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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Chad G Erdman, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as ERDMAN, CHAD G

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1759 2115 2116 2121 2128 2199 3791

This examiner grants 80% of resolved cases

Analysis

ERDMAN, CHAD G is assigned to tech center 3700 and art unit 1759. The record includes 582 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 80.2%. The median time to allowance is 925 days. The substantial record gives the allowance figure useful historical weight, while the median duration remains relevant to applicants coordinating commercial and continuation decisions.

The interview lift is 17.7%, showing a positive association with allowance outcomes. FANUC Corporation, Infineon Technologies AG, and Lutron Technology Company LLC are the listed top companies. The listed firms are Brooks Kushman P.C., CHOATE, HALL & STEWART LLP, and Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP - Rheem. Counsel may use the interview signal to guide engagement, while tailoring arguments to the individual claims.

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

Performance Statistics

80.2%
Allow Rate
+10.2% vs TC avg
619
Total Applications
+17.7%
Interview Lift
925
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 582 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

6.0%
§101 Eligibility
16.8%
§102 Novelty
55.6%
§103 Obviousness
14.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18882797 DATA ANALYSIS SYSTEM, DATA ANALYSIS DEVICE, DATA ANALYSIS METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM Non-Final OA Tokyo Electron Limited
18862346 CONTROL DEVICE, MACHINE TOOL, AND CONTROL METHOD Non-Final OA FANUC CORPORATION
18370107 CONTROL DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING MULTIPLE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ELECTRICAL LOAD Non-Final OA Lutron Technology Company LLC
18471535 Remote Monitoring of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Devices Non-Final OA Rheem Manufacturing Company
18010419 TURF MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS Non-Final OA THE TORO COMPANY
18985953 METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A NEW PROSTHESIS Non-Final OA Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Chad G Erdman's allowance rate?

80.2% of resolved applications examined by Chad G Erdman were allowed (582 resolved cases), compared with 69.3% across Art Unit 1759 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Chad G Erdman?

This examiner's interview lift is +17.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Chad G Erdman take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Chad G Erdman took 925 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Chad G Erdman work in?

Chad G Erdman examines applications in Art Unit 1759 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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