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Karen Cheng

Examiner (ID: 18485, Phone: (571)270-7381 , Office: P/1626 )

Most Active Art Unit
1626
Art Unit(s)
1623, 1621, 1622, 1626
Total Applications
1007
Issued Applications
710
Pending Applications
93
Abandoned Applications
234

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
Array ( [id] => 20271732 [patent_doc_number] => 12441501 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-10-14 [patent_title] => Device for moving containers, an apparatus and a method for producing pharmaceutical or biotechnological articles [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/270932 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-01-11 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 14 [patent_figures_cnt] => 22 [patent_no_of_words] => 1082 [patent_no_of_claims] => 17 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 289 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18270932 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/270932
Device for moving containers, an apparatus and a method for producing pharmaceutical or biotechnological articles Jan 10, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17562884 [patent_doc_number] => 20220127033 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-04-28 [patent_title] => APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING A RIGID BODY FROM ITS CONTENTS [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/569726 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-01-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 5477 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -15 [patent_words_short_claim] => 244 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17569726 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/569726
System adapted to promote re-utilization of a rejected container loaded with content Jan 5, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19112420 [patent_doc_number] => 20240124170 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-04-18 [patent_title] => PRODUCT-CONTAINING OUTER BAG, BAG FEEDING DEVICE, AND SUPPLY METHOD [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/546701 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-01-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 20905 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -22 [patent_words_short_claim] => 122 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18546701 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/546701
Product-containing outer bag, bag feeding device, and supply method Jan 5, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19050543 [patent_doc_number] => 20240092512 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-03-21 [patent_title] => FILLING SYSTEMS AND RELATED CONTAINER ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/269522 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-12-27 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 16329 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -16 [patent_words_short_claim] => 1 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18269522 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/269522
Filling systems and related container assemblies and methods Dec 26, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19961352 [patent_doc_number] => 12330831 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-06-17 [patent_title] => Automatic conditioning station for frozen foods [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/723462 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-12-22 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 4 [patent_figures_cnt] => 4 [patent_no_of_words] => 0 [patent_no_of_claims] => 21 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 199 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18723462 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/723462
Automatic conditioning station for frozen foods Dec 21, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17504779 [patent_doc_number] => 20220097881 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-03-31 [patent_title] => SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILLING A CONTAINER WITH FRAGILE FRUIT [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/547642 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-12-10 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 6382 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -18 [patent_words_short_claim] => 45 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17547642 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/547642
System and method for filling a container with fragile fruit Dec 9, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19033798 [patent_doc_number] => 20240083613 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-03-14 [patent_title] => DEVICE FOR THE MECHANICAL HANDLING OF A FLEXIBLE BAG PLACED IN A HOLDER, AND LOGISTICAL PARCEL SORTING INSTALLATION COMPRISING SUCH A DEVICE [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/272664 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-12-08 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 2297 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -12 [patent_words_short_claim] => 145 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18272664 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/272664
Device for the mechanical handling of a flexible bag placed in a holder, and logistical parcel sorting installation comprising such a device Dec 7, 2021 Issued
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17/543462
DEVICE FOR FILLING A BAG, BAG CONTOUR SEALING TOOL, SEALING TOOL, METHOD FOR FILLING A BAG, METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BAG, SYSTEM AND BAG Dec 5, 2021 Abandoned
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17/533670
Method for producing a package Nov 22, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17473697 [patent_doc_number] => 20220081201 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-03-17 [patent_title] => Moisture Prevention Packaging System and Method [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/534003 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-11-23 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 3271 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -7 [patent_words_short_claim] => 109 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17534003 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/534003
Moisture prevention packaging method Nov 22, 2021 Issued
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18/252663
Method for providing at least one utensil wrapped in a napkin, apparatus for wrapping a napkin around at least one utensil, utensil picker and magazine for storing utensils Nov 10, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17428182 [patent_doc_number] => 20220055890 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-02-24 [patent_title] => Method For Manufacturing An Innerspring Unit [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/521060 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-11-08 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 3921 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -10 [patent_words_short_claim] => 128 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17521060 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/521060
Method for manufacturing an innerspring unit Nov 7, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18620170 [patent_doc_number] => 11753196 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-09-12 [patent_title] => Vacuum sealer and method of sealing same [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/521105 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-11-08 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 3 [patent_figures_cnt] => 8 [patent_no_of_words] => 4124 [patent_no_of_claims] => 14 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 100 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17521105 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/521105
Vacuum sealer and method of sealing same Nov 7, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18518308 [patent_doc_number] => 11708185 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-07-25 [patent_title] => Modified atmosphere packaging machine [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/519972 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-11-05 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 9 [patent_figures_cnt] => 9 [patent_no_of_words] => 6877 [patent_no_of_claims] => 16 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 287 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17519972 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/519972
Modified atmosphere packaging machine Nov 4, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18172512 [patent_doc_number] => 11572208 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-02-07 [patent_title] => Packaging apparatus for small piece goods and method for producing a blister tube comprising a plurality of blister bags [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/520029 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-11-05 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 6 [patent_figures_cnt] => 13 [patent_no_of_words] => 6666 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 98 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17520029 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/520029
Packaging apparatus for small piece goods and method for producing a blister tube comprising a plurality of blister bags Nov 4, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18878726 [patent_doc_number] => 20240002095 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-01-04 [patent_title] => STRAP-FEEDING ASSEMBLY WITH STRAP-SIZE-ADJUSTMENT FEATURES [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/253139 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-11-01 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 9979 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -18 [patent_words_short_claim] => 2 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18253139 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/253139
Strap-feeding assembly with strap-size-adjustment features Oct 31, 2021 Issued
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17/515100
Dispensing Apparatus and Method for Stacked Containers Oct 28, 2021 Abandoned
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17/495943
Beverage bottle and container handling arrangement for handling beverage bottles, cans, or similar containers, and a method of operating a beverage bottle and container handling arrangement Oct 6, 2021 Issued
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17/492644
Systems, apparatus and methods for engaging a cap releasably secured in a container Oct 2, 2021 Issued
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17/485618
Hole punching and spindle stuffing after bagger Sep 26, 2021 Issued
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