Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: CUSTER, KELLY A

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2937 2938

This examiner grants 100% of resolved cases

Analysis

Kelly A. Custer is an examiner in Tech Center 2900 and Art Unit 2937 with 15 resolved cases. All of these cases were granted, resulting in a 100.0% allowance rate. The median days to allowance is 1162, which establishes the timeframe for successful prosecution in her docket. This 1162-day timeline is a consideration for applicants in the 2900 Tech Center.

The interview lift is 0.0%, meaning interviews did not impact the 100.0% success rate for these 15 resolved cases. The 100.0% allowance rate was achieved through the prosecution of these 15 cases. Practitioners should use the 1162-day median pendency to manage expectations regarding the duration of the process. In Art Unit 2937, her 100.0% allowance rate across 15 cases indicates a favorable environment for applicants. The 0.0% lift and 1162-day timeline are the key data points for this examiner.

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

Performance Statistics

100.0%
Allow Rate
+40.0% vs TC avg
16
Total Applications
+0.0%
Interview Lift
1162
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 15 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
16.7%
§102 Novelty
16.7%
§103 Obviousness
61.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
35526635 Buckle Non-Final OA CALZATURIFICIO S.C.A.R.P.A. S.P.A.

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