Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: BOOTH, ALEXANDER D

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1742 1743 1746 1747 1749

This examiner grants 54% of resolved cases

Analysis

Alexander D. Booth serves in Tech Center 1700 and Art Unit 1742, having handled 195 resolved cases. His allowance rate of 54.4% indicates a more rigorous examination process than many other units. However, the interview lift of 37.6% is exceptionally high, suggesting that interviews are a critical tool for overcoming rejections and securing an allowance. This 37.6% lift is a significant metric in his profile. The median days to allowance is 1068, which serves as a guide for the expected length of the patenting process.

With 195 resolved cases, the data offers a clear view of his examination trends. The 54.4% allowance rate suggests a balanced outcome for applications. The interview lift is a vital strategic takeaway. The 1068-day median helps in forecasting the time to grant. Practitioners in Art Unit 1742 should prioritize interviews as a primary method for resolving complex issues and advancing their cases toward a successful resolution.

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

Performance Statistics

54.4%
Allow Rate
-10.6% vs TC avg
230
Total Applications
+37.6%
Interview Lift
1068
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 195 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.1%
§101 Eligibility
17.7%
§102 Novelty
58.9%
§103 Obviousness
22.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18678916 METHOD FOR MAKING EMBEDDED SILICONE HYDROGEL CONTACT LENSES Final Rejection Alcon Inc.
19044853 METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE TENSION ON A BUFFER TUBE BY A COMPRESSION CATERPILLAR ON A BUFFERING LINE Non-Final OA CORNING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
17910671 LINING ELEMENT FOR A TIRE CURING MOLD COMPRISING A SUITABLE MOLDING PART Non-Final OA COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN
18838466 ROTARY CLAMP ARM Non-Final OA BRIDGESTONE BANDAG, LLC
18659396 CONTROLLER FOR INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE, INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE Final Rejection SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
17904116 PNEUMATIC TIRE Non-Final OA The Yokohama Rubber Co., LTD.
18788381 MASTERBATCH, RUBBER COMPOSITION FOR TIRE, TIRE, AND MANUFACTURING METHODS THEREOF Final Rejection Toyo Tire Corporation
18636980 DOUGH MOLD END CAP ASSEMBLY FOR A STAND MIXER Non-Final OA Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
18569686 Meta surface manufacturing apparatus, manufacturing method and meta surface using nanocomposite Non-Final OA POSTECH

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