Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Kyle Armstrong, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as ARMSTRONG, KYLE

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3619 3672 3678

This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases

Analysis

ARMSTRONG, KYLE is assigned to tech center 3600 and art unit 3619. The examiner has 714 resolved cases, a 72.0% allowance rate, and a median time to allowance of 748 days. The case volume supports using the profile as a meaningful planning reference, while the timing figure identifies the expected prosecution path as an important consideration for portfolio scheduling.

The interview lift is 29.6%, indicating that interviews are associated with a material change in the recorded outcomes. The companies listed most often are Taiyuan University Of Science And Technology, Nissan Chemical Corporation, and MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL Corporation. The firms are HOLTZ, HOLTZ & VOLEK PC, Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP, and Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. Practitioners may benefit from combining early interview preparation with focused written follow-up.

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

Performance Statistics

72.0%
Allow Rate
+20.0% vs TC avg
739
Total Applications
+29.6%
Interview Lift
748
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 714 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
17.8%
§102 Novelty
47.7%
§103 Obviousness
31.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18663218 BATTERY POWERED POLE TAMPER Final Rejection MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
19554751 EXCITED-VIBRATION DISC-CUTTING ROCK-BREAKING DEVICE OF FRONT ECCENTRIC BLOCK Non-Final OA Taiyuan University of Science And Technology
19544779 REBUILDABLE HARD SURFACE CUTTING TIP FOR MINING BIT Non-Final OA Bit Service Company LTD

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Kyle Armstrong's allowance rate?

72.0% of resolved applications examined by Kyle Armstrong were allowed (714 resolved cases), compared with 68.4% across Art Unit 3619 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Kyle Armstrong?

This examiner's interview lift is +29.6 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Kyle Armstrong take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Kyle Armstrong took 748 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Kyle Armstrong work in?

Kyle Armstrong examines applications in Art Unit 3619 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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