Tech Center 3900 • Art Units: 1700 1745 1791 3991
This examiner grants 83% of resolved cases
Linda Lamey Gray is an examiner in Tech Center 3900, working in Art Unit 1700. She has resolved 807 cases, which provides a solid foundation for analyzing her examination style. The allowance rate for this examiner is 82.8%, indicating a very favorable environment for applicants. Furthermore, the 16.9% interview lift is a strong indicator that direct engagement is an effective strategy for securing an allowance.
The median days to allowance for cases under her review is 935. This 935-day timeline is an important metric for managing expectations regarding the duration of the prosecution process in Art Unit 1700. The 16.9% interview lift is a significant factor, as it shows that interviews can provide a meaningful boost to the already high 82.8% allowance rate. With 807 resolved cases, the examiner's metrics are well-defined and offer a clear guide for practitioners.
In Tech Center 3900, the 82.8% allowance rate and 935-day median pendency suggest an efficient and generally positive experience for patent applicants. Practitioners should consider the 16.9% interview lift as a key strategic tool. By leveraging these metrics, applicants can better navigate the specific requirements and tendencies of Examiner Gray.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18290733 | AEROSOL PROVISION SYSTEM | Final Rejection | Nicoventures Trading Limited |
| 18568955 | DEVICE WITH CHARGING PADS | 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. |
| 18686046 | AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF PORTIONS OF AEROSOL-GENERATING SUBSTRATE | Non-Final OA | Philip Morris Products S.A. |
| 18686205 | AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE WITH HEATING | Final Rejection | Philip Morris Products S.A. |
| 18483928 | TOBACCO-FLAVORED LIQUID MANUFACTURING METHOD, TOBACCO-FLAVORED LIQUID, AND FLAVOR INHALER | Non-Final OA | Japan Tobacco Inc. |
| 18293634 | Aerosol Generation Device Comprising a Gas Sensor and Associated Aerosol Generation Assembly | Final Rejection | JT International SA |
| 18569457 | Aerosol Generating Device with a Vacuum Insulator | Non-Final OA | JT International SA |
| 18665025 | SMOKING ARTICLE INCLUDING CIGAR EXPANDED CUT TOBACCO AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME | Non-Final OA | KT&G CORPORATION |
| 18698286 | AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE | Non-Final OA | KT&G CORPORATION |
| 18568644 | AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE INCLUDING DRIVING CIRCUIT FOR COMPENSATING CAPACITANCE OF VIBRATOR | Non-Final OA | KT&G CORPORATION |
| 18698361 | ATOMIZER AND ATOMIZATION APPARATUS | Non-Final OA | SHENZHEN WOODY VAPES TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. |
| 18344881 | VAPORIZATION CORE FOR E-CIGARETTE, CARTRIDGE FOR E-CIGARETTE, AND E-CIGARETTE | Final Rejection | BYD PRECISION MANUFACTURE CO., LTD. |
| 18288474 | FILTER SEGMENT, AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE, AND SYSTEM COMPRISING SAME | Non-Final OA | KT & G CORPORATION |
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