Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: GRAY, RYAN M

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2611 2618 2677

This examiner grants 88% of resolved cases

Analysis

Ryan M. Gray is an examiner in Tech Center 2600, working in Art Unit 2611. He has resolved 685 cases, which provides a solid foundation for analyzing his examination style. The allowance rate for this examiner is 87.6%, indicating a very favorable environment for applicants. Furthermore, the 11.8% interview lift is a helpful indicator that direct engagement can be an effective strategy for securing an allowance.

The median days to allowance for cases under his review is 747. This 747-day timeline is exceptionally efficient, providing applicants with a fast path to a successful outcome in Art Unit 2611. The 11.8% interview lift is a significant factor, as it shows that interviews can provide a meaningful boost to the already high 87.6% allowance rate. With 685 resolved cases, the examiner's metrics are well-defined and offer a clear guide for practitioners.

In Tech Center 2600, the 87.6% allowance rate and 747-day median pendency suggest an efficient and generally positive experience for patent applicants. Practitioners should consider the 11.8% 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

87.6%
Allow Rate
+25.6% vs TC avg
706
Total Applications
+11.7%
Interview Lift
747
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 687 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

7.5%
§101 Eligibility
7.1%
§102 Novelty
70.9%
§103 Obviousness
4.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19107639 CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM Non-Final OA NEC Corporation
19185175 INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM Non-Final OA FUJIFILM Corporation
19062197 GEOSPATIAL IMAGE SURFACING AND SELECTION Non-Final OA SNAP INC.
19003963 Computing System and Method for Presenting Digital Content Related to Physical Objects at a Construction Site Non-Final OA Procore Technologies, Inc.
19005768 GLOBAL LIGHTING RENDERING METHOD AND APPARATUS, COMPUTER DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited
18996607 METHOD, APPARATUS, DEVICE AND MEDIUM FOR DRAWING AN EFFECT IMAGE Non-Final OA Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd.
18861359 IMAGE GENERATION METHOD AND APPARATUS Non-Final OA Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd.
18507306 METHOD, APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM FOR CONTROL BASED ON EXTENDED REALITY Non-Final OA Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd.
18785875 VR ENVIRONMENT FOR ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION Final Rejection STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
18922018 Safety for Wearable Virtual Reality Devices Via Object Detection and Tracking Non-Final OA SIM IP HXR LLC
18759445 REAL TIME IMAGE CONVERTER USING 2D TO 3D RENDERING FOR PHYSICAL STRUCTURE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Final Rejection DELL PRODUCTS L.P.

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