I think the problem is more structural. All of USPTO's funding comes in the form of patent applicant fees, so they have an incentive to let us many through to e

I think the problem is more structural. All of USPTO's funding comes in the form of patent applicant fees, so they have an incentive to let us many through to encourage others to file ridiculous patents as well. The way the system is set up its really not in their interest to act as an effective judge.