Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Technology areas: Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems • Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering
38 pending office actions • 28 clients • 35 examiners • 27 art units • 0 of 38 (0%) have an AI response strategy ready
SHOOK, HARDY & BACON LLP has managed 2602 career applications, primarily in the Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems technology area. The firm has achieved a resolved allowance rate pct of 89.78. Currently, there are 34 pending office actions in its docket. The 2602 career applications reflect the firm's experience in handling mechanical and e-commerce related inventions.
The average office actions per allowance for this profile is 2.85. This figure suggests the prosecution process for reaching an allowance in the Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems field. The 89.78 resolved allowance rate pct is an indicator of success for the 2602 career applications managed by the firm. With 34 pending office actions, the firm is actively engaged in the examination process. These data points offer a concise summary of the firm's performance and its focus on transportation and mechanical technology.
Based on the USPTO statutory response window for each pending office action. 14 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. 14 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 | 4 (11%) |
| §101 + other | 6 (16%) |
| §103 only | 13 (34%) |
| §102 only | 4 (11%) |
| §112 only | 1 (3%) |
| Double-patenting + other | 1 (3%) |
| Multi-statute (no §101) | 9 (24%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANDRIDGE, CHRISTOPHER R. | 2 | 65.9% | +35.4% |
| BALDRIGHI, ERIC C | 2 | 42.2% | +41.7% |
| PRUITT, JUSTIN A | 2 | 61.9% | +15.4% |
| ADJAGBE, MAXIME M | 1 | 84.2% | +9.6% |
| MILEF, ELDA G | 1 | 41.1% | +8.2% |
| OLADAPO, TAIWO | 1 | 52.9% | +11.8% |
| SUBRAMANIAN, VISWANATHAN | 1 | 81.0% | +20.3% |
| SMITH, CHAIM A | 1 | 39.2% | +51.2% |
| NORTON, JENNIFER L | 1 | 49.8% | +2.5% |
| CAMPANELL, FRANCIS C | 1 | 72.9% | +9.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18466534 | MANAGING VENDOR OFFERS | SPAR, ILANA L | 168d overdue |
| 18176939 | DEEP LEARNING-ASSISTED APPROACH FOR ACCURATE HISTOLOGIC GRADING AND EARLY DETECTION OF DYSPLASIA | SIOZOPOULOS, CONSTANTINE B | 59d overdue |
| 18408342 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A BLADE FOR A GAS TURBINE, TURBINE BLADE, AND GAS TURBINE | PRUITT, JUSTIN A | 58d overdue |
| 18256835 | PACKAGING MACHINE FOR PAPER BAGS | WITTENSCHLAEGER, THOMAS M | 38d overdue |
| 18763956 | DYNAMIC DISCOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD | NGUYEN, LIZ P | 1d overdue |
| 18573606 | STRUCTURAL TEMPLATE FOR PRODUCING A STAMPING TOOL FOR STAMPING A THIN-FILM ELEMENT, USE OF A STRUCTURAL TEMPLATE, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A STRUCTURAL TEMPLATE | MORENO HERNANDEZ, JERZI H | 14d |
| 18583553 | LID-SECURING MECHANISM, BEVERAGE CONTAINER WITH LID-SECURING MECHANISM, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME | BALDRIGHI, ERIC C | 53d |
| 19434446 | RING SEGMENT COOLING STRUCTURE, RING SEGMENT INCLUDING SAME, AND GAS TURBINE | ADJAGBE, MAXIME 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18408342 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A BLADE FOR A GAS TURBINE, TURBINE BLADE, AND GAS TURBINE | PRUITT, JUSTIN A | 58d overdue |
| 18408763 | FLOW BODY FOR A GAS TURBINE, GAS TURBINE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FLOW BODY FOR A GAS TURBINE, AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING A FLOW BODY OF A GAS TURBINE | PRUITT, JUSTIN A | 6d |
| 18583553 | LID-SECURING MECHANISM, BEVERAGE CONTAINER WITH LID-SECURING MECHANISM, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME | BALDRIGHI, ERIC C | 53d |
| 19037979 | IRRIGATION SYSTEM HAVING FLEXIBLE JOINTS AND IMPROVED END SEGMENTS FOR REDUCING WATER DISTRIBUTION DEAD ZONES | DANDRIDGE, CHRISTOPHER R. | — |
| 18971803 | NO SPILL STRAW | BALDRIGHI, ERIC C | — |
| 18965321 | FCC CO-PROCESSING OF BIOMASS OIL WITH HYDROGEN RICH CO-FEED | OLADAPO, TAIWO | — |
| 18966054 | ELECTRICALLY EXCITED MACHINE AND CONTACTLESS ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ELECTRICALLY EXCITED MACHINE | SUBRAMANIAN, VISWANATHAN | — |
| 18962366 | ASEPTIC CONCENTRATED LIQUID BEVERAGE CONTAINER | SMITH, CHAIM A | — |
| Art Unit | Apps |
|---|---|
| 3745 | 3 |
| 3733 | 2 |
| 3622 | 2 |
| 3694 | 1 |
| 2834 | 1 |
| 2117 | 1 |
| 3752 | 1 |
| 3696 | 1 |
| 2668 | 1 |
| 3799 | 1 |
| App # | Title | Client | Examiner | Art Unit | Statutes | Status | Due in | AI | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19434446 | RING SEGMENT COOLING STRUCTURE, RING SEGMENT INCLUDING SAME, AND GAS TURBINE | UIF (University Industry Foundation), Yonsei University | ADJAGBE, MAXIME M | 3745 | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 19242218 | TRADE CREDIT DAILY VIRTUAL CARD | Multi Service Technology Solutions, Inc. | MILEF, ELDA G | 3694 | §101 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jun 18, 2025 |
| 19037979 | IRRIGATION SYSTEM HAVING FLEXIBLE JOINTS AND IMPROVED END SEGMENTS FOR REDUCING WATER DISTRIBUTION DEAD ZONES | Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc. | DANDRIDGE, CHRISTOPHER R. | §102§103DP | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jan 27, 2025 | |
| 18971803 | NO SPILL STRAW | Brumate, Inc. | BALDRIGHI, ERIC C | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Dec 06, 2024 | |
| 18965321 | FCC CO-PROCESSING OF BIOMASS OIL WITH HYDROGEN RICH CO-FEED | ExxonMobil | OLADAPO, TAIWO | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Dec 02, 2024 | |
| 18966054 | ELECTRICALLY EXCITED MACHINE AND CONTACTLESS ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ELECTRICALLY EXCITED MACHINE | Mahle International GmbH | SUBRAMANIAN, VISWANATHAN | 2834 | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Dec 02, 2024 |
| 18962366 | ASEPTIC CONCENTRATED LIQUID BEVERAGE CONTAINER | Tc Heartland LLC | SMITH, CHAIM A | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| 18940628 | DYNAMIC FLUID APPLICATION CONTROLLER | Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc. | NORTON, JENNIFER L | 2117 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Nov 07, 2024 |
| 18930086 | METAL VANADATES AS OXYGEN CARRIERS FOR DEHYDROGENATION | U.S. Department of Energy | CAMPANELL, FRANCIS C | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Oct 29, 2024 | |
| 18899558 | IRRIGATION SYSTEM HAVING IMPROVED END BOOM FOR REDUCING WATER DISTRIBUTION DEAD ZONES | Reinke Manufacturing Co., Inc. | DANDRIDGE, CHRISTOPHER R. | 3752 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Sep 27, 2024 |
| 18793520 | BEVERAGE CONTAINER WITH REMOVABLE SLEEVE OR BOOT | Brumate, Inc. | KIRSCH, ANDREW THOMAS | 3733 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Aug 02, 2024 |
| 18763956 | DYNAMIC DISCOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD | Pollen, Inc. | NGUYEN, LIZ P | 3696 | §101Other | Non-Final OA | 1d overdue | Pending | Jul 03, 2024 |
| 18680538 | STRUCTURAL IMAGE MARKING TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION SECURITY AND SOURCE DETECTION | Echomark, Inc. | TRAN, PHUOC | 2668 | §102 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | May 31, 2024 |
| 18677242 | GAS TURBINE PLANT WITH AMMONIA DECOMPOSITION SYSTEM | DOOSAN ENERBILITY CO., LTD. | KIM, TAE JUN | 3799 | §103 | Final Rejection | 27d | Pending | May 29, 2024 |
| 18644695 | LEVERAGING GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO GENERATE CONTENT CORRESPONDING TO A PERSONA | Global Prairie Pbc, Inc. | TODD, GREGORY G | §102 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Apr 24, 2024 | |
| 18600276 | SECURE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM FOR DUE PROCESS | Lightning Dep Inc. D/B/A Lightning Law | MONTALVO, CARLOS FERNANDO | 3629 | §101§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Mar 08, 2024 |
| 18583553 | LID-SECURING MECHANISM, BEVERAGE CONTAINER WITH LID-SECURING MECHANISM, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME | Brumate, Inc. | BALDRIGHI, ERIC C | 3733 | §102§103§112 | Non-Final OA | 53d | Pending | Feb 21, 2024 |
| 18430439 | DOCUMENT SOURCE DETECTION USING BIGRAM SPACING | Echomark, Inc. | BURLESON, MICHAEL L | 2681 | §103 | Non-Final OA | 61d | Pending | Feb 01, 2024 |
| 18419743 | REVERSIBLE DECK PLANK | Fairway Architectural Railing Solutions | HERRING, BRENT W | 3633 | §102 | Final Rejection | 20d | Pending | Jan 23, 2024 |
| 18414978 | PARTNER AND USER GATEWAY TOOL | Multi Service Technology Solutions, Inc. | MUSTAFA, MOHAMMED H | 3693 | §101§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jan 17, 2024 |
| 18408763 | FLOW BODY FOR A GAS TURBINE, GAS TURBINE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FLOW BODY FOR A GAS TURBINE, AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING A FLOW BODY OF A GAS TURBINE | DOOSAN ENERBILITY CO., LTD. | PRUITT, JUSTIN A | 3745 | §103 | Final Rejection | 6d | Pending | Jan 10, 2024 |
| 18408342 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A BLADE FOR A GAS TURBINE, TURBINE BLADE, AND GAS TURBINE | DOOSAN ENERBILITY CO., LTD. | PRUITT, JUSTIN A | 3745 | §103§112 | Final Rejection | 58d overdue | Pending | Jan 09, 2024 |
| 18405808 | BATTERY SYSTEM FOR WEARABLE HEADGEAR DEVICE | Realwear, Inc. | CARRICO, ROBERT SCOTT | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jan 05, 2024 | |
| 18573606 | STRUCTURAL TEMPLATE FOR PRODUCING A STAMPING TOOL FOR STAMPING A THIN-FILM ELEMENT, USE OF A STRUCTURAL TEMPLATE, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A STRUCTURAL TEMPLATE | Karlsruher Institut Für Technologie | MORENO HERNANDEZ, JERZI H | 1743 | §102§103 | Final Rejection | 14d | Pending | Dec 22, 2023 |
| 18541752 | SECURE INFORMATION RETRIEVAL | Advisor First, LLC | LEE, GIL H | 2446 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Dec 15, 2023 |
| 18485090 | ANHYDROUS ORAL PHARMACEUTICAL SUSPENSIONS | Professional Compounding Centers Of America, Inc. | KIM, DANIELLE A | 1613 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Oct 11, 2023 |
| 18466534 | MANAGING VENDOR OFFERS | Ycs Group, LLC | SPAR, ILANA L | 3622 | §101§103 | Final Rejection | 168d overdue | Pending | Sep 13, 2023 |
| 18464950 | AUTOMATIC ANIMAL FEEDING SYSTEM | Paws Forward Inc. | ALMATRAHI, SAHAR FARIS | 3643 | §101§102§103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Sep 11, 2023 |
| 18464946 | AUTOMATIC ANIMAL FEEDING SYSTEM COMPRISING WEIGHT SENSOR AND ANALYTICS SYSTEM | Paws Forward Inc. | SCOTT, JACOB S | 3655 | §101§102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Sep 11, 2023 |
| 18256835 | PACKAGING MACHINE FOR PAPER BAGS | Hdg - Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH | WITTENSCHLAEGER, THOMAS M | 3731 | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | 38d overdue | Pending | Sep 08, 2023 |
| 18264740 | RENEWABLE ARCTIC DIESEL PRODUCTION | ExxonMobil | CEPLUCH, ALYSSA L | 1772 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Aug 08, 2023 |
| 18176939 | DEEP LEARNING-ASSISTED APPROACH FOR ACCURATE HISTOLOGIC GRADING AND EARLY DETECTION OF DYSPLASIA | UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT COLUMBIA | SIOZOPOULOS, CONSTANTINE B | 3686 | §101 | Final Rejection | 59d overdue | Pending | Mar 01, 2023 |
| 18102644 | AUTOMATED PLATE SHAPING AND VERIFICATION | Huntington Ingalls, Inc. | ABOAGYE, MICHAEL | 1733 | §112 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Jan 27, 2023 |
| 18100536 | Sintered Anode For Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell | Fuelcell Energy, Inc. | ROSENBAUM, AMANDA R | 1752 | §103 | Final Rejection | 29d | Pending | Jan 23, 2023 |
| 18086829 | SPRING MECHANISM FOR ROCKER ASSEMBLY AND ROCKER ASSEMBLY COMPRISING THE SAME | Leggett & Platt (Jiaxing) Co., Ltd. | SAHNI, VISHAL R | 3616 | §103 | Final Rejection | 16d overdue | Pending | Dec 22, 2022 |
| 18085047 | MANAGING VENDOR OFFERS | Ycs Group, LLC | WOODWORTH, II, ALLAN J | 3622 | §101 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Dec 20, 2022 |
| 17589182 | ANCHORED BRACHYTHERAPY DEVICE | Positive Energy, LLC | HONRATH, MARC D | 3791 | §102 | Non-Final OA | 30d | Pending | Jan 31, 2022 |
| 17034756 | CONCISELY AND EFFICIENTLY RENDERING A USER INTERFACE FOR DISPARATE COMPLIANCE SUBJECTS | Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | GAVIN, KRISTIN ELIZABETH | 3624 | §101§103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Sep 28, 2020 |
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