Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: GRAY, PAUL J

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3753 3783

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

Paul J. Gray is an examiner in Tech Center 3700, assigned to Art Unit 3753. He has resolved 536 cases, providing a substantial dataset for understanding his examination patterns. The examiner maintains an allowance rate of 78.2%, which is a strong indicator of a favorable environment for applicants. Furthermore, the data reveals a 10.5% interview lift, suggesting that oral advocacy can play a helpful role in securing an allowance.

The median days to allowance for applications under his review is 838. This 838-day timeline provides a clear expectation for the duration of the prosecution process in Art Unit 3753. The 10.5% interview lift, while modest, still offers a meaningful boost to the 78.2% allowance rate. With 536 resolved cases, the examiner's history is well-documented and offers a reliable basis for strategic planning in Tech Center 3700.

In this environment, the 78.2% allowance rate and 838-day median pendency suggest an efficient and generally positive experience for patent applicants. Practitioners should consider the 10.5% interview lift as a useful tool to address any remaining concerns. By understanding these metrics, applicants can better prepare their cases and navigate the specific requirements of Examiner Gray.

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

Performance Statistics

78.2%
Allow Rate
+8.2% vs TC avg
571
Total Applications
+10.8%
Interview Lift
838
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 537 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.7%
§101 Eligibility
27.5%
§102 Novelty
43.1%
§103 Obviousness
26.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18753574 Removable Drain Valve Final Rejection Illinois Tool Works Inc.
18791463 AIR BLOWING STRUCTURE Non-Final OA HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
18619730 HYDROGEN SUPPLY UNIT FOR AN AIRCRAFT, METHOD OF SUPPLYING LIQUID HYDROGEN IN AN AIRCRAFT, AND AIRCRAFT Final Rejection Airbus Operations GmbH
18928392 LOUVER Non-Final OA Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy A/S
18914334 ROTARY VALVE Non-Final OA AISIN CORPORATION
19133407 SOLENOID VALVE UNIT, CLEANING DEVICE, AND VEHICLE Final Rejection Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
18882867 Outside Air Introduction Device and HVAC System for Vehicle Including the Same Non-Final OA HANON SYSTEMS
18873150 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ERROR COMPENSATION IN PULSE-WIDTH MODULATED SYSTEMS Non-Final OA PITTWAY SARL
18429114 REFILLABLE MASTIC CARTRIDGE, DISPENSER, FILLING STATION AND SYSTEM COMPRISING A MASTIC CARTRIDGE, A DISPENSER AND A FILLING STATION, AS WELL AS CARTRIDGE AND CONNECTOR FOR A CARTRIDGE Final Rejection medmix Switzerland AG

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