Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: BROCKMAN, ELDON T

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3745 3762 3799

This examiner grants 85% of resolved cases

Analysis

Eldon T Brockman is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3745. He has a substantial record of 713 resolved cases, which offers predictability for applicants. His allowance rate is 85.0%, indicating a favorable environment for obtaining a patent grant. This 85.0% figure suggests that the examiner is highly likely to allow applications that meet the statutory requirements in this technology area.

The interview lift for Brockman is 5.7%, which shows a modest benefit to conducting a formal interview. While the 5.7% lift is positive, the high baseline allowance rate may mean that many cases reach allowance through written prosecution alone. The median days to allowance is 918, providing a clear expectation for the timeline of a successful application. This 918-day period is a useful metric for practitioners to communicate to clients regarding the speed of Art Unit 3745. With 713 resolved cases and an 85.0% allowance rate, the examiner demonstrates a consistent pattern of resolving applications. These figures suggest a streamlined prosecution path for well-prepared filings within the 918-day median duration.

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

Performance Statistics

85.0%
Allow Rate
+15.0% vs TC avg
730
Total Applications
+5.7%
Interview Lift
918
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 713 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.2%
§101 Eligibility
33.7%
§102 Novelty
39.3%
§103 Obviousness
21.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18947898 ROBOT CLEANER Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18921130 DUST COLLECTION DEVICE AND DUST COLLECTION STATION INCLUDING THE SAME Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
19166234 CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR Non-Final OA DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
19403426 ROTARY DEVICE Non-Final OA IHI Corporation
18872869 A PITCH CONTROLLED WIND TURBINE Non-Final OA Vestas Wind Systems A/S
19197236 COMPUTERIZED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC CEILING FAN OPERATION Non-Final OA RESIDEO USA LLC
18872466 DIRT SEPARATOR Non-Final OA Dyson Technology Limited

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