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Robert J. Hicks

Examiner (ID: 2004, Phone: (571)270-1893 , Office: P/3728 )

Most Active Art Unit
3728
Art Unit(s)
3781, 3728, 3736, 3709
Total Applications
1996
Issued Applications
1426
Pending Applications
70
Abandoned Applications
520

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
Array ( [id] => 19368090 [patent_doc_number] => 12060157 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-08-13 [patent_title] => Mount for double-walled vessel, vessel comprising a mount and vehicle comprising a vessel [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/853265 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-06-29 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 4 [patent_figures_cnt] => 4 [patent_no_of_words] => 5702 [patent_no_of_claims] => 15 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 124 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17853265 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/853265
Mount for double-walled vessel, vessel comprising a mount and vehicle comprising a vessel Jun 28, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17910637 [patent_doc_number] => 20220313031 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-10-06 [patent_title] => CONTAINER HAVING A PUSH-BUTTON ACTIVATED, POP-OPEN LID [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/847481 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-06-23 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 4602 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -14 [patent_words_short_claim] => 137 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17847481 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/847481
Container having a push-button activated, pop-open lid Jun 22, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20622410 [patent_doc_number] => 12589905 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2026-03-31 [patent_title] => Fiber-based container [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/571716 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-06-16 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 1 [patent_figures_cnt] => 1 [patent_no_of_words] => 0 [patent_no_of_claims] => 28 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 48 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18571716 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/571716
Fiber-based container Jun 15, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18825124 [patent_doc_number] => 11840392 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-12-12 [patent_title] => Gag gift tampon cork applicator [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/841466 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-06-15 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 2 [patent_figures_cnt] => 2 [patent_no_of_words] => 994 [patent_no_of_claims] => 12 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 76 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17841466 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/841466
Gag gift tampon cork applicator Jun 14, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17895127 [patent_doc_number] => 20220304789 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-09-29 [patent_title] => LEECH THERAPY DEVICE [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/840570 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-06-14 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 2577 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -14 [patent_words_short_claim] => 58 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17840570 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/840570
LEECH THERAPY DEVICE Jun 13, 2022 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 18665999 [patent_doc_number] => 11772875 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-10-03 [patent_title] => System to hold multiple beverage containers [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/834348 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-06-07 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 10 [patent_figures_cnt] => 15 [patent_no_of_words] => 5082 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 135 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17834348 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/834348
System to hold multiple beverage containers Jun 6, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19381881 [patent_doc_number] => 20240271751 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-08-15 [patent_title] => TANK FOR TRANSPORTING CRYOGENIC FLUIDS [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/568904 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-06-03 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 1167 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -9 [patent_words_short_claim] => 134 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18568904 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/568904
Tank for transporting cryogenic fluids Jun 2, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18077049 [patent_doc_number] => 20220402661 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-12-22 [patent_title] => SEALING SYSTEM FOR CONTAINER COMPRISING A MATERIAL [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/830833 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-06-02 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 4351 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -11 [patent_words_short_claim] => 117 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17830833 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/830833
Sealing system for container comprising a material Jun 1, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18888591 [patent_doc_number] => 11867358 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-01-09 [patent_title] => Tank having enhanced insulation combining thermal insulation mats with microspheres, and method of manufacturing such a tank [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/830175 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-06-01 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 4 [patent_figures_cnt] => 19 [patent_no_of_words] => 4041 [patent_no_of_claims] => 14 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 106 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17830175 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/830175
Tank having enhanced insulation combining thermal insulation mats with microspheres, and method of manufacturing such a tank May 31, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18078368 [patent_doc_number] => 20220403980 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-12-22 [patent_title] => STORAGE TANK FOR LIQUID HYDROGEN [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/825329 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-05-26 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 3573 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -19 [patent_words_short_claim] => 79 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17825329 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/825329
Storage tank for liquid hydrogen May 25, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20730024 [patent_doc_number] => 12637270 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2026-05-26 [patent_title] => Container closure [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/564587 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-05-24 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 4 [patent_figures_cnt] => 8 [patent_no_of_words] => 0 [patent_no_of_claims] => 22 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 142 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18564587 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/564587
Container closure May 23, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19423336 [patent_doc_number] => 12082725 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-09-10 [patent_title] => Beverage container cover assembly [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/747341 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-05-18 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 13 [patent_figures_cnt] => 42 [patent_no_of_words] => 5926 [patent_no_of_claims] => 16 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 299 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17747341 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/747341
Beverage container cover assembly May 17, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20402074 [patent_doc_number] => 12492041 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-12-09 [patent_title] => Continuous stretch blow moulding system applied to specified integral handle pet preform and container structures [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/560562 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-05-12 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 54 [patent_figures_cnt] => 73 [patent_no_of_words] => 18771 [patent_no_of_claims] => 25 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 71 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18560562 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/560562
Continuous stretch blow moulding system applied to specified integral handle pet preform and container structures May 11, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18037185 [patent_doc_number] => 20220381400 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-12-01 [patent_title] => CONTAINERS AND METHODS FOR PROTECTING PRESSURE VESSELS [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/662794 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-05-10 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 13802 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -19 [patent_words_short_claim] => 108 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17662794 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/662794
Containers and methods for protecting pressure vessels May 9, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19120587 [patent_doc_number] => 11964553 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-04-23 [patent_title] => Self-sealing coating for fuel tanks [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/738670 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-05-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 5 [patent_figures_cnt] => 5 [patent_no_of_words] => 9099 [patent_no_of_claims] => 28 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 83 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17738670 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/738670
Self-sealing coating for fuel tanks May 5, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17990957 [patent_doc_number] => 20220356994 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-11-10 [patent_title] => LARGE-SCALE VACUUM INSULATED CRYOGENIC STORAGE [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/737760 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-05-05 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 2885 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [patent_words_short_claim] => 56 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17737760 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/737760
Large-scale vacuum insulated cryogenic storage May 4, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20505735 [patent_doc_number] => 12540002 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2026-02-03 [patent_title] => Pleated portion cup and lid [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/555119 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-05-03 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 5 [patent_figures_cnt] => 9 [patent_no_of_words] => 0 [patent_no_of_claims] => 11 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 164 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18555119 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/555119
Pleated portion cup and lid May 2, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17807092 [patent_doc_number] => 20220258927 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-08-18 [patent_title] => LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR RELEASABLY-LOCKING A LID TO A CONTAINER [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/661566 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-05-02 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 1792 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 0 [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] => 17661566 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/661566
Locking assembly for releasably-locking a lid to a container May 1, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18725093 [patent_doc_number] => 20230339258 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-10-26 [patent_title] => MAGNETIC PAINTBRUSH OR TOOL HOLDER [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/728010 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-04-25 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 3236 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -18 [patent_words_short_claim] => 104 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17728010 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/728010
Magnetic paintbrush or tool holder Apr 24, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18933151 [patent_doc_number] => 11885560 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-01-30 [patent_title] => Insulated carrier for temperature-controlled items [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/728720 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-04-25 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 63 [patent_figures_cnt] => 129 [patent_no_of_words] => 11482 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 126 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17728720 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/728720
Insulated carrier for temperature-controlled items Apr 24, 2022 Issued
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