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Last updated: October 27, 2026

James J Buckle Jr., USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as BUCKLE JR, JAMES J

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 1742 3631 3633 3638 3642

This examiner grants 66% of resolved cases

Analysis

BUCKLE JR, JAMES J handles art unit 1742 cases within tech center 3600. The profile includes 977 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 65.6%, an interview lift of 14.9%, and a median time to allowance of 856 days. The extensive case history gives the figures practical value. The allowance result supports disciplined claim development, while the interview measure indicates that written responses may remain the primary strategic vehicle for many matters.

The represented companies are The Governors of the University of Alberta, Unilin B.V., and Gutterglove Inc. The leading firms are AMIN, TUROCY & WATSON, LLP, Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC, and CANTOR COLBURN LLP. These organizations provide relevant technology and prosecution context. The median duration supports planning for response cycles, continuation decisions, and business timing.

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

Performance Statistics

65.6%
Allow Rate
+13.6% vs TC avg
1,005
Total Applications
+14.9%
Interview Lift
856
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 977 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
31.3%
§102 Novelty
43.7%
§103 Obviousness
20.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18799207 SMART SELF-CENTERED SHEAR WALL SYSTEM Non-Final OA The Governors of the University of Alberta
18211209 Anchor Bolt Locator Non-Final OA Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
19235926 Inflatable Drive Through Booth Non-Final OA Individual inventor
18952519 Curvature-Adjustable Magnetic Strut Non-Final OA Individual inventor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner James J Buckle Jr.'s allowance rate?

65.6% of resolved applications examined by James J Buckle Jr. were allowed (977 resolved cases), compared with 58.3% across Art Unit 1742 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner James J Buckle Jr.?

This examiner's interview lift is +14.9 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner James J Buckle Jr. take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by James J Buckle Jr. took 856 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner James J Buckle Jr. work in?

James J Buckle Jr. examines applications in Art Unit 1742 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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