Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: GRAY, AARON J

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2897

This examiner grants 82% of resolved cases

Analysis

Aaron J. Gray is an examiner in Tech Center 2800, working in Art Unit 2897. He has resolved 521 cases, which provides a solid foundation for analyzing his examination style. The allowance rate for this examiner is 82.3%, indicating a very favorable environment for applicants. Furthermore, the 29.8% interview lift is a strong indicator that direct engagement is a highly effective strategy for securing an allowance.

The median days to allowance for cases under his review is 912. This 912-day timeline is an important metric for managing expectations regarding the duration of the prosecution process in Art Unit 2897. The 29.8% interview lift is particularly noteworthy, as it suggests that interviews can provide a significant boost to the already high 82.3% allowance rate. With 521 resolved cases, the examiner's metrics are well-defined and offer a clear guide for practitioners.

In Tech Center 2800, the 82.3% allowance rate and 912-day median pendency suggest an efficient and generally positive experience for patent applicants. Practitioners should prioritize the 29.8% interview lift as a key strategic tool. By leveraging these metrics, applicants can better navigate the specific requirements and tendencies of Examiner Gray.

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

Performance Statistics

82.3%
Allow Rate
+14.3% vs TC avg
553
Total Applications
+29.8%
Interview Lift
912
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 521 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
28.0%
§102 Novelty
54.1%
§103 Obviousness
15.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18409523 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18409491 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND METHODS OF FABRICATING THE SAME Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18431398 DISPLAY PANEL Non-Final OA Samsung Display Co., LTD.
18398842 DISPLAY DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF Non-Final OA Samsung Display Co., LTD.
18507280 DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME Non-Final OA Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
18322799 DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME Non-Final OA Samsung Display Co., LTD.
17449975 INTERLAYER CONNECTION OF STACKED MICROELECTRONIC COMPONENTS Final Rejection ADEIA SEMICONDUCTOR BONDING TECHNOLOGIES INC.
18560477 IMAGE SENSOR Non-Final OA SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
18257921 SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME Non-Final OA SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
18256590 PHOTODETECTOR AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE Final Rejection SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
18252583 SOLID-STATE IMAGING ELEMENT, MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS Final Rejection SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
18314559 INFRARED-RESPONSIVE SENSOR ELEMENT Final Rejection Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
18424688 STACK TYPE SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE Non-Final OA SK hynix Inc.
18346043 IMAGE SENSING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME Final Rejection SK hynix Inc.
18397476 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES WITH THERMOELECTRIC COOLER Non-Final OA Texas Instruments Incorporated
18120650 LDMOS TRANSISTOR AND METHOD OF FORMING THE LDMOS TRANSISTOR WITH IMPROVED RDS*CGD Final Rejection TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
18409584 MEMS DEVICE HAVING AN IMPROVED CAP AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS THEREOF Non-Final OA STMICROELECTRONICS S.r.l.
18599846 Aluminum Oxide Isolation for Hybrid Bonding Non-Final OA Applied Materials, Inc.
18382218 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURE INCLUDING FUSE STRUCTURE EMBEDDED IN SUBSTRATE Final Rejection NANYA TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
18308322 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE DEVICES Final Rejection GlobalFoundries Singapore Pte. Ltd.
18518581 SEMICONDUCTOR TRANSISTOR WITH PRECISE GEOMETRIES AND RELATED MANUFACTURE METHOD THEREOF Non-Final OA Invention And Collaboration Laboratory Pte, Ltd.

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