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Nicholas J. Plionis

Examiner (ID: 7468, Phone: (571)270-3027 , Office: P/3733 )

Most Active Art Unit
3773
Art Unit(s)
3773, 3733
Total Applications
901
Issued Applications
596
Pending Applications
93
Abandoned Applications
240

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
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18/123923
Guide frame for four-way reversing valve Mar 19, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18485762 [patent_doc_number] => 20230213101 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-07-06 [patent_title] => SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GATE VALVES [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/181383 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-03-09 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 4361 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [patent_words_short_claim] => 84 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18181383 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/181383
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GATE VALVES Mar 8, 2023 Pending
Array ( [id] => 18629059 [patent_doc_number] => 20230287939 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-09-14 [patent_title] => COMPLIANT JOINT DRIVE ASSEMBLY [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/178890 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-03-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 3550 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -14 [patent_words_short_claim] => 78 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18178890 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/178890
Compliant joint drive assembly Mar 5, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19326653 [patent_doc_number] => 12044325 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-07-23 [patent_title] => Faucet structure with a valve structure and manufacturing method for manufacturing the same [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/178800 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-03-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 11 [patent_figures_cnt] => 11 [patent_no_of_words] => 6996 [patent_no_of_claims] => 9 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 639 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18178800 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/178800
Faucet structure with a valve structure and manufacturing method for manufacturing the same Mar 5, 2023 Issued
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18/178096
Handle connection systems and methods Mar 2, 2023 Issued
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18/176115
SELF-SEALING FILL NIPPLE FOR PRESSURE REGULATOR Feb 27, 2023 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 18469830 [patent_doc_number] => 20230204114 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-06-29 [patent_title] => VALVE SEATS FOR USE IN FRACTURING PUMPS [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/170662 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-02-17 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 5684 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [patent_words_short_claim] => 94 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18170662 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/170662
Valve seats for use in fracturing pumps Feb 16, 2023 Issued
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18/168132
Housing having a body and a detachably fixed lid Feb 12, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18421130 [patent_doc_number] => 20230175593 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-06-08 [patent_title] => VALVE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/106791 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-02-07 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 5204 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [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] => 18106791 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/106791
Valve assembly and method Feb 6, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18674325 [patent_doc_number] => 20230311834 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-10-05 [patent_title] => ELECTROHYDRAULIC BRAKE VALVE WITH OVERPRESSURE PROTECTION [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/163012 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-02-01 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 3570 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -18 [patent_words_short_claim] => 118 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18163012 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/163012
Electrohydraulic brake valve with overpressure protection Jan 31, 2023 Issued
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18/835509
VACUUM VALVE SYSTEM FOR A VACUUM TRANSPORT SYSTEM Jan 31, 2023 Pending
Array ( [id] => 19339726 [patent_doc_number] => 12049908 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-07-30 [patent_title] => Pressure difference generating apparatus [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/089019 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-12-27 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 10 [patent_figures_cnt] => 11 [patent_no_of_words] => 2861 [patent_no_of_claims] => 12 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 373 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18089019 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/089019
Pressure difference generating apparatus Dec 26, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18469825 [patent_doc_number] => 20230204109 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-06-29 [patent_title] => VALVE FOR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW AND USE THEREOF, AND VALVE INSERT FOR A VALVE HOUSING FOR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/145369 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-12-22 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 6320 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [patent_words_short_claim] => 168 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18145369 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/145369
VALVE FOR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW AND USE THEREOF, AND VALVE INSERT FOR A VALVE HOUSING FOR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW Dec 21, 2022 Abandoned
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18/064398
Catalyst control and withdrawal valve with tight shutoff capability Dec 11, 2022 Issued
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18/063676
Gate Valve Dec 7, 2022 Abandoned
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18/063056
Gate valve Dec 6, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19203616 [patent_doc_number] => 20240175515 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-05-30 [patent_title] => Bi-stable solenoid device, moving magnet actuator, valve and method for operating the bi-stable solenoid device [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/059635 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-11-29 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 3987 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -13 [patent_words_short_claim] => 60 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18059635 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/059635
Bi-stable solenoid device, moving magnet actuator, valve and method for operating the bi-stable solenoid device Nov 28, 2022 Issued
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18/708892
PRPRESSURE SENSING UNITARY DEVICE Nov 28, 2022 Pending
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18/722797
Valve assemblies for high-temperature wells Nov 16, 2022 Issued
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17/986633
Method of using a pipe stopper Nov 13, 2022 Issued
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