Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: BEDTELYON, JOHN M

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2874

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

John M. Bedtelyon is an examiner in Art Unit 2874 within Tech Center 2800. He has 820 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 78.3%. This 78.3% allowance rate provides a baseline for the probability of a grant on his docket. Practitioners can use this figure to evaluate the likelihood of success for applications in this technology area. The 820 resolved cases suggest a stable examination pattern.

The interview lift is 14.0%. This metric indicates that cases with an interview have a higher probability of allowance than those without an interview. When compared to the 78.3% allowance rate, the 14.0% lift suggests that direct communication is a factor in reaching a positive outcome. For the 820 resolved cases, interviews appear to be a productive tactical choice for practitioners. This 14.0% lift is an indicator of examiner responsiveness.

The median days to allowance is 951. This timeline represents the middle point of pendency for granted applications. Practitioners should expect a prosecution cycle around 951 days. These metrics offer a data-grounded view of the examiner's procedural habits and the impact of interviews on the allowance rate. The 951-day duration, combined with the interview lift, provides a set of benchmarks for navigating Art Unit 2874.

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

Performance Statistics

78.3%
Allow Rate
+10.3% vs TC avg
833
Total Applications
+14.0%
Interview Lift
951
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 820 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
38.2%
§102 Novelty
46.2%
§103 Obviousness
10.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18440812 Optical Systems For Directing Display Module Light into Waveguides Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
18516142 REFLECTION MITIGATION FOR INACTIVE FACETS OF A REFLECTIVE WAVEGUIDE WITH NON-SELECTIVE COATING DEPOSITION Non-Final OA GOOGLE LLC
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.
18840414 ELECTRO-OPTIC POLYMER ELEMENT Non-Final OA NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
18564441 OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE DEVICE, AND OPTICAL MODULATION DEVICE AND OPTICAL TRANSMISSION APPARATUS USING SAME Final Rejection SUMITOMO OSAKA CEMENT CO., LTD.
18428552 CONNECTION ASSEMBLY FOR A FEED FIBER Non-Final OA Lumentum Operations LLC

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