Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Travis S Fissel, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as FISSEL, TRAVIS S

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2872 2877

This examiner grants 76% of resolved cases

Analysis

FISSEL, TRAVIS S is assigned to Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2872. His record covers 568 resolved cases, a 76.2% allowance rate, and a median of 1026 days to allowance. The profile indicates a favorable allowance outcome across a meaningful caseload, while prosecution generally extends beyond two years.

Interviews are associated with a 10.6% lift in allowance outcomes. That positive but moderate relationship supports using interviews selectively alongside targeted written responses. The listed companies are Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Arashi Vision, and Huawei Technologies. The listed firms include NSIP LAW, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, and JCIPRNET.

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

Performance Statistics

76.2%
Allow Rate
+8.2% vs TC avg
599
Total Applications
+10.6%
Interview Lift
1026
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 568 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.7%
§101 Eligibility
20.5%
§102 Novelty
53.7%
§103 Obviousness
20.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18941573 Optical Computing Topology Structure, System, and System Regulation Method Non-Final OA Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
18483273 SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES FOR FORMING META-LENSES Final Rejection QUALCOMM Incorporated
18548121 OPTICAL SYSTEM AND CAMERA MODULE COMPRISING SAME Non-Final OA LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
19025387 OPTICAL IMAGING SYSTEM Non-Final OA Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
19016105 OPTICAL IMAGING SYSTEM Non-Final OA Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
18966988 OPTICAL IMAGING SYSTEM Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
18319892 OPTICAL IMAGING SYSTEM Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
18755569 VEHICLE DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA YAZAKI CORPORATION

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Travis S Fissel's allowance rate?

76.2% of resolved applications examined by Travis S Fissel were allowed (568 resolved cases), compared with 64.9% across Art Unit 2872 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Travis S Fissel?

This examiner's interview lift is +10.6 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Travis S Fissel take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Travis S Fissel took 1,026 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Travis S Fissel work in?

Travis S Fissel examines applications in Art Unit 2872 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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