Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Tech Center 3900 • Art Units: 3635 3649 3993
This examiner grants 58% of resolved cases
William V. Gilbert is an examiner in Tech Center 3900 and Art Unit 3635. The examiner has 1252 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 57.9%. This rate indicates a moderate level of difficulty for applicants.
The interview lift is 25.8%. This suggests that interviews are a tool for improving the 57.9% baseline allowance rate. Engaging the examiner directly can increase the chances of a successful outcome. Practitioners should use the 25.8% lift to overcome technical hurdles.
The median days to allowance is 1081. This timeline reflects a challenging prosecution process. Practitioners should be prepared for a multi-year effort and should prioritize interviews to navigate the 1081-day path. The 57.9% allowance rate and 25.8% interview lift suggest that success in Art Unit 3635 often depends on proactive communication. Practitioners should be prepared for the 1081-day median timeline and use interviews to bridge the gap between initial rejections and final allowances across the 1252 resolved cases.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18767553 | Tolerance Compensation Assembly | Non-Final OA | Illinois Tool Works Inc. |
| 18956183 | LUG NUT UTILIZING OPEN-FRAME DESIGNS | Non-Final OA | Ford Global Technologies, LLC |
| 18989600 | DEVICE FOR CONNECTING COMPONENTS AND ARRANGEMENT FOR COMPENSATING TOLERANCES | Non-Final OA | Witte Automotive GmbH |
| 18826256 | CONNECTING DOME, IN PARTICULAR SCREW DOME, AND FASTENING ASSEMBLY | Non-Final OA | Witte Automotive GmbH |
| 18956957 | STUD FOR TOP MOUNT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD | Non-Final OA | Vibracoustic USA, Inc. |
| 18820745 | Anchor Sleeve, Arrangement and Method of Securing | Non-Final OA | Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG |
| 18547690 | PORTABLE ROADWAY WARNING DEVICE WITH HIGH-DENSITY FILLER AND ABSENT RIGID METAL BALLAST INSERTS | Final Rejection | Plastic Safety Systems, Inc. |
| 18264110 | SKID-STREETS AND MOBILE MIXING SKID-STREETS ATTACHMENTS WITH SCOOP AND RELATED METHODS FOR FACILITATING PROCESSING AND INSTALLING OF ASPHALT | Final Rejection | REEVES ENTERPRISES, INC |
| 18076797 | Reversible Clearance Indicator Assembly and Method of Use | Non-Final OA | Chandler Signs, LLC |
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