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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Jackson N Gillenwaters, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as GILLENWATERS, JACKSON N

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3745

This examiner grants 83% of resolved cases

Analysis

Jackson N Gillenwaters has processed 224 resolved cases in Art Unit 3745. The examiner's allowance rate is 83.0 percent. The interview lift is 12.7 percent, showing a positive impact from direct engagement in Tech Center 3700. The median time to allowance is 788 days. These figures reflect a favorable and relatively efficient environment for applicants seeking patent protection.

Top companies include General Electric Company, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., and Pyrotek Inc. Law firms like GROGAN, TUCCILLO & VANDERLEEDEN, LLP, Kutak Rock LLP, and LIPPES MATHIAS LLP frequently appear here. The 83.0 percent allowance rate across 224 resolved cases suggests a high level of predictability. Practitioners can use the 12.7 percent interview lift to help navigate the 788 days median pendency and ensure their applications move toward a successful conclusion.

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

Performance Statistics

83.0%
Allow Rate
+13.0% vs TC avg
242
Total Applications
+12.7%
Interview Lift
788
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 224 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.1%
§101 Eligibility
27.7%
§102 Novelty
42.8%
§103 Obviousness
26.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18201457 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ABLATING HOLES IN AN ARTICLE Non-Final OA GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
18873803 COMPRESSOR WHEEL AND CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR Non-Final OA MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES ENGINE & TURBOCHARGER, LTD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Jackson N Gillenwaters's allowance rate?

83.0% of resolved applications examined by Jackson N Gillenwaters were allowed (224 resolved cases), compared with 64.8% across Art Unit 3745 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Jackson N Gillenwaters?

This examiner's interview lift is +12.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Jackson N Gillenwaters take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Jackson N Gillenwaters took 788 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Jackson N Gillenwaters work in?

Jackson N Gillenwaters examines applications in Art Unit 3745 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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