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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Carson Gross, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as GROSS, CARSON

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1700 1731 1746 1783 1784 1791 3753

This examiner grants 73% of resolved cases

Analysis

Carson Gross is a USPTO patent examiner in tech center 3700 and art unit 1700. The profile reports 764 resolved cases, a 73.0% allowance rate, and a median of 899 days to allowance. The interview lift is 21.5%, showing a measurable association between interviews and allowance outcomes. The 899-day median provides a practical timing reference for applicants aligning prosecution with product or commercialization schedules.

The listed companies are Yungu (Gu’An) Technology Co. Ltd., 3M Innovative Properties Company, and The Procter & Gamble Company. The leading firms are Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP - West Coast, ASLAN LAW, P.C., and Barron & Young PLLC. These names identify the applicant and representative mix associated with the examiner's record.

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

Performance Statistics

73.0%
Allow Rate
+3.0% vs TC avg
793
Total Applications
+21.5%
Interview Lift
899
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 764 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.1%
§101 Eligibility
14.7%
§102 Novelty
47.0%
§103 Obviousness
27.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18694926 PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE TAPE INCLUDING SULFUR AND RELATED PROCESSES Non-Final OA 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
18923755 SEQUENTIAL SONOTRODES Non-Final OA The Procter & Gamble Company

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Carson Gross's allowance rate?

73.0% of resolved applications examined by Carson Gross were allowed (764 resolved cases), compared with 40.4% across Art Unit 1700 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Carson Gross?

This examiner's interview lift is +21.5 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Carson Gross take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Carson Gross took 899 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Carson Gross work in?

Carson Gross examines applications in Art Unit 1700 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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