Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: BOMAR, THOMAS S

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3672 3674 3676

This examiner grants 83% of resolved cases

Analysis

Thomas S. Bomar is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3672 with 907 resolved cases. His allowance rate of 83.0% shows a high frequency of granted applications. The interview lift of 0.1% is negligible, suggesting that interviews do not statistically change the likelihood of an allowance for his cases. The median days to allowance is 810, providing a clear expectation for the duration of successful prosecution. This 810-day figure is a central measure of his historical performance.

With 907 resolved cases, the data set is comprehensive. The 83.0% allowance rate suggests a predictable path for most applications. The 0.1% lift indicates that applicants might focus on written responses rather than verbal interviews. The median days to allowance is a reliable guide for pendency. Practitioners working in Art Unit 3672 should prioritize clear and thorough written advocacy to maintain the high probability of success indicated by his data and manage prosecution timelines effectively.

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

Performance Statistics

83.0%
Allow Rate
+31.0% vs TC avg
920
Total Applications
+0.1%
Interview Lift
810
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 907 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.7%
§101 Eligibility
31.7%
§102 Novelty
37.8%
§103 Obviousness
22.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18834888 POLE-MOUNTED DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR IOT-ENABLED MONITORING OF METHANE EMISSIONS OF ONE OR MORE INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES Non-Final OA Schlumberger Technology Corporation
19422983 DOWNHOLE DEVICE EMPLOYING AN ELECTROMAGNET ASSEMBLY AND FERROMAGNET ASSEMBLY TO ACTUATE A MOVABLE FEATURE Non-Final OA Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
19423108 DOWNHOLE DEVICE EMPLOYING AN ELECTROMAGNET ASSEMBLY HAVING A WIDTH (WEM) THAT IS NO MORE THAN 200% OF A STROKE DISTANCE (D) AND FERROMAGNET ASSEMBLY TO ACTUATE A MOVABLE FEATURE Non-Final OA Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
19393440 EXTENSIBLE TRANSITION JOINT FOR CONTROL LINE PROTECTION Non-Final OA Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
19347217 MODULAR POLYMER COMPOSITE LIFT TUBE IN A WELLBORE Non-Final OA Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
19474651 A PIPING SYSTEM TO RECOVER FLUID FROM A WELL OR TO INJECT FLUID IN A WELL AND RELATED METHOD Non-Final OA TotalEnergies OneTech

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