Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Alfred Basichas, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as BASICHAS, ALFRED

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3743 3749 3762

This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases

Analysis

BASICHAS, ALFRED handles matters in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3743. The record contains 1262 resolved cases, with a 72.2% allowance rate and a 3.9% interview lift. The large case record provides a substantial basis for assessing allowance patterns, while interviews show a limited positive association.

The median time to allowance is 1012 days. The leading companies are Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Sharp Corporation, and Giacomini S P A. The listed firms are ALSTON & BIRD LLP, Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP - Rheem, and GABLEGOTWALS.

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

Performance Statistics

72.2%
Allow Rate
+2.2% vs TC avg
1,280
Total Applications
+3.9%
Interview Lift
1012
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1262 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.6%
§101 Eligibility
35.1%
§102 Novelty
44.5%
§103 Obviousness
15.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18778300 GAS SHUTOFF DEVICE, AND WIRELESS DEVICE FOR GAS SHUTOFF DEVICE Non-Final OA Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
18913058 HEATING COOKER Non-Final OA SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Alfred Basichas's allowance rate?

72.2% of resolved applications examined by Alfred Basichas were allowed (1,262 resolved cases), compared with 0.0% across Art Unit 3743 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Alfred Basichas?

This examiner's interview lift is +3.9 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Alfred Basichas take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Alfred Basichas took 1,012 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Alfred Basichas work in?

Alfred Basichas examines applications in Art Unit 3743 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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