It was the first thing that caught my eye, but I decided that I would be accused of pumping if I posted what you just did. I'm a bit more sensitive considering my handle exudes optimism.

If one assumes that the date of 8/24 is the date received through the electronic office system, then submission is late. My understanding is that the electronic system is different from any other means of delivery. I believe ROAs (response to office actions) are the only exception to the rule stated below. ROA's due on Sat/Sun are given until the next biz day. See below and note underlined portions. Opty

<Eastern Time Controls filing date: All forms filed via TEAS are stamped Eastern Time when received on the USPTO server. The time stamp is applied at the moment the payment process is completed and the Success screen is displayed. The time stamp applied by the TEAS server is the official time the USPTO received the application or form; the time the transmission was begun is not a factor considered when assigning the filing date. The official filing date and time can be found at the bottom of your e-mail confirmation. Any submission that arrives as of 11:59 p.m EST. will be given that day’s filing date (i.e., regardless of USPTO’s “normal” business hours).>