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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Linda Lamey Gray, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as GRAY, LINDA LAMEY

Tech Center 3900 • Art Units: 1700 1745 1791 3991

This examiner grants 83% of resolved cases

Analysis

GRAY, LINDA LAMEY is a USPTO patent examiner in Tech Center 3900 and art unit 1700. The profile covers 816 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 82.6% and a median of 937 days to allowance. Interviews show a lift of 17.2%, associating interview participation with a higher allowance outcome in the recorded matters.

The leading companies are Nicoventures Trading Limited, JT International S.A., and Philip Morris International Inc. The listed firms are SUGHRUE MION, PLLC, Lerner David LLP, and Burr & Forman LLP (Primary Customer Number). The substantial record supports reviewing successful claim strategies and interview practice, while the allowance rate and median time provide useful context for planning examination responses.

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

Performance Statistics

82.6%
Allow Rate
+22.6% vs TC avg
845
Total Applications
+17.2%
Interview Lift
937
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 816 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.2%
§101 Eligibility
20.5%
§102 Novelty
37.4%
§103 Obviousness
36.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18290733 AEROSOL PROVISION SYSTEM Final Rejection Nicoventures Trading Limited
18580367 INTERACTIVE AEROSOL PROVISION SYSTEM Non-Final OA NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED
18568636 AEROSOL PROVISION SYSTEMS Non-Final OA NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED
18480639 COMPRESSIBLE ROD FOR AN AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE Non-Final OA Altria Client Services LLC
18711712 AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE HAVING WRAPPER COMPRISING AN ADHESIVE Non-Final OA Philip Morris Products S.A.
18700968 CLEANING TOOL FOR AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE Non-Final OA PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS S.A.
18700830 AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE FOR INDUCTIVELY HEATED DEVICE Final Rejection PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS S.A.
18686205 AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE WITH HEATING Final Rejection Philip Morris Products S.A.
18665025 SMOKING ARTICLE INCLUDING CIGAR EXPANDED CUT TOBACCO AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME Non-Final OA KT&G CORPORATION
18569071 ULTRASONIC VIBRATION-BASED AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF Non-Final OA KT&G CORPORATION
18568644 AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE INCLUDING DRIVING CIRCUIT FOR COMPENSATING CAPACITANCE OF VIBRATOR Non-Final OA KT&G CORPORATION
17865615 Audio Playing Vaporizer Device Final Rejection Individual inventor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Linda Lamey Gray's allowance rate?

82.6% of resolved applications examined by Linda Lamey Gray were allowed (816 resolved cases), compared with 40.4% across Art Unit 1700 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Linda Lamey Gray?

This examiner's interview lift is +17.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Linda Lamey Gray take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Linda Lamey Gray took 937 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Linda Lamey Gray work in?

Linda Lamey Gray examines applications in Art Unit 1700 in Tech Center 3900.

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