Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: GERTH, KATIE L

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3723 3731

This examiner grants 75% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

75.2%
Allow Rate
+5.2% vs TC avg
334
Total Applications
+17.0%
Interview Lift
969
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 294 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
26.3%
§102 Novelty
46.6%
§103 Obviousness
23.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19335543 SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND RELATED METHODS FOR FASTENING TISSUE Non-Final OA Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
19097638 BEARING RETAINER FOR A POWER TOOL Non-Final OA MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
18951208 REACTION ARM POWER TOOL WITH CLUTCH MECHANISM Non-Final OA MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
18590233 Hydraulic Tool with Outer Rotor Electric Motor Non-Final OA Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
18765769 POWER TOOL HAVING A MANUALLY-MOVABLE SLEEVE FOR RETAINING A BIT Non-Final OA MAKITA CORPORATION
18406313 DRIVING TOOL Final Rejection MAKITA CORPORATION
18855936 CONTAINER TREATMENT SYSTEM Non-Final OA KRONES AG
18917321 Methods and Systems for Preparing Blanks for Forming Carriers for Containers Non-Final OA Graphic Packaging International, LLC
19147779 Hand-held impact power tool with pressing force-adapted power regulation Non-Final OA Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
19141687 Electric hand tool with an accumulator unit detachably fastened to the machine housing Non-Final OA Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
17782041 WORKING TOOL Non-Final OA Hilti Aktiengesellschaft

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