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John A. Ward

Examiner (ID: 14830)

Most Active Art Unit
2875
Art Unit(s)
2875, 2885
Total Applications
1293
Issued Applications
1015
Pending Applications
41
Abandoned Applications
239

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
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18/541986
Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box Dec 14, 2023 Pending
Array ( [id] => 19592621 [patent_doc_number] => 12150434 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-11-26 [patent_title] => Methods for treating or reducing susceptibility of bees to infection with a bee feeder having labyrinthine passages [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/447127 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-08-09 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 11 [patent_figures_cnt] => 19 [patent_no_of_words] => 7179 [patent_no_of_claims] => 15 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 205 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18447127 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/447127
Methods for treating or reducing susceptibility of bees to infection with a bee feeder having labyrinthine passages Aug 8, 2023 Issued
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18/099192
Spacecraft device with increased cargo capacities, and associated systems and methods Jan 18, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19311343 [patent_doc_number] => 12037143 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-07-16 [patent_title] => Spacecraft multifunction connecting mechanisms including interchangeable port opening docking mechanisms, and associated systems and methods [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/079819 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-12-12 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 7 [patent_figures_cnt] => 14 [patent_no_of_words] => 3706 [patent_no_of_claims] => 10 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 211 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18079819 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/079819
Spacecraft multifunction connecting mechanisms including interchangeable port opening docking mechanisms, and associated systems and methods Dec 11, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18294222 [patent_doc_number] => 20230103908 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-04-06 [patent_title] => EXPANDABLE LAVATORY AND CABIN CONFIGURATION INCLUDING DEDICATED SEATING AREA AND EXPANDABLE LAVATORY [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/955363 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-09-28 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 4279 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -13 [patent_words_short_claim] => 174 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17955363 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/955363
Expandable lavatory and cabin configuration including dedicated seating area and expandable lavatory Sep 27, 2022 Issued
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17/954817
EXHAUSTING OF HOT GASES FROM WITHIN AN AIRCRAFT Sep 27, 2022 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 18717552 [patent_doc_number] => 11794881 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-10-24 [patent_title] => Maritime vehicle with surface array of transducers controlling drag [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/879128 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-08-02 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 5 [patent_figures_cnt] => 12 [patent_no_of_words] => 5019 [patent_no_of_claims] => 9 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 493 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17879128 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/879128
Maritime vehicle with surface array of transducers controlling drag Aug 1, 2022 Issued
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17/718489
Aircraft having cooling system for distributing heat transfer liquid to different regions of aircraft Apr 11, 2022 Issued
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17/718050
RADIATING COUPLING HEAT PIPE Apr 10, 2022 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 17929426 [patent_doc_number] => 20220324551 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-10-13 [patent_title] => DRIVE SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED TORQUE SENSING DEVICE [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/714534 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-04-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 3301 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -16 [patent_words_short_claim] => 152 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17714534 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/714534
Drive system with integrated torque sensing device Apr 5, 2022 Issued
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17/714474
Seat assemblies and methods for changing a passenger sitting angle according to aircraft flight mode Apr 5, 2022 Issued
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17/654898
RUNWAY ARRANGEMENT FOR SIMULTANEOUS LANDING AND TAKE OFF Mar 14, 2022 Abandoned
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17/690081
Compliant root structure for connecting an airfoil to a fuselage Mar 8, 2022 Issued
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17/576653
Passenger positioning devices for aircraft seats for regulatory compliance Jan 13, 2022 Issued
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17/538161
Fold-out satellite with integrated radiator panel Nov 29, 2021 Issued
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17/500028
Interior layout of an aircraft cabin and associated method Oct 12, 2021 Issued
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17/485101
In-floor adapter for a cargo deck of a cargo handling system Sep 23, 2021 Issued
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17/478440
System and method for thermal control of powered systems on-board a flight vehicle using phase change materials (PCMs) Sep 16, 2021 Issued
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17/463670
Partially flexible solar array structure Aug 31, 2021 Issued
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17/380279
Method for monitoring bee visits to a bee feeder having labyrinthine passages Jul 19, 2021 Issued
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