Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: ABRAMS, NEIL

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2831 2832 2833 2834 2839

This examiner grants 83% of resolved cases

Analysis

Examiner Neil Abrams maintains a high-volume practice in Art Unit 2831, with 991 resolved cases recorded in Tech Center 2800. His allowance rate of 82.7 percent is much higher than the 12.4 percent interview lift, suggesting a favorable outlook for most applicants. Moreover, the median days to allowance is 744, indicating an efficient prosecution timeline. This 744-day median pendency is a key metric for managing expectations regarding speed and efficiency.

The data shows an interview lift of 12.4 percent, which offers a slight improvement to the 82.7 percent allowance rate. While the baseline probability of success is high, an interview may still be useful for streamlining the 744-day median path to allowance. With 991 resolved cases, these statistics provide a stable foundation for predicting examiner behavior. Practitioners in Tech Center 2800 can expect a predictable experience given this large volume of 991 resolved cases.

The 82.7 percent allowance rate and 12.4 percent interview lift suggest that the examiner is generally inclined toward granting patents through standard prosecution. However, the lift still provides a tactical benefit for resolving minor disagreements. By understanding the 744-day median duration, practitioners can better align their strategies with the efficient workflow established in Art Unit 2831. These metrics support a strategy focused on high-quality initial filings.

Written from this page's own data; every figure is computed from USPTO records and verified before publication.

Performance Statistics

82.8%
Allow Rate
+14.8% vs TC avg
1,001
Total Applications
+12.4%
Interview Lift
745
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 993 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
29.2%
§102 Novelty
48.4%
§103 Obviousness
17.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18202194 DOUBLE-SIDED ULTRA SLIM MODULE CONNECTOR Non-Final OA Intel Corporation
18512441 ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH A DUAL-PURPOSE TERMINAL LOCK Non-Final OA Aptiv Technologies AG
18104485 CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH AN UNSEATED TERMINAL DETECTION FEATURE Non-Final OA Aptiv Technologies Limited
18625335 Connector and Connector Assembly Non-Final OA Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

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