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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Francis C Campanell, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as CAMPANELL, FRANCIS C

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1771 1772 1774 1797 3725

This examiner grants 73% of resolved cases

Analysis

CAMPANELL, FRANCIS C handles art unit 1771 in tech center 3700. The profile records 899 resolved cases, a 73.0% allowance rate, and a 9.5% interview lift. The median days to allowance are 1023.

The listed companies are Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Saudi Arabian Oil Company, and Chevron U.s.a. Inc. The listed firms are Advent, LLP, AMIN, TUROCY & WATSON, LLP, and DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP. The case volume supports using the profile as a meaningful planning reference. Its outcome pattern favors attention to efficient claim development, with interviews offering a positive but limited additional signal.

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

Performance Statistics

73.0%
Allow Rate
+3.0% vs TC avg
929
Total Applications
+9.5%
Interview Lift
1023
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 899 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.7%
§101 Eligibility
19.2%
§102 Novelty
57.7%
§103 Obviousness
14.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19068045 FUEL PRODUCTION METHOD AND FUEL PRODUCTION SYSTEM Non-Final OA HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
18530490 METHODS OF TRANSPORTING HYDROGEN THAT INCLUDE HYDROCRACKING AND DEHYDROGENATION AT SEPARATE HYDROCARBON PROCESSING FACILITIES Non-Final OA Saudi Arabian Oil Company
19179342 BIOFUEL BLENDS Non-Final OA SHELL USA, INC.
19060235 Alkylated Naphthalene Compositions Obtained Through Blending Or Processing Of Monoalkylated And Dialkylated Naphthalene Fractions Non-Final OA ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Francis C Campanell's allowance rate?

73.0% of resolved applications examined by Francis C Campanell were allowed (899 resolved cases), compared with 53.8% across Art Unit 1771 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Francis C Campanell?

This examiner's interview lift is +9.5 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Francis C Campanell take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Francis C Campanell took 1,023 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Francis C Campanell work in?

Francis C Campanell examines applications in Art Unit 1771 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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