Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Patrick B Fry, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as FRY, PATRICK B

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2853 3721 3731

This examiner grants 54% of resolved cases

Analysis

FRY, PATRICK B has resolved 453 cases in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 2853. The profile shows a 54.1% allowance rate and a median of 1278 days to allowance. The 8.2% interview lift is positive but modest, suggesting that interviews can support resolution of particular issues while written arguments and carefully supported amendments remain central.

The listed companies include Black & Decker Inc., Robert Bosch GmbH, and Nanjing Chervon Industry Co., Ltd. The representative firms are Maginot, Moore & Beck LLP, BRAKE HUGHES BELLERMANN LLP, and BREINER & BREINER, L.L.C. Counsel should plan for sustained prosecution and use the interview opportunity selectively within that longer timeline.

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

Performance Statistics

54.1%
Allow Rate
-15.9% vs TC avg
509
Total Applications
+8.2%
Interview Lift
1278
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 453 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
13.4%
§102 Novelty
49.5%
§103 Obviousness
33.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18235112 POWER TOOL Final Rejection MAKITA CORPORATION
18292233 Method for Controlling a Hand-Held Power Tool Final Rejection Robert Bosch GmbH
18412560 Method for Operating a Hand-Held Power Tool Final Rejection Robert Bosch GmbH
19480333 COMPONENTS OF SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME Non-Final OA INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
19281114 CLUTCH MECHANISM AND POWER TOOL HAVING SAME Non-Final OA Black & Decker Inc.
18525820 Fastening Tool Nail Stop Final Rejection Black & Decker Inc.
17561592 Fastening Tool Nail Stop Final Rejection Black & Decker Inc.
18505647 COMPRESSION RETAINERS FOR STAPLE CARTRIDGES WITH IMPLANT ADJUNCTS Non-Final OA CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL
18978895 POWER TOOL AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR Non-Final OA Nanjing Chervon Industry Co., Ltd.
18617816 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HDSS ROLL PACKAGING Non-Final OA BRIDGESTONE BANDAG, LLC
19469504 APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR UNWINDING A FILM PORTION Non-Final OA Cryovac, LLC
19053175 KITTING MACHINE Final Rejection Dexterity, Inc.
19114121 PACKAGING MACHINE WITH SEALING DEVICE FOR PAPER WRAPPING MATERIALS Non-Final OA VALMET TISSUE CONVERTING S.P.A.
19030136 AUTOMATED PILL FULFILLMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS Final Rejection CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Patrick B Fry's allowance rate?

54.1% of resolved applications examined by Patrick B Fry were allowed (453 resolved cases), compared with 72.7% across Art Unit 2853 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Patrick B Fry?

This examiner's interview lift is +8.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Patrick B Fry take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Patrick B Fry took 1,278 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Patrick B Fry work in?

Patrick B Fry examines applications in Art Unit 2853 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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