Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: CARY, KELSEY E

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3619 3753

This examiner grants 75% of resolved cases

Analysis

Kelsey E Cary has resolved 560 cases in Art Unit 3619, which is part of Tech Center 3700. She maintains an allowance rate of 75.0%, indicating a generally favorable environment for applicants. This 75.0% rate suggests that a high portion of applications reach a successful conclusion. The 560 resolved cases provide a stable basis for practitioners to evaluate the probability of success when assigned to this examiner.

The interview lift of 24.9% is a significant factor in prosecution strategy. This figure represents the increase in the likelihood of allowance following an interview compared to the baseline allowance rate of 75.0%. This 24.9% lift suggests that direct verbal communication is a highly effective tool for resolving outstanding issues. Practitioners should consider scheduling an interview to further improve the already high probability of securing a grant.

The median time to allowance is 851 days. This 851-day figure provides a specific timeline for practitioners to consider when planning their prosecution strategy. Understanding both the 75.0% allowance rate and the 851-day median helps in managing expectations regarding the duration of the process. These metrics together offer a clear picture of the prosecution environment in Art Unit 3619.

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

Performance Statistics

75.0%
Allow Rate
+5.0% vs TC avg
583
Total Applications
+24.9%
Interview Lift
851
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 560 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
24.2%
§102 Novelty
46.4%
§103 Obviousness
26.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

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19223697 ACTUATOR AND VALVE DEVICE Non-Final OA FUJIKIN INCORPORATED

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