Examiner: ALVESTEFFER, STEPHEN D

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2171 2175 3715 3796

This examiner grants 57% of resolved cases

Analysis

Stephen D Alvesteffer is an examiner in Tech Center 3700, specifically Art Unit 2171. Across 449 resolved cases, the examiner has maintained an allowance rate of 57.2%. This rate suggests a moderate level of difficulty for patent applicants. The median days to allowance is 1501, showing the path to a grant often involves a lengthy duration. This figure serves as a primary reference for expected pendency in this docket.

A key metric for strategy is the 24.8% interview lift. This figure indicates that conducting an interview can substantially increase the chances of allowance beyond the 57.2% baseline. Given the 449 resolved cases, these statistics are based on a substantial volume of work. The 1501 median days to allowance highlights the importance of using tools like interviews to potentially clarify the prosecution process and reach a resolution.

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

Performance Statistics

57.2%

Allow Rate

-12.8% vs TC avg

486

Total Applications

+24.8%

Interview Lift

1501

Avg Prosecution Days

Based on 449 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

18.8%

§101 Eligibility

19.8%

§102 Novelty

46.2%

§103 Obviousness

12.5%

§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #	Title	Status	Assignee
19056580	INTEGRATED MODULAR SEATING SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRONIC GAMING SYSTEMS AND METHODS	Non-Final OA	Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
19046186	GAMING SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING A MUST HIT BY PROGRESSIVE AWARD	Non-Final OA	Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
18668093	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXECUTIVE FUNCTION REHABILITATION	Non-Final OA	Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
18972553	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REPLAYING VIDEO AND INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES	Non-Final OA	Adeia Guides Inc.
18667263	SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DEVICE PERSONALISATION	Non-Final OA	Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
18099742	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ARRANGING TRANSPORT OF ADAPTED NUTRIMENTAL ARTIFACTS WITH USER-DEFINED RESTRICTION REQUIREMENTS USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE	Final Rejection	KPN INNOVATIONS, LLC.
18980085	CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT INDEPENDENT VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINAL CASHOUT EVENT AWARD OPPORTUNITIES	Non-Final OA	IGT

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