Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: BABAA, NAEL N

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1744 2834 3744 3763

This examiner grants 77% of resolved cases

Analysis

Examiner Nael N. Babaa is assigned to Art Unit 1744 in Tech Center 3700 and has overseen 561 resolved cases. The allowance rate for this examiner is 77.0%, paired with a median days to allowance of 1003. These figures suggest a predictable prosecution path for most applicants, with a high likelihood of eventually securing a patent grant.

The interview lift is recorded at 3.8% compared to the 77.0% base allowance rate, which is a relatively small increase. This indicates that while interviews are not detrimental, they may not be as critical for success as they are with other examiners. Practitioners should focus on clear written disclosures to navigate the 1003-day pendency, as the 77.0% baseline allowance rate suggests the examiner is receptive to well-supported claims. With 561 resolved cases, the examiner has a stable track record that supports a strategy of thorough written responses supplemented by interviews when necessary.

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

Performance Statistics

77.0%
Allow Rate
+7.0% vs TC avg
583
Total Applications
+3.8%
Interview Lift
1003
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 561 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.2%
§101 Eligibility
16.5%
§102 Novelty
50.8%
§103 Obviousness
31.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19008369 REFRIGERATOR Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18934984 REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18430758 REFRIGERATION CYCLE DEVICE Final Rejection DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
18961039 VEHICLE THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Non-Final OA KIA CORPORATION
18713381 AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS AND REFRIGERANT LEAKAGE DETECTION SYSTEM Non-Final OA Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
18928724 PILOT OPERATED SHUTTLE VALVE Non-Final OA KOHLER CO.
18985364 REFRIGERANT CIRCULATION DEVICE Non-Final OA NIDEC CORPORATION
18846990 HEAT PUMP DEVICE Non-Final OA FUJITSU GENERAL LIMITED
19034345 REFRIGERATION CYCLE DEVICE Non-Final OA DENSO CORPORATION
18560686 REFRIGERATING SYSTEM, EXPANSION VALVE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING REFRIGERATING SYSTEM Non-Final OA ZHEJIANG SANHUA AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS CO., LTD.
18792259 VACUUM TRANSFER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VACUUM TRANSFER DEVICE Non-Final OA TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED
19080891 STRESS REDUCTION AND SLEEP PROMOTION SYSTEM Non-Final OA Sleep Solutions, Inc.
18999044 SYSTEM FOR ENHANCING SLEEP RECOVERY AND PROMOTING WEIGHT LOSS Non-Final OA Sleep Solutions, Inc.
18867658 CASSETTE FOR A DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE CIRCULATION OF AN AIR FLOW OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND SHUTTER FOR SUCH A CASSETTE Non-Final OA RENAULT s.a.s
18402250 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM LEAK MITIGATION Non-Final OA Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
18699247 FLUX CORED WIRE FOR TWIN WIRE ARC SPRAY Non-Final OA KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC.
18690410 HEATING SYSTEM Non-Final OA Dyson Technology Limited

Facing This Examiner?

IP Author analyzes examiner patterns and generates tailored response strategies with the highest chance of allowance.

Build Your Strategy

Sign in with your work email

Enter your email to receive a magic link. No password needed.

Personal email addresses (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) are not accepted.

Free tier: 3 strategy analyses per month