Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: COOK, CORTEZ M

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2834 2837 2846 3634

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

Cortez M. Cook is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 2834. The examiner has 504 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 84.3 percent. This high rate suggests that the majority of applications result in a grant, making it a favorable environment for applicants. The median days to allowance is 769, which represents a relatively efficient timeframe for the prosecution process. These metrics provide a solid foundation for practitioners to plan their filings and set expectations for success.

The interview lift percentage is 8.5 percent. This lift indicates that interviews provide a measurable benefit, increasing the likelihood of an allowance above the 84.3 percent baseline. With 504 resolved cases, the examiner has a significant track record in Art Unit 2834. Practitioners can use the 769-day median pendency to project the timing of patent grants. The 8.5 percent lift suggests that direct discussion is a useful tool for resolving any remaining issues. Overall, the 84.3 percent allowance rate reflects a consistent and positive path for applications in Tech Center 3600.

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

Performance Statistics

84.3%
Allow Rate
+32.3% vs TC avg
510
Total Applications
+8.5%
Interview Lift
769
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 504 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.3%
§101 Eligibility
26.0%
§102 Novelty
53.4%
§103 Obviousness
15.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18883924 STATE DETERMINATION DEVICE, MOTOR DRIVE SYSTEM, FREEZING SYSTEM, FAN SYSTEM, AND STATE DETERMINATION METHOD Non-Final OA DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
18364850 STAGE APPARATUS, PATTERN FORMING APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLE Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18555175 DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AN INVERTER/RECTIFIER Final Rejection VALEO EQUIPEMENTS ELECTRIQUES MOTEUR
18727104 CONTROL DEVICE, MOTOR MODULE, AND CONTROL METHOD Non-Final OA NIDEC CORPORATION
18726363 MOTOR DRIVING DEVICE AND MOTOR DRIVING METHOD Non-Final OA LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
18726091 CONVEYING DEVICE AND CONVEYING METHOD Final Rejection HITACHI HIGH-TECH CORPORATION

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