Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: FISHER, WESLEY LE

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3745

This examiner grants 82% of resolved cases

Analysis

Wesley Le Fisher is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3745. He has reached a resolution in 222 cases. The data shows an allowance rate of 82.4 percent for these applications. This high percentage indicates that a large majority of the cases resolved by this examiner result in a patent grant. Practitioners can use this 82.4 percent figure to assess the favorable environment for applicants when their cases are assigned to this profile.

The effectiveness of interviews is reflected in an interview lift of 14.1 percent. This metric suggests that engaging in direct dialogue with the examiner provides a meaningful increase in the probability of allowance. An interview lift of 14.1 percent indicates that verbal communication is a productive supplement to written prosecution for clarifying claim scope or addressing concerns. Practitioners should consider scheduling an interview to leverage this positive correlation with successful outcomes.

The median days to allowance for cases handled by this examiner is 862. This timeline is relatively efficient, representing the middle value of the duration from filing to grant. A median of 862 days provides a specific benchmark for applicants to use when planning their prosecution strategy. These metrics are grounded in 222 resolved cases, offering a reliable perspective on the examiner's historical trends and performance.

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

Performance Statistics

82.4%
Allow Rate
+12.4% vs TC avg
248
Total Applications
+14.1%
Interview Lift
862
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 222 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.0%
§101 Eligibility
25.6%
§102 Novelty
40.6%
§103 Obviousness
32.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18321164 APPARATUS FOR HEATING WAFER Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18199578 LASER CRYSTALLIZATION APPARATUS AND LASER CRYSTALLIZATION METHOD Non-Final OA Samsung Display Co., LTD.
18694832 WIND TURBINE BLADE, LADDER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY, WIND TURBINE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO THE INTERIOR OF A HOLLOW BLADE OF A WIND TURBINE Final Rejection Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy A/S
18880395 MULTI-BLADE CENTRIFUGAL AIR-SENDING DEVICE Non-Final OA Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
19475234 LIGHTNING STRIKE PROTECTION SYSTEM Non-Final OA VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S
19237498 VARIABLE THICKNESS COATING CONTROL Final Rejection RTX Corporation
17978599 DISINFECTING CAP FOR IV CATHETER LUER HUB Non-Final OA Becton, Dickinson and Company
18320562 CERAMIC HEATER Final Rejection Niterra Co., Ltd.
18724450 FAN WITH A DAMPING MEMBER FOR REDUCING HIGH-FREQUENCY NOISE AND SECURING PRODUCTIVITY Final Rejection Hanon Systems
18319373 LIGHT IRRADIATION TYPE HEAT TREATMENT APPARATUS Final Rejection SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.
18874125 WIND TURBINE BLADE WITH A LIGHTNING RECEPTOR Non-Final OA LM Wind Power A/S
18576731 WIND TURBINE BLADE HAVING AN ELECTRO-THERMAL SYSTEM Non-Final OA LM WIND POWER A/S
18833341 FAN MOUNTING DECK FOR AN AIR HANDLING UNIT Non-Final OA Rheem Manufacturing Company

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