, 2023 |
| 17856029 | AGRICULTURAL COMPOSITIONS FOR IMPROVED CROP PRODUCTIVITY AND ENHANCED PHENOTYPES | Spogen Biotech Inc. | JOHNSON, DANIELLE D | 1617 | §102§103§112 | Non-Final OA | 12d | Pending | Jul 01, 2022 |
| 17744209 | LIME HYDRATE WITH IMPROVED REACTIVITY VIA ADDITIVES | Mississippi Lime Company | DIAZ, MATTHEW R | 1761 | §103 | Non-Final OA | 9d overdue | Pending | May 13, 2022 |
| 17381002 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING AND MONITORING RESPIRATION, CARDIAC FUNCTION, AND OTHER HEALTH DATA FROM PHYSICAL INPUT | Foresite Healthcare, LLC | CATINA, MICHAEL ANTHONY | 3700 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Jul 20, 2021 |
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