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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Steve M Clemmons, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as CLEMMONS, STEVE M

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2857 3613 3618 3661

This examiner grants 70% of resolved cases

Analysis

CLEMMONS, STEVE M is a USPTO patent examiner in tech center 3600 and art unit 2857. The profile includes 677 resolved cases, a 69.7% allowance rate, and a median of 802 days to allowance. Interviews show a 20.9% lift, making interview timing and preparation relevant considerations for practitioners handling applications in this docket.

The listed companies are Wonderland Switzerland AG, U-Kart Systems, LLC, and Pentland Firth Software GmbH. The listed firms are HAUPTMAN HAM, LLP, MARSHALL, GERSTEIN & BORUN LLP, and WTA IP Law P.C. This combination gives applicants representative examples of the examiner's company and counsel experience.

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

Performance Statistics

69.7%
Allow Rate
+17.7% vs TC avg
715
Total Applications
+20.9%
Interview Lift
802
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 677 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
19.2%
§102 Novelty
53.2%
§103 Obviousness
25.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18171572 SECURING MECHANISM FOR A PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY BOX Final Rejection MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
17925585 METHOD FOR OPERATING A FUEL CELL VEHICLE, AND FUEL CELL VEHICLE Final Rejection AUDI AG
18821493 FOLDING HANDLE, FOLDING DEVICE, CHILD STROLLER SEAT AND CHILD STROLLER Non-Final OA Wonderland Switzerland AG
18769313 BASKET AND STROLLER WITH THE BASKET Final Rejection WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AG
18709494 LOCKING DEVICE, LOCKING STRUCTURE, CHILD CARRIER AND SEAT OF CHILD CARRIER Non-Final OA WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AG
18868192 FRAME MEMBER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD Non-Final OA Resonac Corporation
18443377 ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROPULSION SYSTEM Non-Final OA GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
17826043 CONNECTING ASSEMBLY FOR A SENSOR POD Non-Final OA Kodiak Robotics, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Steve M Clemmons's allowance rate?

69.7% of resolved applications examined by Steve M Clemmons were allowed (677 resolved cases), compared with 72.0% across Art Unit 2857 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Steve M Clemmons?

This examiner's interview lift is +20.9 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Steve M Clemmons take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Steve M Clemmons took 802 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Steve M Clemmons work in?

Steve M Clemmons examines applications in Art Unit 2857 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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