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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Felix O Figueroa, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as FIGUEROA, FELIX O

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2831 2833 3677

This examiner grants 58% of resolved cases

Analysis

FIGUEROA, FELIX O has 933 resolved cases in Tech Center 3600 and art unit 2831. The allowance rate is 58.1%, the interview lift is 14.8%, and the median time to allowance is 1023 days. The substantial resolved-case volume provides useful historical context, while the allowance and timing figures support active management of claim scope and response sequencing.

The listed companies are Hubbell Incorporated, Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., and WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. The listed firms are Wissing Miller - Hubbell, Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, P.C., and Rankin, Hill & Clark LLP. Interviews may help address focused issues, but practitioners should rely on precise written distinctions and evidence to advance cases within the stated median timeline.

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

Performance Statistics

58.1%
Allow Rate
+6.1% vs TC avg
989
Total Applications
+14.8%
Interview Lift
1023
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 933 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
34.4%
§102 Novelty
56.5%
§103 Obviousness
7.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18536409 TERMINAL ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA Caterpillar Inc.
18420206 CONNECTOR Final Rejection SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.
18588313 Material Removal from Inner Surface to Preserve Perception of Outer Surface Aesthetics Non-Final OA Lutron Technology Company LLC
18407709 CONDUCTIVE GASKET FOR USE WITH SPRING-BIASED CONTACTS Non-Final OA Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC
17554868 ONE ESD SELF-PROTECT METHOD FOR CONNECTOR Final Rejection Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
18409339 CONTACT ORGANIZER FOR A PLUG CONNECTOR Final Rejection TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH
18524984 Electrical Connector, Connecting Body Between a Circuit Board and Electrical Connector Non-Final OA Tyco Electronics Japan G.K.
18642087 Connector Structure, Fitting Position Guarantee Lock, And First Connector Non-Final OA Yazaki Corporation
18500294 COMPACT RELIABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR Non-Final OA Amphenol East Asia Electronic Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Felix O Figueroa's allowance rate?

58.1% of resolved applications examined by Felix O Figueroa were allowed (933 resolved cases), compared with 72.3% across Art Unit 2831 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Felix O Figueroa?

This examiner's interview lift is +14.8 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Felix O Figueroa take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Felix O Figueroa took 1,023 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Felix O Figueroa work in?

Felix O Figueroa examines applications in Art Unit 2831 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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