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Douglas A Hess

Examiner (ID: 13544, Phone: (571)272-6915 , Office: P/3651 )

Most Active Art Unit
3651
Art Unit(s)
3652, 3107, 3651, 3612, 3617, 2167
Total Applications
2818
Issued Applications
2452
Pending Applications
138
Abandoned Applications
259

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
Array ( [id] => 20150278 [patent_doc_number] => 20250250116 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-08-07 [patent_title] => ADJUSTABLE CHUTE STRUCTURES [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 19/183916 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2025-04-20 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 4725 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -9 [patent_words_short_claim] => 173 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 19183916 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
19/183916
Adjustable chute structures Apr 19, 2025 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20114589 [patent_doc_number] => 12364272 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-07-22 [patent_title] => Fruit post-harvest disinfection and conveying production line [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 19/026675 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2025-01-17 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 4 [patent_figures_cnt] => 4 [patent_no_of_words] => 0 [patent_no_of_claims] => 14 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 341 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 19026675 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
19/026675
Fruit post-harvest disinfection and conveying production line Jan 16, 2025 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19931544 [patent_doc_number] => 12304741 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-05-20 [patent_title] => Feeding device for subway grille main reinforcement conveying [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/925152 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2024-10-24 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 2 [patent_figures_cnt] => 2 [patent_no_of_words] => 0 [patent_no_of_claims] => 6 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 314 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18925152 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/925152
Feeding device for subway grille main reinforcement conveying Oct 23, 2024 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19754102 [patent_doc_number] => 20250042667 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-02-06 [patent_title] => ARTICLE CONVEYANCE DEVICE [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/766728 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2024-07-09 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 3109 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 151 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18766728 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/766728
ARTICLE CONVEYANCE DEVICE Jul 8, 2024 Pending
Array ( [id] => 19511809 [patent_doc_number] => 20240343495 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-10-17 [patent_title] => MODULAR CONVEYOR BELT WITH DEDICATED ACCESS ASSEMBLY [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/752162 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2024-06-24 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 5564 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [patent_words_short_claim] => 101 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18752162 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/752162
Modular conveyor belt with dedicated access assembly Jun 23, 2024 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19793102 [patent_doc_number] => 12234030 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-02-25 [patent_title] => System and method of arranging carry-on luggage in overhead compartments of passenger vehicles [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/678909 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2024-05-30 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 10 [patent_figures_cnt] => 12 [patent_no_of_words] => 3537 [patent_no_of_claims] => 18 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 85 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18678909 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/678909
System and method of arranging carry-on luggage in overhead compartments of passenger vehicles May 29, 2024 Issued
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18/674059
Article Transport Facility May 23, 2024 Pending
Array ( [id] => 19571594 [patent_doc_number] => 20240375886 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-11-14 [patent_title] => SLUG LOADING SYSTEMS WITH INDEPENDENTLY DRIVEN LOADING UNITS [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/660562 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2024-05-10 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 12495 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [patent_words_short_claim] => 153 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18660562 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/660562
SLUG LOADING SYSTEMS WITH INDEPENDENTLY DRIVEN LOADING UNITS May 9, 2024 Pending
Array ( [id] => 19403340 [patent_doc_number] => 20240286851 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-08-29 [patent_title] => OPERATING DEVICE FOR PLACING OR RETRIEVING BOTTLE-LIKE PIECE GOODS [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/655930 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2024-05-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 6391 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -18 [patent_words_short_claim] => 96 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18655930 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/655930
OPERATING DEVICE FOR PLACING OR RETRIEVING BOTTLE-LIKE PIECE GOODS May 5, 2024 Pending
Array ( [id] => 20321041 [patent_doc_number] => 20250333129 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-10-30 [patent_title] => SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPENING AND CLOSING VEHICLE DOORS DURING MANUFACTURING [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/650334 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2024-04-30 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 4649 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [patent_words_short_claim] => 95 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18650334 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/650334
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPENING AND CLOSING VEHICLE DOORS DURING MANUFACTURING Apr 29, 2024 Pending
Array ( [id] => 19360600 [patent_doc_number] => 20240262634 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-08-08 [patent_title] => TAPER CONVERTIBLE MOTORIZED CONVEYOR ROLLERS [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/641505 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2024-04-22 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 15733 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -18 [patent_words_short_claim] => 110 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18641505 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/641505
Taper convertible motorized conveyor rollers Apr 21, 2024 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19826107 [patent_doc_number] => 12246869 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-03-11 [patent_title] => Component mounting system and tape scraps collecting device [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/637720 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2024-04-17 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 12 [patent_figures_cnt] => 14 [patent_no_of_words] => 5709 [patent_no_of_claims] => 3 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 131 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18637720 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/637720
Component mounting system and tape scraps collecting device Apr 16, 2024 Issued
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18/624221
PACKAGE CONVEYANCE APPARATUS AND PACKAGE SUPPLY APPARATUS Apr 1, 2024 Pending
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18/612899
TAPER COVER SEGMENT AND METHOD Mar 20, 2024 Pending
Array ( [id] => 19839981 [patent_doc_number] => 12252349 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-03-18 [patent_title] => Grain bin unload trough conveyor auger hanger assembly and method [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/594441 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2024-03-04 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 8 [patent_figures_cnt] => 10 [patent_no_of_words] => 4120 [patent_no_of_claims] => 9 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 198 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18594441 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/594441
Grain bin unload trough conveyor auger hanger assembly and method Mar 3, 2024 Issued
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18/591511
GUARD ASSEMBLY FOR A CONVEYOR SYSTEM Feb 28, 2024 Pending
Array ( [id] => 20179284 [patent_doc_number] => 20250263242 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-08-21 [patent_title] => FEED CHAIN CONVEYOR [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/583081 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2024-02-21 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 0 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -9 [patent_words_short_claim] => 158 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18583081 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/583081
FEED CHAIN CONVEYOR Feb 20, 2024 Pending
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18/433048
MODULAR CONVEYOR BELT WITH ROD RETAINERS Feb 4, 2024 Abandoned
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18/422775
SOUND ATTENUATED CONVEYOR ROLLER ASSEMBLY Jan 24, 2024 Pending
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18/419392
Object gripping mechanism Jan 21, 2024 Issued
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