Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: FRY, PATRICK B

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2853 3721 3731

This examiner grants 54% of resolved cases

Analysis

Examiner Patrick B Fry is assigned to Art Unit 2853 in Tech Center 3700. The records include 451 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 53.9 percent. This rate acts as a baseline for the probability of a patent grant. The median days to allowance is 1280, representing the time for the prosecution cycle. This timeline is a factor for portfolio management and planning.

The interview lift stands at 8.0 percent. For the 451 resolved cases, this lift shows how interviews relate to outcomes. The 1280 days to allowance serves as a benchmark for pendency. Applicants can evaluate the 53.9 percent allowance rate and the Art Unit 2853 context for their filings. These metrics from Tech Center 3700 assist in prosecution planning for the future.

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

Performance Statistics

53.9%
Allow Rate
-16.1% vs TC avg
503
Total Applications
+8.0%
Interview Lift
1280
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 451 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
13.7%
§102 Novelty
49.9%
§103 Obviousness
33.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19088232 IMPACT TOOL AND IMPACT WRENCH Non-Final OA MAKITA CORPORATION
18235112 POWER TOOL Final Rejection MAKITA CORPORATION
18505647 COMPRESSION RETAINERS FOR STAPLE CARTRIDGES WITH IMPLANT ADJUNCTS Non-Final OA CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL
19480333 COMPONENTS OF SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME Non-Final OA INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
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
19236470 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FILLING AND CLOSING CONTAINERS Non-Final OA KRONES AG
19076751 SURGICAL STAPLER HAVING SHAFT RECOGNITION MECHANISM Final Rejection Applied Medical Resources Corporation
19034869 SEALING DEVICE Non-Final OA Alcon Inc.
19473777 METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATING CUSHIONING MATERIAL FILLING AND PACKAGING BASED ON 3D SPACE DETECTION DATA Non-Final OA YUNHUNPLUS CO,.LTD
18875774 STRETCH-WRAPPING MACHINE WITH FILM-SEALING ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA Signode Industrial Group LLC
18617816 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HDSS ROLL PACKAGING Non-Final OA BRIDGESTONE BANDAG, LLC
19030136 AUTOMATED PILL FULFILLMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS Final Rejection CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
18608431 HIGH SPEED WRAPPER Non-Final OA Rehrig Pacific Company

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