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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Samba Nmn Gaye, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as GAYE, SAMBA NMN

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3753 3763

This examiner grants 62% of resolved cases

Analysis

GAYE, SAMBA NMN works in USPTO tech center 3700 and art unit 3753. The record includes 164 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 62.2%, and a median of 1052 days to allowance. The interview lift is 32.8%, making interviews a significant practical consideration when applicants are deciding how to address examination issues.

The listed companies are LG Electronics Inc., Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc., and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. The listed firms are KED & ASSOCIATES, LLP, Dority & Manning, P.A. and Haier US Appliance, and HARNESS DICKEY (DETROIT). The 1052-day median supports early planning for iterative prosecution and client expectations.

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

Performance Statistics

62.2%
Allow Rate
-7.8% vs TC avg
236
Total Applications
+32.8%
Interview Lift
1052
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 164 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
9.2%
§102 Novelty
50.8%
§103 Obviousness
38.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19082742 ICE MAKER AND REFRIGERATOR Non-Final OA LG Electronics Inc.
19065194 REFRIGERATOR Non-Final OA LG Electronics Inc.
18950645 REFRIGERATOR Final Rejection LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18939174 REFRIGERATOR Final Rejection LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18816426 REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME Final Rejection LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18813691 REFRIGERATOR Final Rejection LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18596107 REFRIGERATOR Non-Final OA LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18401937 OUTDOOR UNIT OF AIR CONDITIONER Final Rejection LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18538053 REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR Non-Final OA LG ELECTRONICS INC.
17622540 REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME Non-Final OA LG Electronics Inc.
19080092 AIR CONDITIONER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18386834 REFRIGERATOR Final Rejection SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18220442 REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18209984 REFRIGERATOR Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
17949588 REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF Final Rejection Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18192808 POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT MACHINE, COMPRESSOR, COOLING APPARATUS, AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Non-Final OA SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
18488363 AIR DRYER SYSTEM Non-Final OA Kia Corporation
19079661 AIR CONDITIONER Non-Final OA DENSO CORPORATION
18995718 COMPRESSOR SYSTEM FOR HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Non-Final OA Tyco Fire & Security GmbH
19047949 WATER SOURCE HEAT PUMP SYSTEM Non-Final OA Carrier Corporation
19092522 REFRIGERANT FLOW PATH MODULE, REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS Non-Final OA DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
18188220 DUAL-COMPRESSOR VAPOR CYCLE SYSTEM Final Rejection Honeywell International Inc.
18697453 REFRIGERATOR WITH HEAT DISSIPATION COMPARTMENT AT BOOTOM Non-Final OA HAIER SMART HOME CO., LTD.
18767434 HEAT PUMP WITH MULTIPLE EXPANSION VALVES Final Rejection Rheem Manufacturing Company

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Samba Nmn Gaye's allowance rate?

62.2% of resolved applications examined by Samba Nmn Gaye were allowed (164 resolved cases), compared with 65.5% across Art Unit 3753 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Samba Nmn Gaye?

This examiner's interview lift is +32.8 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Samba Nmn Gaye take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Samba Nmn Gaye took 1,052 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Samba Nmn Gaye work in?

Samba Nmn Gaye examines applications in Art Unit 3753 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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