Last updated: May 29, 2026

Examiner: BREENE, JOHN E

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2162 2800 2842 2855 2857 2863 2864

This examiner grants 40% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

40.5%

Allow Rate

-27.5% vs TC avg

Total Applications

+1.0%

Interview Lift

1235

Avg Prosecution Days

Based on 79 resolved cases, 2023–2026

5.3%

§101 Eligibility

12.5%

§102 Novelty

68.4%

§103 Obviousness

9.9%

§112 Clarity

App #	Title	Status	Assignee
17714550	Temperature Sensor Arrangement in Semiconductor Module	Non-Final OA	Infineon Technologies AG
18508405	WELDING TECHNIQUE MONITORING SYSTEMS WITH SLOPED WORKPIECE CALIBRATIONS	Non-Final OA	Illinois Tool Works Inc.
18470554	WEIGHING SYSTEM, MANUFACTURING DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING A MANUFACTURING DEVICE FOR WORKPIECES	Non-Final OA	Kiefel GmbH
18563297	REMOVABLE FITTING FRAME SUITABLE FOR MOUNTING ON A MONITORING DEVICE FOR INSPECTING SMALL PARTS	Non-Final OA	Atmen Solution - Toni Orhanovic

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