Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Cindi M Curry, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as CURRY, CINDI M

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3642 3644 3678

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

CURRY, CINDI M is assigned to Tech Center 3600 and art unit 3642. The profile covers 225 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 84.0% and a median of 820 days to allowance. The interview lift is 10.3%, giving interviews a measurable but moderate role in prosecution planning.

The listed companies are AeroVironment Inc., The Johns Hopkins University, and Everstream Solutions LLC. The listed firms are Command IP LLP and FITCH EVEN TABIN & FLANNERY, LLP. Practitioners can use the historical outcomes to frame claim drafting and amendment choices, while the timing measure supports realistic expectations about the path to allowance.

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

Performance Statistics

84.0%
Allow Rate
+32.0% vs TC avg
235
Total Applications
+10.3%
Interview Lift
820
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 225 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
30.6%
§102 Novelty
42.2%
§103 Obviousness
26.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19136781 Vehicle Recovery System Non-Final OA The Johns Hopkins University

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Cindi M Curry's allowance rate?

84.0% of resolved applications examined by Cindi M Curry were allowed (225 resolved cases), compared with 67.2% across Art Unit 3642 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Cindi M Curry?

This examiner's interview lift is +10.3 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Cindi M Curry take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Cindi M Curry took 820 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Cindi M Curry work in?

Cindi M Curry examines applications in Art Unit 3642 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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