Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: FREEMAN, JOSHUA E

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 1732 3641

This examiner grants 82% of resolved cases

Analysis

Joshua E. Freeman has 924 resolved cases. Although in Tech Center 3600, he is assigned to Art Unit 1732. The allowance rate is 82.0%, and the median days to allowance is 623. This is a fast profile for applicants. The 924 resolved cases provide a strong basis for these metrics.

The interview lift is 12.1%, which is a significant positive factor. Combining the 82.0% allowance rate with a 12.1% lift suggests that interviews are effective. The 623-day median timeline is short compared to other units. Practitioners should leverage the 12.1% lift to maintain the efficiency of the 623-day prosecution cycle. The 82.0% allowance rate and 12.1% lift together indicate a highly favorable environment for patent grants.

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

Performance Statistics

82.0%
Allow Rate
+30.0% vs TC avg
943
Total Applications
+12.1%
Interview Lift
623
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 924 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.3%
§101 Eligibility
29.2%
§102 Novelty
41.1%
§103 Obviousness
19.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19557491 SUB-SONIC BULLET CASING Non-Final OA Hornady Manufacturing Company
19419845 SLING MOUNT Non-Final OA ONE HUNDRED CONCEPTS, LLC
19362736 CABLE MANAGEMENT MAGWELL Non-Final OA Sheltered Wings, Inc. d/b/a Vortex Optics
18991876 VIEWING OPTIC WITH AN INTEGRATED DISPLAY SYSTEM Final Rejection Sheltered Wings, Inc. d/b/a Vortex Optics
18615629 SCOPE TURRET Final Rejection Sheltered Wings Inc. d/b/a Vortex Optics
19228474 FLASH BANG GRENADE HOOK AND METHOD OF USE Final Rejection ICARUS PRECISION LLC
19202710 BALLISTIC RESISTANT WALL STRUCTURES Non-Final OA SAFEWOOD DESIGNS, INC.
18940796 Archery Site Non-Final OA ANDERSON, SETH

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