Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: ARUNDALE, ROBERT K

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3753

This examiner grants 76% of resolved cases

Analysis

Robert K. Arundale works in Art Unit 3753 within Tech Center 3700. The examiner has 793 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 75.7 percent. This rate demonstrates a strong likelihood of success for applications reaching a resolution. The median days to allowance is 854, indicating the typical timeframe for a successful prosecution under this examiner's review.

The interview lift is 24.0 percent, which is a significant increase over the baseline allowance rate of 75.7 percent. This suggests that interviews are particularly effective for resolving issues and moving toward an allowance with this examiner. With 793 resolved cases, the data provides a reliable foundation for predicting outcomes in Art Unit 3753. Practitioners should note that the 24.0 percent lift makes the interview a key strategic consideration. The combination of a 75.7 percent allowance rate and an 854-day median timeline suggests a relatively efficient and successful path for most applicants.

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

Performance Statistics

75.7%
Allow Rate
+5.7% vs TC avg
816
Total Applications
+24.0%
Interview Lift
854
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 794 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.1%
§101 Eligibility
25.5%
§102 Novelty
43.1%
§103 Obviousness
29.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19233015 PNEUMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND VALVE UNIT FOR MODULATING PRESSURE IN THE PNEUMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM Non-Final OA ZF CV Systems Europe BV
18543333 CONNECTION MODULE FOR A FLUID Non-Final OA VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES
18917534 THROTTLE DEVICE, FLUID DEVICE AND FLUID SYSTEM Final Rejection Festo SE & Co. KG

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