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Stephen Francis Gerrity

Examiner (ID: 18902, Phone: (571)272-4460 , Office: P/3721 )

Most Active Art Unit
3721
Art Unit(s)
2852, 3721, 3731, 3405, 3722, 2402, 3727, 2411
Total Applications
3723
Issued Applications
3011
Pending Applications
158
Abandoned Applications
569

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
Array ( [id] => 18405546 [patent_doc_number] => 20230166897 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-06-01 [patent_title] => METHOD OF HANDLING A PLASTIC CONTAINER HAVING A MOVEABLE BASE [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/159339 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-01-25 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 10745 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 0 [patent_words_short_claim] => 715 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18159339 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/159339
Method of handling a plastic container having a moveable base Jan 24, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19012754 [patent_doc_number] => 11919666 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-03-05 [patent_title] => Strapping tool [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/100027 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-01-23 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 12 [patent_figures_cnt] => 23 [patent_no_of_words] => 6432 [patent_no_of_claims] => 10 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 105 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18100027 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/100027
Strapping tool Jan 22, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19105569 [patent_doc_number] => 11958650 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-04-16 [patent_title] => Method for producing packagings and packaging system for executing the method [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/156537 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-01-19 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 4 [patent_figures_cnt] => 4 [patent_no_of_words] => 13136 [patent_no_of_claims] => 13 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 182 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18156537 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/156537
Method for producing packagings and packaging system for executing the method Jan 18, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18366044 [patent_doc_number] => 20230147635 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-05-11 [patent_title] => STRAPPING APPARATUS [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/151259 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-01-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 11160 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -28 [patent_words_short_claim] => 262 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18151259 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/151259
Strapping apparatus Jan 5, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18551890 [patent_doc_number] => 20230249895 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-08-10 [patent_title] => VACUUM COOLER [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/149648 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-01-03 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 3467 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -16 [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] => 18149648 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/149648
Method for reducing heat transfer into an enclosure of a cooler Jan 2, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18870892 [patent_doc_number] => 11858677 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-01-02 [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] => 18/087536 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-12-22 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 6 [patent_figures_cnt] => 13 [patent_no_of_words] => 6804 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 103 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18087536 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/087536
Packaging apparatus for small piece goods and method for producing a blister tube comprising a plurality of blister bags Dec 21, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19264986 [patent_doc_number] => 20240208685 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-06-27 [patent_title] => METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVELY CONTROLLING MOVEMENT OF A CONTACT LENS DURING A PACKAGING PROCESS [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/145217 [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] => 3679 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -18 [patent_words_short_claim] => 27 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18145217 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/145217
Methods for selectively controlling movement of a contact lens during a packaging process Dec 21, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19683652 [patent_doc_number] => 20250002197 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-01-02 [patent_title] => MACHINE FOR GROUPING TOGETHER FILTER BAGS FOR INFUSION PRODUCTS [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/711476 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-12-19 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 4522 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [patent_words_short_claim] => 246 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18711476 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/711476
Machine for grouping together filter bags for infusion products Dec 18, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18390977 [patent_doc_number] => 20230159195 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-05-25 [patent_title] => FILM WRAPPING EQUIPMENT [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/071686 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-11-30 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 9416 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -11 [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] => 18071686 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/071686
Film wrapping equipment Nov 29, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20670868 [patent_doc_number] => 12611363 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2026-04-28 [patent_title] => Closure system for a medicament, and medicament container comprising a closure system [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/715700 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-11-30 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 7 [patent_figures_cnt] => 19 [patent_no_of_words] => 1222 [patent_no_of_claims] => 11 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 136 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18715700 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/715700
Closure system for a medicament, and medicament container comprising a closure system Nov 29, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20645576 [patent_doc_number] => 12600509 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2026-04-14 [patent_title] => System and method for packaging produce [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/715822 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-11-29 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 15 [patent_figures_cnt] => 26 [patent_no_of_words] => 3415 [patent_no_of_claims] => 17 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 131 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18715822 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/715822
System and method for packaging produce Nov 28, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18390988 [patent_doc_number] => 20230159206 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-05-25 [patent_title] => PACKAGING APPARATUS [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/057023 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-11-18 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 12068 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -5 [patent_words_short_claim] => 191 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18057023 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/057023
Packaging apparatus Nov 17, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20466360 [patent_doc_number] => 12522392 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2026-01-13 [patent_title] => Apparatus and method for automatically packaging containers [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/705063 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-11-15 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 3 [patent_figures_cnt] => 9 [patent_no_of_words] => 1187 [patent_no_of_claims] => 12 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 303 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18705063 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/705063
Apparatus and method for automatically packaging containers Nov 14, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19683651 [patent_doc_number] => 20250002196 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-01-02 [patent_title] => VERTICAL FORM FILL SEALING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE VERTICAL FORM FILL SEALING MACHINE [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/705231 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-11-03 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 24967 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -8 [patent_words_short_claim] => 102 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18705231 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/705231
Vertical form fill sealing machine and method for operating the vertical form fill sealing machine Nov 2, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19110341 [patent_doc_number] => 20240122091 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-04-18 [patent_title] => METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PLACING SEEDS IN CAPSULES [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/968753 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-10-18 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 5023 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -18 [patent_words_short_claim] => 325 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17968753 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/968753
Method and device for placing seeds in capsules Oct 17, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19076269 [patent_doc_number] => 11945618 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-04-02 [patent_title] => Sealing machine and a method for sealing a sealing material [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/966656 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-10-14 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 4 [patent_figures_cnt] => 4 [patent_no_of_words] => 5229 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 137 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17966656 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/966656
Sealing machine and a method for sealing a sealing material Oct 13, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18339262 [patent_doc_number] => 20230131211 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-04-27 [patent_title] => APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLOSING CONTAINERS WITH CLOSURES [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/960234 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-10-05 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 4574 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -7 [patent_words_short_claim] => 100 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17960234 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/960234
Apparatus and method for closing containers with closures Oct 4, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20135914 [patent_doc_number] => 20250242958 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-07-31 [patent_title] => COVERING DEVICE FOR A FILLING STATION AND FILLING STATION HAVING A COVERING DEVICE OF THIS KIND [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/693239 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-10-05 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 3652 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -8 [patent_words_short_claim] => 227 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18693239 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/693239
COVERING DEVICE FOR A FILLING STATION AND FILLING STATION HAVING A COVERING DEVICE OF THIS KIND Oct 4, 2022 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 20534000 [patent_doc_number] => 12551048 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2026-02-17 [patent_title] => Device for emulsifying and/or heating milk and method for producing a milk-based drink [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/959886 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-10-04 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 7 [patent_figures_cnt] => 7 [patent_no_of_words] => 0 [patent_no_of_claims] => 16 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 220 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17959886 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/959886
Device for emulsifying and/or heating milk and method for producing a milk-based drink Oct 3, 2022 Issued
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17/937255
Drip coffee maker with two dimensional brew selection interface Sep 29, 2022 Issued
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