Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2688 2855 2856 3657 3674
This examiner grants 81% of resolved cases
Timothy P. Graves is an examiner in Tech Center 3600, working within Art Unit 2688. He has resolved 467 cases, providing a substantial dataset for understanding his examination patterns. The examiner maintains an allowance rate of 81.2%, which is a strong indicator of a favorable environment for applicants. Furthermore, the data reveals a 15.0% interview lift, suggesting that oral advocacy can play a helpful role in securing an allowance.
The median days to allowance for applications under his review is 923. This 923-day timeline provides a clear expectation for the duration of the prosecution process in Art Unit 2688. The 15.0% interview lift, while not as high as some others, still offers a meaningful boost to the already high 81.2% allowance rate. With 467 resolved cases, the examiner's history is well-documented and offers a reliable basis for strategic planning.
In Tech Center 3600, the 81.2% allowance rate and 923-day median pendency suggest an efficient and generally positive experience for patent applicants. Practitioners should consider the 15.0% interview lift as a useful tool to address any remaining concerns. By understanding these metrics, applicants can better prepare their cases and navigate the specific requirements of Examiner Graves.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18734174 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR TESTING CRYOGENIC COUPLINGS | Non-Final OA | The Boeing Company |
| 18676899 | DILUTING A GAS SAMPLE | Non-Final OA | Saudi Arabian Oil Company |
| 19109819 | Diagnosing A Hydrogen Sensor | Non-Final OA | Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG |
| 18418925 | TEST APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE | Non-Final OA | Ford Global Technologies, LLC |
| 18734312 | RAPID SEAL LEAK TEST USING HE OR CO2 GAS DETECTION | Non-Final OA | APPLIED Materials, Inc. |
| 18833640 | FLEXIBLE RESERVOIR VOLUME MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD | Non-Final OA | Becton, Dickinson and Company |
| 19086243 | ROBOTIC END EFFECTOR WITH TACTILE SENSING | Non-Final OA | Boston Dynamics, Inc. |
| 18851340 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING CHARACTERIZATION OF A SAMPLE USING MULTI-WAVELENGTH LASER ACOUSTICS | Non-Final OA | Onto Innovation Inc. |
| 18569912 | LIQUID MAGNET SENSOR | Final Rejection | FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES |
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