Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: BROWN, CLAUDE J

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2887 3600 3643 3671

This examiner grants 80% of resolved cases

Analysis

Claude J Brown is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 2887. He has a history of 528 resolved cases, providing a solid dataset for analyzing his examination patterns. His allowance rate is 79.7%, indicating a high likelihood of success for applications in his docket. This 79.7% figure suggests that the examiner is generally open to allowing claims that meet the statutory requirements in this technology area.

The interview lift of 17.2% is a notable metric for practitioners. This 17.2% increase in the probability of allowance following an interview suggests that verbal dialogue is an effective way to overcome rejections and clarify technical points. Furthermore, the median days to allowance is 759, which is a key metric for the speed of the examination process. This 759-day timeline is relatively efficient compared to many other examiners. With 528 resolved cases and a 79.7% allowance rate, the data reflects a consistent and favorable environment for patent applicants in Art Unit 2887. The 17.2% interview lift and 759-day median pendency provide a clear and productive path for those seeking a patent grant.

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

Performance Statistics

79.7%
Allow Rate
+27.7% vs TC avg
538
Total Applications
+17.2%
Interview Lift
759
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 528 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.9%
§101 Eligibility
24.5%
§102 Novelty
45.2%
§103 Obviousness
22.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17951904 POWER UNIT Final Rejection Nanjing Chervon Industry Co., Ltd.
18980859 WORK VEHICLE Non-Final OA Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd.
18955122 HARVESTING DEVICE Non-Final OA Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd.
18956581 METHOD, SYSTEM, AND AGRICULTURAL MACHINE Non-Final OA Kubota Corporation
18911837 AGRICULTURAL HEADER FLOAT ARM POSITION AND PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM Non-Final OA Deere & Company
18911960 AGRICULTURAL HEADER FLOAT ARM POSITION AND PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM Non-Final OA Deere & Company
18911766 AGRICULTURAL HEADER FLOAT ARM POSITION AND PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM Non-Final OA Deere & Company
18911902 AGRICULTURAL HEADER FLOAT ARM POSITION AND PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM Non-Final OA Deere & Company
18740957 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING CROP FEEDING FOR SUGARCANE HARVESTER BASED ON CROP CONDITIONS AND HARVESTING SPEED Non-Final OA DEERE & COMPANY
19021773 CONVERTING USER INPUTS ON A LAWNMOWER Non-Final OA Techtronic Cordless GP
18915960 DECK PLATE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN AGRICULTURAL HARVESTER Non-Final OA CNH Industrial America LLC
19021684 FLEX LIMIT CONTROL LOGIC Non-Final OA MACDON INDUSTRIES LTD.
18835191 Extended Life Mower Blade Non-Final OA Husqvarna AB

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