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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Elizabeth Kathryn Amato, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as AMATO, ELIZABETH KATHRYN

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1754 1762 1787

This examiner grants 79% of resolved cases

Analysis

AMATO, ELIZABETH KATHRYN examines in tech center 1700 and art unit 1754. The record contains 47 resolved cases, a 78.7% allowance rate, and a 1218-day median time to allowance. The interview lift is 15.9%, indicating a positive association in the available matters. The limited resolved-case base means that the profile is most useful for initial planning, while the allowance result and median timing provide practical context for client expectations.

The leading companies are Seiko Epson Corporation, Bridgestone Corporation, and AGC Inc. The listed firms are BUCHANAN, INGERSOLL & ROONEY PC, HARNESS DICKEY (DETROIT), and Harvest IP Law, LLP. A focused interview can be considered alongside a well-supported written response, with the 1218-day median incorporated into portfolio scheduling.

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

Performance Statistics

78.7%
Allow Rate
+13.7% vs TC avg
79
Total Applications
+15.9%
Interview Lift
1218
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 47 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.9%
§101 Eligibility
17.8%
§102 Novelty
59.4%
§103 Obviousness
18.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18544541 Molding Material Non-Final OA SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
17653222 PERFLUOROELASTOMER MOLDED ARTICLE AND PROTECTIVE MEMBER Final Rejection AGC Inc.
17754962 RESIN COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME, MOLDED ARTICLE, MECHANICAL COMPONENT, AND HOUSING Final Rejection ASAHI KASEI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18259282 PLASTICIZER COMPOSITION AND VINYL CHLORIDE RESIN COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAME Final Rejection HANWHA SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
17796480 RESIN COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING MOLDED ARTICLES Non-Final OA SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
18267163 RUBBER COMPOSITION FOR HOT AIR CROSS-LINKING, CROSS-LINKED RUBBER, AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF CROSS-LINKED RUBBER Non-Final OA NOF CORPORATION
18686646 METHOD FOR GENERATING A HYDROGEL FROM A CO2 GAS STREAM Non-Final OA SHELL USA, INC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Elizabeth Kathryn Amato's allowance rate?

78.7% of resolved applications examined by Elizabeth Kathryn Amato were allowed (47 resolved cases), compared with 37.7% across Art Unit 1754 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Elizabeth Kathryn Amato?

This examiner's interview lift is +15.9 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Elizabeth Kathryn Amato take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Elizabeth Kathryn Amato took 1,218 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Elizabeth Kathryn Amato work in?

Elizabeth Kathryn Amato examines applications in Art Unit 1754 in Tech Center 1700 (Chemistry & Materials).

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