Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Examiner: BUFFINGTON, HEAVEN RICHELLE

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2838 3615 3617 3647

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

83.5%
Allow Rate
+31.5% vs TC avg
130
Total Applications
+13.8%
Interview Lift
1263
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 103 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.0%
§101 Eligibility
22.0%
§102 Novelty
42.0%
§103 Obviousness
31.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18514039 MAGNETIC LEVITATION TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND MAGNETIC LEVITATION TRANSPORT METHOD USING THE SAME Non-Final OA Samsung Display Co., LTD.
17969216 URBAN AIR MOBILITY POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHOD ACCORDING THERETO Non-Final OA KIA CORPORATION
18668851 CONTACTOR SELECTION TO OPEN UNDER LOAD Non-Final OA Caterpillar Inc.

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