Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: DURDEN, RICHARD KYLE

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3746 3753

This examiner grants 61% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

61.4%
Allow Rate
-8.6% vs TC avg
419
Total Applications
+29.5%
Interview Lift
975
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 383 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.8%
§101 Eligibility
11.2%
§102 Novelty
43.2%
§103 Obviousness
40.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18776449 DOUBLE-WALL PIPE FOR AN AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM Non-Final OA Airbus Operations (S.A.S.)
18113877 SPRING DAMPENING FOR ACCUMULATOR SYSTEM Non-Final OA Deere & Company

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