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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Randy W Gibson, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as GIBSON, RANDY W

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2841 2855 2856 3761

This examiner grants 76% of resolved cases

Analysis

GIBSON, RANDY W is assigned to Technology Center 3700 and Art Unit 2841. The record covers 1371 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 75.8% and a median of 897 days to allowance. The interview lift is 22.2%, indicating that interviews are materially associated with improved allowance outcomes in the available record.

The principal companies are Ishida Co., Ltd., Intel Corporation, and Kyocera Corporation. The leading firms are Studebaker Brackett PLLC, CHERNOFF, VILHAUER, MCCLUNG & STENZEL, LLP, and FERENCE & ASSOCIATES LLC. Practitioners may find an interview-led strategy useful, especially where claim scope or technical distinctions require direct discussion. The allowance rate remains favorable, but the timeline calls for realistic docket planning. The company mix spans measurement, semiconductor, and electronics-related subject matter.

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

Performance Statistics

75.8%
Allow Rate
+5.8% vs TC avg
1,390
Total Applications
+22.2%
Interview Lift
897
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1371 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

5.5%
§101 Eligibility
27.4%
§102 Novelty
45.7%
§103 Obviousness
14.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18961504 VEHICLE LOAD WEIGHT ESTIMATION BASED ON OPERATING PARAMETERS OF THE VEHICLE Non-Final OA Intel Corporation
18850358 CHANNEL STRUCTURE AND SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING DEVICE Non-Final OA KYOCERA Corporation
18936191 TIME-TEMPERATURE EXPOSURE INDICATOR WITH DELAYED THRESHOLD RESPONSE Non-Final OA Temptime Corporation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Randy W Gibson's allowance rate?

75.8% of resolved applications examined by Randy W Gibson were allowed (1,371 resolved cases), compared with 85.1% across Art Unit 2841 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Randy W Gibson?

This examiner's interview lift is +22.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Randy W Gibson take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Randy W Gibson took 897 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Randy W Gibson work in?

Randy W Gibson examines applications in Art Unit 2841 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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