Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: DEAL, DAVID R

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3753

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

David R Deal is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3753. He has 563 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 83.5%. This high rate suggests a favorable environment for patent grants.

The median days to allowance is 849. The interview lift is 12.1%, which indicates that interviews provide a helpful boost to the probability of success.

The 83.5% allowance rate across 563 resolved cases is a strong indicator of his examination style. The 849 days to allowance reflects an efficient timeline. The 12.1% interview lift is a useful tactical option for practitioners in Art Unit 3753.

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

Performance Statistics

83.5%
Allow Rate
+13.5% vs TC avg
577
Total Applications
+12.1%
Interview Lift
849
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 563 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.1%
§101 Eligibility
28.8%
§102 Novelty
43.2%
§103 Obviousness
21.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18620478 AIR DELIVERY CONDUIT Non-Final OA RESMED PTY LTD
18805116 YSZ CERAMIC SUBSTRATE PROTECTED FIREPROOF HOSE Non-Final OA EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
18694299 AIR HOSE Non-Final OA ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
18766112 DUAL GAS PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR SYSTEM Non-Final OA DEERE & COMPANY
18715760 PIPE ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE AND BRACKET Non-Final OA Isuzu Motors Limited
18422532 TUBING FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE SYSTEMS Non-Final OA Honeywell International Inc.
18292805 Tube comprising a pultruded cylindrical element Non-Final OA ARKEMA FRANCE
18639605 PRESSURIZING GASKET Non-Final OA Mueller International, LLC
18293763 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PIPE REPAIR USING RAPID SINTERING Non-Final OA UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
18774256 Subsea Installations Comprising Corrosion-Resistant Flowlines Non-Final OA Subsea 7 Limited
18727280 A HIGH-STRENGTH TUBE RESISTANT TO ALUMINUM SULFATE CORROSION AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR Non-Final OA Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd.

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