Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: CROCKETT, RYAN M

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2841 2871 2896

This examiner grants 79% of resolved cases

Analysis

Examiner Crockett maintains an allowance rate of 78.8% in Art Unit 2841, based on 798 resolved cases. This rate indicates a generally positive outlook for applicants in Tech Center 2800. The median days to allowance of 754 is quite low, showing a fast and efficient path to grant. With 798 resolved cases, these metrics are highly reliable and suggest a very efficient and accessible examination process for patent applicants.

The interview lift of 5.4% shows a modest benefit to engaging in direct discussion. While the 78.8% allowance rate is already strong, an interview can provide the extra momentum needed for more complex cases. For the 798 resolved cases, the data supports a strategy of clear written communication supplemented by targeted interviews to maintain high success rates and the 754-day median timeline. Practitioners can rely on the 754-day median pendency for planning, knowing that the 5.4% lift offers a viable way to address any examiner concerns. This balanced approach is likely to result in a successful outcome given the examiner's high baseline for granting patents.

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

Performance Statistics

78.8%
Allow Rate
+10.8% vs TC avg
820
Total Applications
+5.4%
Interview Lift
754
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 798 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.1%
§101 Eligibility
11.2%
§102 Novelty
72.0%
§103 Obviousness
13.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18911125 Electronic Devices With Folding Displays Having Textured Flexible Areas Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
18947771 DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
18956900 INTEGRATED DISPLAY MODULE OR APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING AND MANUFACTURING THE SAME Non-Final OA Snap Inc.
18980930 LIGHT BEAM SHAPING APPARATUS, LIGHT BEAM SHAPING METHOD, AND WSS Non-Final OA HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
18945981 ELECTRONIC DEVICE Non-Final OA InnoLux Corporation
18980780 COLLIMATOR-BASED FIELD-OF-VIEW CALIBRATION FOR AUGMENTED REALITY DISPLAY SYSTEMS Non-Final OA GOOGLE LLC
18864363 WAVEGUIDE WITH EXIT PUPIL EXPANDER AND OUTCOUPLER ON SEPARATE SUBSTRATES Non-Final OA GOOGLE LLC
18706542 CURVED THIN SEE-THROUGH LIGHTGUIDE WITH LARGE EYEBOX Non-Final OA GOOGLE LLC
18837050 METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A COMPONENT FOR A BACKLIGHTING DEVICE, AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENT FOR A BACKLIGHTING DEVICE, BACKLIGHTING DEVICE, IMAGE GENERATION DEVICE, AND HEAD-UP DISPLAY Non-Final OA VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE
18950809 COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS HAVING OPTICAL POWER SUPPLIES Non-Final OA Ciena Corporation
18910609 DECORATIVE SHEET AND DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA DAI NIPPON PRINTING CO., LTD.
18880196 GRATING STRUCTURE AND PROCESSING METHOD THEREFOR, LENS AND HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA Goertek Optical Technology Co., Ltd.
18880517 APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM OF AN OPTICAL LENS Non-Final OA HYPERVISION LTD
18948389 PIXEL ARRAY SUBSTRATE Non-Final OA HannStar Display Corporation
18980870 HEADGEAR MOUNT AND IMAGING SYSTEM Non-Final OA Maranon, Inc.

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