Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

John M Bedtelyon, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as BEDTELYON, JOHN M

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2874 3645

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

BEDTELYON, John M has resolved 823 cases in Tech Center 3600 and records a 78.3% allowance rate. The 14.1% interview lift provides a positive indication that examiner interviews can support prosecution outcomes, although the allowance rate already indicates a favorable historical result. The median time to allowance is 952 days, which remains important when setting client expectations.

Corning Incorporated, Apple Inc., and Intel Corporation are the leading companies in the profile. FOLEY & LARDNER LLP, Harrity & Harrity, LLP, and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (WA) are the leading firms. For art unit 2874, counsel may prioritize clear interviews, targeted amendments, and timely responses.

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

Performance Statistics

78.3%
Allow Rate
+26.3% vs TC avg
840
Total Applications
+14.1%
Interview Lift
952
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 823 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
38.2%
§102 Novelty
46.0%
§103 Obviousness
11.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18440812 Optical Systems For Directing Display Module Light into Waveguides Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
18798574 HYDROPHOBIC FEATURE TO CONTROL ADHESIVE FLOW Non-Final OA Intel Corporation
18748257 OPTICAL FIBER CABLE ACCUMULATORS AND ASSEMBLIES Non-Final OA CORNING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
18438730 CO-PACKAGED OPTICS ASSEMBLIES Non-Final OA CORNING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
18166691 OPTICAL FIBER SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND SEMICONDUCTOR LASER MODULE Final Rejection FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner John M Bedtelyon's allowance rate?

78.3% of resolved applications examined by John M Bedtelyon were allowed (823 resolved cases), compared with 78.9% across Art Unit 2874 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner John M Bedtelyon?

This examiner's interview lift is +14.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner John M Bedtelyon take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by John M Bedtelyon took 952 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner John M Bedtelyon work in?

John M Bedtelyon examines applications in Art Unit 2874 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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