Prosecution Insights
Last updated: April 19, 2026

Examiner: DAVID, MICHAEL D

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3641

This examiner grants 82% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

81.5%
Allow Rate
+29.5% vs TC avg
460
Total Applications
+14.3%
Interview Lift
774
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 443 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.8%
§101 Eligibility
29.6%
§102 Novelty
36.7%
§103 Obviousness
19.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19078647 DIGITAL RETICLE SYSTEM Non-Final OA Sig Sauer, Inc.
19038019 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM Non-Final OA Sheltered Wings Inc. d/b/a Vortex Optics
19030329 BOLT CARRIER AND BOLT FOR GAS OPERATED FIREARMS Non-Final OA LWRC International LLC
19024535 ADJUSTABLE GAS BLOCK Non-Final OA LWRC International LLC
19001347 FIREARM STOCK ADJUSTMENT DEVICE Non-Final OA Brandon Jeremiah Swistak
18876982 SYSTEMS AND METHODS/PROCESSES Non-Final OA Orica International Pte Ltd
18979365 Magazine with Embedded Metal Insert Non-Final OA IMI DEFENSE LTD
18914765 MODULAR FIREARM AND COMPONENTS THEREOF Non-Final OA EVOLVED GEAR LLC
18666354 PRESSURIZED GAS VESSEL AND PIERCING MECHANISM Final Rejection BANZA STAMPING INDUSTRY CORP
18624372 ADAPTOR KIT FOR SMALL HANDGUNS TO FIT PISTOL BRACE ASSEMBLY Final Rejection RT Recover Innovations Ltd.

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