Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: GEISEL, KARA E

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2877

This examiner grants 75% of resolved cases

Analysis

Kara E Geisel is an examiner in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2877, with 462 resolved cases. The examiner maintains an allowance rate of 75.1 percent and a median days to allowance of 1016. These metrics point to a consistent and generally favorable prosecution experience.

The data reveals an interview lift of 18.3 percent, showing that direct engagement is a valuable tactic. This lift suggests that an interview can help to bridge the gap between a rejection and an allowance, complementing the 75.1 percent baseline. The 462 resolved cases provide a solid basis for these performance indicators.

Practitioners should use the 1016-day median pendency to set realistic expectations for their clients. Given the 18.3 percent interview lift, an interview is a recommended step to resolve outstanding issues and move toward a grant. These statistics help to define a clear and effective strategy for applications in Art Unit 2877.

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

Performance Statistics

75.1%
Allow Rate
+7.1% vs TC avg
477
Total Applications
+18.3%
Interview Lift
1016
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 462 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.0%
§101 Eligibility
30.0%
§102 Novelty
36.4%
§103 Obviousness
21.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17690836 MOISTURE SENSING DEVICE Non-Final OA Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
18947889 Inverse Backscatter Absorption Gas Imaging Non-Final OA Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
18954038 SURFACE INSPECTION USING LASER TRIANGULATION Final Rejection Onto Innovation Inc.

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