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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Michael Casey Bryant, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as BRYANT, MICHAEL CASEY

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 1792 2884 3613

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

BRYANT, MICHAEL CASEY handles art unit 1792 matters in tech center 3600. The profile shows 795 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 78.5%, an interview lift of 17.1%, and a median time to allowance of 914 days. The substantial case history supports using the measures for operational planning. The allowance outcome favors strong initial claim framing, while the interview figure indicates that examiner meetings may play a supporting rather than primary role.

The represented companies are Siemens Healthineers AG, Fujifilm Corporation, and Stryker Corporation. The leading firms are FITCH EVEN TABIN & FLANNERY, LLP, GREER, BURNS & CRAIN, LTD., and HAMILTON, BROOK, SMITH & REYNOLDS, P.C. These participants provide relevant medical-imaging and device context for counsel. The median duration supports early coordination of prosecution with portfolio and product plans.

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

Performance Statistics

78.5%
Allow Rate
+26.5% vs TC avg
827
Total Applications
+17.1%
Interview Lift
914
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 795 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.2%
§101 Eligibility
18.3%
§102 Novelty
45.4%
§103 Obviousness
26.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18939554 RADIOGRAPHY SYSTEM Final Rejection FUJIFILM CORPORATION
18808061 X-RAY CT APPARATUS Final Rejection FUJIFILM Corporation
18591373 Caster System For Mobile Apparatus Non-Final OA Stryker Corporation
19022265 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THRESHOLDING FOR X-RAY TECHNIQUE OPTIMIZATION Non-Final OA GE Precision Healthcare LLC
18960176 METHOD FOR VISUALIZING SCATTERED RADIATION AND MEDICAL SYSTEM Final Rejection Siemens Healthineers AG
18892811 IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECORDING PROJECTION IMAGES Non-Final OA Siemens Healthineers AG
18631352 METHOD AND APPARATUS TO FACILITATE OPTIMIZING A RADIATION TREATMENT PLAN Non-Final OA Siemens Healthineers International AG
19120866 Improvements in or Relating to Medical Device Apparatus Non-Final OA XStrahl Limited
19057494 OUTDOOR PHOTOLUMINESCENCE IMAGING OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES Non-Final OA NEWSOUTH INNOVATIONS PTY LIMITED

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Michael Casey Bryant's allowance rate?

78.5% of resolved applications examined by Michael Casey Bryant were allowed (795 resolved cases), compared with 22.9% across Art Unit 1792 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Michael Casey Bryant?

This examiner's interview lift is +17.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Michael Casey Bryant take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Michael Casey Bryant took 914 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Michael Casey Bryant work in?

Michael Casey Bryant examines applications in Art Unit 1792 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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