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Melanie Torres Williams

Examiner (ID: 9104, Phone: (571)272-7127 , Office: P/3657 )

Most Active Art Unit
3657
Art Unit(s)
3613, 3616, 3683, 3657
Total Applications
1586
Issued Applications
1292
Pending Applications
104
Abandoned Applications
211

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
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18/206115
Vehicle location assistance using audible signals Jun 5, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19873388 [patent_doc_number] => 12266255 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-04-01 [patent_title] => Apparatus and method to display wheelchair information on a bus [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/329626 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-06-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 14 [patent_figures_cnt] => 14 [patent_no_of_words] => 9026 [patent_no_of_claims] => 18 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 4 [patent_words_short_claim] => 68 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18329626 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/329626
Apparatus and method to display wheelchair information on a bus Jun 5, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18679236 [patent_doc_number] => 20230316890 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-10-05 [patent_title] => Multi-functional Porch Light and Signaling System [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/329478 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-06-05 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 6543 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -12 [patent_words_short_claim] => 72 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18329478 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/329478
Multi-functional Porch Light and Signaling System Jun 4, 2023 Pending
Array ( [id] => 18816152 [patent_doc_number] => 20230390492 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-12-07 [patent_title] => COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUSES [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/205714 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-06-05 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 22748 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -18 [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] => 18205714 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/205714
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUSES Jun 4, 2023 Pending
Array ( [id] => 20111071 [patent_doc_number] => 12361803 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-07-15 [patent_title] => Response management in an indoor facility [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/202305 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-05-26 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 9 [patent_figures_cnt] => 9 [patent_no_of_words] => 14674 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 4 [patent_words_short_claim] => 45 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18202305 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/202305
Response management in an indoor facility May 25, 2023 Issued
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18/322700
Device and method for controlling interactive perceptual experience in dog training May 23, 2023 Issued
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18/198634
Automatic zone boundary adjustment May 16, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19938618 [patent_doc_number] => 12310731 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-05-27 [patent_title] => Method and system for determining and monitoring relative consciousness of a subject [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/319211 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-05-17 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 9 [patent_figures_cnt] => 9 [patent_no_of_words] => 4907 [patent_no_of_claims] => 15 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 204 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18319211 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/319211
Method and system for determining and monitoring relative consciousness of a subject May 16, 2023 Issued
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18/196435
Obstruction zone generation device and method May 11, 2023 Issued
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18/315188
Alert systems for senior living engagement and care support platforms May 9, 2023 Issued
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18/143936
Circuit breaker handle indication using opto-mechanical design May 4, 2023 Issued
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18/142693
integrated system for fitness monitoring and tracking using a microcontroller and sensor suite with a battery module, wireless data transfer modules and charging capabilities for animals May 2, 2023 Pending
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18/139370
Road traffic control system Apr 25, 2023 Issued
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18/307158
Toll module Apr 25, 2023 Issued
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18/137783
System and method for processing bank transactions Apr 20, 2023 Issued
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18/303143
Tamper detection for intrinsically-safe or explosion-proof enclosures Apr 18, 2023 Issued
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18/301953
Sensor-based detection of violation of premises rules and identification of maintenance demands Apr 16, 2023 Issued
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18/299928
Acoustic sensing of proximate obstacles Apr 12, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19491364 [patent_doc_number] => 12110055 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-10-08 [patent_title] => Driver in the loop parallel parking assistance system [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/299263 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-04-12 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 6 [patent_figures_cnt] => 9 [patent_no_of_words] => 8865 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [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] => 18299263 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/299263
Driver in the loop parallel parking assistance system Apr 11, 2023 Issued
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18/131497
LED traffic light system Apr 5, 2023 Issued
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