Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: GLASS, ERICK DAVID

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2837 2846

This examiner grants 90% of resolved cases

Analysis

Erick David Glass is an examiner in Tech Center 2800, Art Unit 2837. With 720 resolved cases, the examiner has an allowance rate of 89.6 percent. This is an extremely high rate, indicating that nearly nine out of ten of the 720 resolved cases are eventually granted. The data shows a very consistent pattern of allowances in Art Unit 2837.

The interview lift is 7.0 percent, which is a small but positive increase. This suggests that while the overall allowance rate is already 89.6 percent, an interview can still provide a slight benefit. However, with such a high baseline, most applications are likely to be allowed regardless of an interview. The 7.0 percent lift remains a useful tool for complex cases.

The median days to allowance for this examiner is 877. This is a fast timeline, showing that successful applications are granted relatively quickly. The combination of the allowance rate and the 877 day median pendency makes this examiner efficient in Tech Center 2800. The 877 day figure is a key benchmark for applicants seeking a timely grant.

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

Performance Statistics

89.6%
Allow Rate
+21.6% vs TC avg
732
Total Applications
+7.0%
Interview Lift
877
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 720 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.5%
§101 Eligibility
42.4%
§102 Novelty
42.2%
§103 Obviousness
12.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18973830 COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEAT GENERATION Non-Final OA VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION
18584522 ORTHOGONALLY ALIGNED SAFETY NET FOR ELEVATOR SYSTEM Non-Final OA Otis Elevator Company
17980896 ELEVATOR BRAKING DEVICE AND ELEVATOR SYSTEM Final Rejection Otis Elevator Company
18693707 ELECTRONIC CONTROL DEVICE AND ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DEVICE Non-Final OA Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
18694450 ELEVATOR PUSH BUTTON DEVICE Non-Final OA Inventio AG
18551886 METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM AND ELEVATOR SYSTEM Final Rejection Inventio AG
18595757 METHOD AND AN ELEVATOR MONITORING UNIT FOR DEFINING LOAD DATA OF AN ELEVATOR CAR Non-Final OA KONE Corporation
18387187 METHOD AND A CONTROLLER FOR AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM Non-Final OA KONE Corporation
17159682 ELEVATOR SIGNALIZATION DEVICE WITH ADAPTIBLE VISIBILITY Non-Final OA Kone Corporation
18772975 METHOD OF BRAKING A POWER TOOL Non-Final OA Snap-on Incorporated
17719216 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING ELEVATOR LOADS Non-Final OA Appana Industries LLC

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