Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: DOVE, TRACY MAE

Tech Center 4100 • Art Units: 1722 1725 1726 1727 1782 1795 4100

This examiner grants 69% of resolved cases

Analysis

Tracy Mae Dove is an examiner in Art Unit 1722 of Tech Center 4100. With 724 resolved cases, the examiner has an allowance rate of 68.9%. This rate provides an expectation of success for applications in this unit. The median days to allowance is 1338, which is a key factor for applicants to consider when planning their schedule.

The interview lift is 9.6%, indicating a positive impact from direct communication compared to the 68.9% baseline. While the lift is modest, it still offers a measurable benefit. The 724 resolved cases offer a reliable data set for these metrics in Tech Center 4100.

The 68.9% allowance rate and 9.6% interview lift suggest a steady path to allowance in Art Unit 1722. However, the 1338-day median duration is a significant timeline for practitioners to manage. These figures provide a grounded basis for setting client expectations.

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

Performance Statistics

68.9%
Allow Rate
+8.9% vs TC avg
765
Total Applications
+9.6%
Interview Lift
1338
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 724 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
27.7%
§102 Novelty
34.0%
§103 Obviousness
32.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18616618 POWER STORAGE CELL Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18281364 NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY Final Rejection Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd.
18917411 Insulating Composition for Electrode Having Excellent Wet Adhesion and Preparation Method Thereof Final Rejection LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
18279544 LFP Battery Cell Configured Such that SOC Measurement is Easily Performed Non-Final OA LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
18271533 BATTERY PACK AND DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME Final Rejection LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
18035000 Battery Module, and Battery Pack and Vehicle Including Same Final Rejection LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
18030244 SLURRY COMPOSITION, AND POSITIVE ELECTRODE AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING SAME Non-Final OA LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
18123709 Apparatus and Method for Manufacturing Unit Cell Non-Final OA LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
18588367 WATERTIGHT BATTERY LOWER CASE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF Non-Final OA HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.
18620698 TABLESS BATTERY Non-Final OA Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
18636281 SECONDARY BATTERY AND APPARATUS CONTAINING THE SECONDARY BATTERY Final Rejection Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited
18408971 BATTERY CELL, BATTERY, ELECTRICAL DEVICE, AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING BATTERY CELL Non-Final OA CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED
18347456 POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR, POSITIVE ELECTRODE PLATE COMPRISING SAME, SECONDARY BATTERY, AND POWER CONSUMING DEVICE Non-Final OA CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) LIMITED
17867214 Primer Composition, Anode and Secondary Battery Comprising the Same, and Method for Manufacturing Anode Final Rejection SK On Co., Ltd.
18292874 COMPOSITE SOLID ELECTROLYTE AND ALL SOLID STATE BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
18274995 BATTERY UNIT Final Rejection NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION
18373251 HOUSING, BATTERY, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE Non-Final OA BYD COMPANY LIMITED
18496927 MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR POWER STORAGE DEVICE, AND POWER STORAGE DEVICE Non-Final OA Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, Inc.
18560196 SLURRY COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING POLYMERS HAVING SILICON-CONTAINING FUNCTIONAL GROUPS FOR LITHIUM ION ELECTRICAL STORAGE DEVICES Non-Final OA PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
18177586 INDIUM ZINC-BASED ALLOY ANODES FORMING POROUS STRUCTURE FOR AQUEOUS ZINC BATTERIES Non-Final OA Battelle Memorial Institute
17637490 ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM Final Rejection Lisa Dräxlmaier GmbH
18447876 BUILT-IN ELECTROLYZER FOR INCREASING DURABILITY OF A FLOW BATTER BY REBALANCING THE ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION Non-Final OA LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC
18401578 BATTERY PACK Non-Final OA EVE ENERGY CO., LTD.
18653826 DRY ELECTRODE MANUFACTURE BY TEMPERATURE ACTIVATION METHOD Non-Final OA LICAP TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
18327936 Hybrid Separator Comprising Ceramic-Coated Thermally Stable Polymer Fibers for a Lithium Battery or Sodium Battery and Manufacturing Method Final Rejection Honeycomb Battery Company
18028135 CATALYST FOR ELECTRODES, COMPOSITION FOR FORMING GAS DIFFUSION ELECTRODE, GAS DIFFUSION ELECTRODE, MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, AND FUEL CELL STACK Non-Final OA N.E. CHEMCAT CORPORATION

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