Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Robert Edward Fuller, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as FULLER, ROBERT EDWARD

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3612 3652 3676

This examiner grants 79% of resolved cases

Analysis

FULLER, ROBERT EDWARD has resolved 862 cases in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3612. The allowance rate is 79.0%, and the median time to allowance is 1013 days. The interview lift is 3.1%, showing a limited positive association, so counsel may prioritize precise written responses and claim amendments while using interviews for focused clarification.

The listed companies include Toyota Motor Corporation, Halliburton Energy Services Inc., and MAZDA MOTOR Corporation. The representative firms are Studebaker Brackett PLLC, AMIN, TUROCY & WATSON, LLP, and BRAKE HUGHES BELLERMANN LLP. The profile supports expectations of a favorable allowance record, but the median timeline still calls for sustained docket oversight.

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

Performance Statistics

79.0%
Allow Rate
+27.0% vs TC avg
898
Total Applications
+3.1%
Interview Lift
1013
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 862 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.1%
§101 Eligibility
27.6%
§102 Novelty
40.0%
§103 Obviousness
25.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19007210 EVENT DRIVEN CONTROL SCHEMAS FOR ARTIFICIAL LIFT Final Rejection Schlumberger Technology Corporation
19191425 WELLBORE SERVICES SYSTEM WITH ANYTIME ACCESS FOR PUMP MAINTENANCE Non-Final OA Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
18508813 MULTI-SENSOR DOWNHOLE GAUGE Non-Final OA Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
19018400 VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18974786 VEHICLE FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18940834 VEHICLE LOWER BODY STRUCTURE Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18939879 SAFETY RETAINER FOR A CABIN OF A VEHICLE, VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH A SAFETY RETAINER, AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE OF SUCH A VEHICLE Non-Final OA Volvo Truck Corporation
18735252 VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE Non-Final OA HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
18974478 Work Vehicle Non-Final OA Kubota Corporation
18283841 Door Bodyshell of a Framed Door of a Motor Vehicle and Production Method Thereof Non-Final OA Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
19047427 LOWER VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF A VEHICLE Non-Final OA MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION
19047371 LOWER VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE Non-Final OA MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION
19071347 Modular Canopy Assembly System Non-Final OA Kia Corporation
18709912 LOWER STRUCTURE OF AUTOMOTIVE BODY AND SIDE SILL STRUCTURE OF AUTOMOBILE Final Rejection JFE STEEL CORPORATION
18835254 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR A SMOOTHING VEHICLE GLAZING, GLAZING AND VEHICLE COMPRISING THIS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Non-Final OA SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
18574620 SIDE SILL FOR VEHICLE Final Rejection POSCO CO., LTD

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Robert Edward Fuller's allowance rate?

79.0% of resolved applications examined by Robert Edward Fuller were allowed (862 resolved cases), compared with 74.4% across Art Unit 3612 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Robert Edward Fuller?

This examiner's interview lift is +3.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Robert Edward Fuller take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Robert Edward Fuller took 1,013 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Robert Edward Fuller work in?

Robert Edward Fuller examines applications in Art Unit 3612 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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