Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: CHEN, KUANGYUE

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3700 3742 3761

This examiner grants 63% of resolved cases

Analysis

Kuangyue Chen, an examiner in Tech Center 3700, has overseen 574 resolved cases with an allowance rate of 63.1%. This rate in Art Unit 3700 indicates a favorable prosecution environment where a majority of applications reach allowance. The median time to allowance is 1260 days, providing a clear expectation for the duration of the prosecution process. Practitioners can use the 1260-day figure to set realistic milestones for their clients during the application phase.

The interview lift of 45.7% is a significant factor, especially when compared to the 63.1% base allowance rate. This 45.7% lift suggests that interviews are highly effective at moving cases toward allowance. The 574 resolved cases provide a robust dataset, making the 45.7% lift a key strategic consideration. The 45.7% lift, combined with the 1260-day median pendency, highlights the value of proactive engagement in Tech Center 3700.

Overall, the 63.1% allowance rate and the 574 resolved cases point to a steady prosecution path. The 1260-day median time to allowance is a key metric for strategic planning in Art Unit 3700. By utilizing the 45.7% interview lift, practitioners can further improve their chances of success and potentially expedite the 1260-day prosecution cycle.

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

Performance Statistics

63.1%
Allow Rate
-6.9% vs TC avg
611
Total Applications
+45.7%
Interview Lift
1260
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 574 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.7%
§101 Eligibility
15.8%
§102 Novelty
49.6%
§103 Obviousness
32.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18672304 INDUCTION HEATING TYPE COOKTOP FOR HEATING VARIOUS OBJECTS Final Rejection LG Electronics Inc.
16815658 SMART REGULATORS FOR WELDING-TYPE SYSTEMS Final Rejection Illinois Tool Works Inc.
17630771 HEATING COOKING APPARATUS Final Rejection SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18527642 SHAPING APPARATUS AND SHAPING METHOD Final Rejection NIKON CORPORATION
18270347 INTERNALLY HEATED HOSE WIRE IMPREGNATION Non-Final OA Graco Minnesota Inc.
17760122 BEVERAGE PREPARATION MACHINE WITH CAPSULE RECOGNITION Non-Final OA SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE S.A.
18247625 LASER PROCESSING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD Non-Final OA FANUC CORPORATION
17308450 TEMPERATURE LIMITING SOFTWARE TO ENABLE USE OF TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE COMPONENTS ON INDUCTION COOKTOPS Final Rejection Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
16950193 COOKING ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF OPERATION BASED ON DETECTED COOKWARE Final Rejection Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
18090215 Induction Cooktop and Method for an Induction Cooktop Non-Final OA SABAF S.P.A.
17884617 BEVERAGE PREPARATION MACHINE ARRANGED TO SHARE CAPSULE IMAGE AND MACHINE OPERATION DATA Final Rejection Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.

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