Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 25, 2026

Benjamin Lucas Gray, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as GRAY, BENJAMIN LUCAS

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2923 2938

This examiner grants 94% of resolved cases

Analysis

Examiner Benjamin Lucas Gray maintains an exceptionally high allowance rate of 94.3% across 88 resolved cases in Art Unit 2923. This 94.3% rate suggests a very favorable environment for applicants within Tech Center 2900. The interview lift is 6.2%, which, while positive, indicates that most cases reach allowance without the necessity of a formal interview. The median days to allowance is 770, reflecting a relatively efficient timeline from filing to grant.

The Mosack Group Inc. is the top company represented in this examiner's portfolio. Prosecution is frequently handled by the firm SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK, LLP. The combination of a 770-day median pendency and a high probability of success makes this a desirable docket for applicants. Practitioners can rely on the 94.3% allowance rate as a baseline for high expectations when managing cases in this art unit.

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

Performance Statistics

94.3%
Allow Rate
+34.3% vs TC avg
89
Total Applications
+6.2%
Interview Lift
770
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 88 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
14.0%
§102 Novelty
7.0%
§103 Obviousness
77.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
35526394 Flange insert for securing Non-Final OA The Mosack Group, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Benjamin Lucas Gray's allowance rate?

94.3% of resolved applications examined by Benjamin Lucas Gray were allowed (88 resolved cases), compared with 95.1% across Art Unit 2923 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Benjamin Lucas Gray?

This examiner's interview lift is +6.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Benjamin Lucas Gray take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Benjamin Lucas Gray took 770 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Benjamin Lucas Gray work in?

Benjamin Lucas Gray examines applications in Art Unit 2923 in Tech Center 2900.

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