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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Sean A Gugger, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as GUGGER, SEAN A

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2831 2832 2833 2834 2896 3792

This examiner grants 65% of resolved cases

Analysis

GUGGER, SEAN A is a USPTO patent examiner in tech center 3700 and art unit 2831. The profile covers 716 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 64.9% and an interview lift of 23.2%. The median time to allowance is 782 days. These measures provide a practical view of both prosecution outcomes and timing, while the interview figure identifies a meaningful relationship between applicant interviews and allowance results in this case history.

The listed company experience includes Denso Corporation, Hubbell Incorporated, and MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL Corporation. The listed firms are DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP, OLIFF PLC, and BRAKE HUGHES BELLERMANN LLP - BETA. Practitioners handling work in this art unit can use the profile to anticipate a prosecution record with substantial examination volume, a majority allowance outcome, and a median timeline that should be incorporated into filing and portfolio planning. Interview preparation may be particularly relevant when claim issues require direct clarification.

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

Performance Statistics

64.9%
Allow Rate
-5.1% vs TC avg
762
Total Applications
+23.2%
Interview Lift
782
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 716 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.4%
§101 Eligibility
16.6%
§102 Novelty
52.1%
§103 Obviousness
24.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18810993 POWER TOOL INCLUDING A MOTOR WITH BLOWER FAN BLADES Non-Final OA MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
19037379 ROTOR Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18741351 MOTOR AND BINDING MACHINE Final Rejection Max Co., Ltd.
18614204 MOTOR STRUCTURE Non-Final OA KIA CORPORATION
18971201 DRIVE DEVICE Non-Final OA DENSO CORPORATION
18666400 ARMATURE AND ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE Non-Final OA DENSO CORPORATION
18874114 CONTROLLING A WIND TURBINE DURING LOW VOLTAGE EVENTS Non-Final OA Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Innovation & Technology, S.L.
19108174 METHOD FOR PRODUCING HYDROELECTRIC POWER GENERATOR AND HYDROELECTRIC POWER GENERATOR Non-Final OA RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
19102441 Power Supply Device and Bearing Device Non-Final OA NTN Corporation
18765971 ROTOR FOR AN EXTERNAL ROTOR MOTOR Final Rejection BorgWarner Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Sean A Gugger's allowance rate?

64.9% of resolved applications examined by Sean A Gugger were allowed (716 resolved cases), compared with 72.3% across Art Unit 2831 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Sean A Gugger?

This examiner's interview lift is +23.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Sean A Gugger take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Sean A Gugger took 782 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Sean A Gugger work in?

Sean A Gugger examines applications in Art Unit 2831 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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