Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: CURRY, CINDI M

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3642 3644 3678

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

Cindi M. Curry is an examiner in Tech Center 3600, specifically Art Unit 3642. She has 220 resolved cases and an impressive allowance rate of 84.1 percent. This high percentage indicates a very favorable environment for patent applicants. The 220 resolved cases provide a statistically robust data set that suggests a predictable and successful prosecution experience for the vast majority of applicants.

The interview lift is 10.1 percent, and the median time to allowance is 819 days. This is an efficient timeline, especially given the 220 resolved cases. A median pendency of 819 days is a positive indicator for those seeking a quick resolution. The 10.1 percent lift shows that interviews still provide a meaningful benefit, even when the base allowance rate is already very high.

The 84.1 percent allowance rate and 819-day median pendency make this an efficient docket for applicants. Practitioners should note that while success is highly likely, the 10.1 percent lift suggests that an interview can still help to further expedite the process. The 220 resolved cases establish a clear pattern of efficient examination in Art Unit 3642.

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

Performance Statistics

84.1%
Allow Rate
+32.1% vs TC avg
234
Total Applications
+10.1%
Interview Lift
819
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 220 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
30.7%
§102 Novelty
42.7%
§103 Obviousness
25.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18433180 METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR COOLING A SEAT OF A VEHICLE Final Rejection Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
19136781 Vehicle Recovery System Non-Final OA The Johns Hopkins University

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