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Prosecution Insights
Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1792 1794 3743 3744 3749 3753 3762 3799
This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases
Stephen Michael Gravini is an examiner in Tech Center 3700, assigned to Art Unit 1792. He has a very high volume of 1639 resolved cases, which indicates a wealth of experience and a consistent workflow. The examiner's allowance rate is 78.0%, a figure that suggests a high probability of success for applications in his docket. Additionally, the data shows a 19.2% interview lift, highlighting the value of direct communication during the prosecution process.
The median days to allowance for cases under his supervision is 915. This 915-day timeline is relatively efficient for Art Unit 1792, providing applicants with a clear expectation of how long the process might take. The 19.2% interview lift is a significant factor, as it shows that interviews can provide a substantial boost to the 78.0% allowance rate. With 1639 resolved cases, the examiner's performance metrics are exceptionally well-established.
In Tech Center 3700, the 78.0% allowance rate and 915-day median pendency are key indicators of a productive examination environment. Practitioners should view the 19.2% interview lift as a primary tool for resolving issues. These figures offer a reliable and detailed guide for anyone working with Examiner Gravini to achieve their patenting goals.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18728942 | SHOE CARE DEVICE AND SHOE CARE SYSTEM | Non-Final OA | LG ELECTRONICS INC. |
| 18719336 | SHOES CARE DEVICE | Non-Final OA | LG ELECTRONICS INC. |
| 18640809 | LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS | Non-Final OA | LG ELECTRONICS INC. |
| 18575241 | INTERFACE AND LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS HAVING INTERFACE | Non-Final OA | LG Electronics Inc. |
| 18797371 | DRYING APPARATUS AND ELECTRODE PLATE DRYING EQUIPMENT | Non-Final OA | CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED |
| 18819360 | EMBEDDED TEMPERATURE SENSORS FOR MONITORING TEMPERATURE OF ARTICLES AND STATUS OF DRYING OR CLEANING CYCLES | Non-Final OA | Ecolab USA Inc. |
| 18744807 | Methods and Apparatus for Determining a Property of a Substrate Surface | Non-Final OA | Applied Materials, Inc. |
| 18580936 | BRUSH FOR TREATING THE HAIR | Non-Final OA | L'OREAL |
| 18580868 | BRUSH AND METHOD FOR TREATING THE HAIR | Non-Final OA | L'OREAL |
| 18782235 | Lyophilization Container Fixture | Non-Final OA | Terumo BCT, Inc. |
| 18536377 | DRYING APPARATUSES AND DRYING METHODS USING THE SAME | Final Rejection | Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Semiconductor Display Technology Co., Ltd. |
| 18410122 | DRYING DEVICE | Non-Final OA | NGK INSULATORS, LTD. |
| 18791802 | SIDE ACCESS PANEL FOR LINT FILTER OF LAUNDRY APPLIANCE | Non-Final OA | WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION |
| 18654564 | DRYER APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR DRYER CYCLE CONTROL | Non-Final OA | Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc. |
| 18718474 | ATTACHMENT FOR A HAIR CARE APPLIANCE | Non-Final OA | Dyson Technology Limited |
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