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William M. Pierce

Examiner (ID: 2072, Phone: (571)272-4414 , Office: P/3711 )

Most Active Art Unit
3711
Art Unit(s)
3711, 3304
Total Applications
2367
Issued Applications
1398
Pending Applications
118
Abandoned Applications
861

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
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17/579660
Image forming apparatus Jan 19, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18826367 [patent_doc_number] => 11841642 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-12-12 [patent_title] => Developer supply container [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/572069 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-01-10 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 28 [patent_figures_cnt] => 28 [patent_no_of_words] => 19090 [patent_no_of_claims] => 4 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 167 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17572069 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/572069
Developer supply container Jan 9, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18686642 [patent_doc_number] => 11782373 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-10-10 [patent_title] => Image forming apparatus with function of preventing secondary infection [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/570408 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-01-07 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 14 [patent_figures_cnt] => 18 [patent_no_of_words] => 15716 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 125 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17570408 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/570408
Image forming apparatus with function of preventing secondary infection Jan 6, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19885407 [patent_doc_number] => 12271120 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-04-08 [patent_title] => Toner refill cartridge having pump for automatic toner refilling [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/292334 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-01-05 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 26 [patent_figures_cnt] => 26 [patent_no_of_words] => 7396 [patent_no_of_claims] => 15 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 226 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18292334 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/292334
Toner refill cartridge having pump for automatic toner refilling Jan 4, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18330483 [patent_doc_number] => 11635721 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-04-25 [patent_title] => Method for determining type of sheet by imaging sheet [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/568748 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-01-05 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 11 [patent_figures_cnt] => 14 [patent_no_of_words] => 10597 [patent_no_of_claims] => 34 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 151 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17568748 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/568748
Method for determining type of sheet by imaging sheet Jan 4, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18030272 [patent_doc_number] => 11513455 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-11-29 [patent_title] => Conductive roller, transfer device, process cartridge, and image forming apparatus [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/567935 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-01-04 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 5 [patent_figures_cnt] => 6 [patent_no_of_words] => 9315 [patent_no_of_claims] => 13 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 54 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17567935 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/567935
Conductive roller, transfer device, process cartridge, and image forming apparatus Jan 3, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18356387 [patent_doc_number] => 11644785 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-05-09 [patent_title] => Printer with photodetector for detecting fluorescent additives in toner [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/557871 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-12-21 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 6 [patent_figures_cnt] => 8 [patent_no_of_words] => 6544 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 96 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17557871 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/557871
Printer with photodetector for detecting fluorescent additives in toner Dec 20, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18046316 [patent_doc_number] => 11520267 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-12-06 [patent_title] => Image processing method, image processing apparatus [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/558505 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-12-21 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 9 [patent_figures_cnt] => 10 [patent_no_of_words] => 16164 [patent_no_of_claims] => 6 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 282 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17558505 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/558505
Image processing method, image processing apparatus Dec 20, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18765430 [patent_doc_number] => 11815828 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-11-14 [patent_title] => Developing device [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/551403 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-12-15 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 11 [patent_figures_cnt] => 13 [patent_no_of_words] => 11403 [patent_no_of_claims] => 13 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 146 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17551403 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/551403
Developing device Dec 14, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18118757 [patent_doc_number] => 11550147 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-01-10 [patent_title] => Optical scanning device, image forming apparatus including optical scanning device, and optical scanning method [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/550599 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-12-14 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 14 [patent_figures_cnt] => 14 [patent_no_of_words] => 12715 [patent_no_of_claims] => 10 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 318 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17550599 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/550599
Optical scanning device, image forming apparatus including optical scanning device, and optical scanning method Dec 13, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18414483 [patent_doc_number] => 11669023 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-06-06 [patent_title] => Light emitting device, optical measurement apparatus, and image forming apparatus [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/547225 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-12-10 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 16 [patent_figures_cnt] => 16 [patent_no_of_words] => 13114 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 85 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17547225 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/547225
Light emitting device, optical measurement apparatus, and image forming apparatus Dec 9, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17940004 [patent_doc_number] => 11474454 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-10-18 [patent_title] => Developing device, image forming apparatus, and development control method [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/643723 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-12-10 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 4 [patent_figures_cnt] => 7 [patent_no_of_words] => 9483 [patent_no_of_claims] => 8 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 134 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17643723 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/643723
Developing device, image forming apparatus, and development control method Dec 9, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17507023 [patent_doc_number] => 20220100126 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-03-31 [patent_title] => IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/547036 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-12-09 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 18899 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -4 [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] => 17547036 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/547036
Image forming apparatus Dec 8, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19182402 [patent_doc_number] => 11988987 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-05-21 [patent_title] => Housing structure and processing device equipped with housing structure [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/543694 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-12-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 16 [patent_figures_cnt] => 35 [patent_no_of_words] => 11665 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 301 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17543694 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/543694
Housing structure and processing device equipped with housing structure Dec 5, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18493181 [patent_doc_number] => 11698595 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-07-11 [patent_title] => Developing unit having guide that stably supports toner cartridge [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/540344 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-12-02 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 15 [patent_figures_cnt] => 25 [patent_no_of_words] => 19690 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 134 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17540344 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/540344
Developing unit having guide that stably supports toner cartridge Dec 1, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17891937 [patent_doc_number] => 11454902 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-09-27 [patent_title] => Image forming apparatus [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/541225 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-12-02 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 9 [patent_figures_cnt] => 17 [patent_no_of_words] => 8818 [patent_no_of_claims] => 5 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 424 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17541225 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/541225
Image forming apparatus Dec 1, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18356386 [patent_doc_number] => 11644784 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-05-09 [patent_title] => Image forming apparatus [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/539764 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-12-01 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 10 [patent_figures_cnt] => 11 [patent_no_of_words] => 15304 [patent_no_of_claims] => 18 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 237 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17539764 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/539764
Image forming apparatus Nov 30, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18154445 [patent_doc_number] => 11567422 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-01-31 [patent_title] => Image reading apparatus and image forming apparatus [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/539799 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-12-01 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 11 [patent_figures_cnt] => 17 [patent_no_of_words] => 6625 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 224 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17539799 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/539799
Image reading apparatus and image forming apparatus Nov 30, 2021 Issued
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17/536884
Process unit and image forming apparatus Nov 28, 2021 Issued
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17/535824
Developer container and image forming apparatus having the same Nov 25, 2021 Issued
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