Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: BRIDGES, CHRISTOPHER

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3691 3693 3695

This examiner grants 46% of resolved cases

Analysis

Christopher Bridges serves in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3691. The examiner has a record of 356 resolved cases. These cases result in an allowance rate of 46.1%, which indicates the frequency of grants for applications reaching a final disposition. The median days to allowance is 1154, providing a benchmark for the expected duration of the prosecution cycle. Practitioners can use the 46.1% allowance rate to assess the likelihood of a successful outcome when an application is assigned to this examiner.

The data shows an interview lift of 9.7%. This lift suggests that interviews are an effective tool for communication, potentially improving the 46.1% allowance rate. The 1154-day median to allowance reflects the pace of the examination process in Art Unit 3691. Practitioners should consider these metrics when advising clients on the timeline and probability of grant. The consistency seen across 356 resolved cases offers a predictable environment for patent prosecution.

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

Performance Statistics

46.1%
Allow Rate
-5.9% vs TC avg
371
Total Applications
+9.7%
Interview Lift
1154
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 356 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

53.2%
§101 Eligibility
6.4%
§102 Novelty
24.1%
§103 Obviousness
11.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19301801 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCATION-BINDING AUTHENTICATION Non-Final OA Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
19242170 PROXIMITY-BASED DEVICE IDENTIFICATION FOR PAYMENTS Non-Final OA Block, Inc.
19474151 SHIELD-UP SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS Non-Final OA Visa International Service Association
18899780 STOP PAYMENT SERVICE BY-PASS AND REMOVAL Non-Final OA Visa International Service Association
18810937 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CARDLESS TRANSACTION PROCESSING Non-Final OA FSA Store Inc.
19230741 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A MULTI-CLOUD MODULAR PAYMENT SWITCH Non-Final OA FinResults, Inc.
18035404 SECURE PROCESSING OF PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS Non-Final OA Barclays Execution Services Limited
18776520 DYNAMIC ELECTRONIC INSURANCE APPLICATION WORKFLOW SYSTEM Final Rejection Berkley Insurance Company

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