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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Michael Anthony Gump, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as GUMP, MICHAEL ANTHONY

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1713 3669 3723

This examiner grants 64% of resolved cases

Analysis

GUMP, MICHAEL ANTHONY is a USPTO patent examiner in tech center 3700 and art unit 1713. The record covers 208 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 64.4% and an interview lift of 52.1%. The median time to allowance is 4742 days. The interview measure is a prominent feature of the profile, showing a substantial association with allowance outcomes in the recorded cases. The median timeline is also a central prosecution consideration, indicating that applicants should account for extended pendency when managing filing, continuation, and commercial plans.

The companies most often connected to the profile are 3M Innovative Properties Company, Applied Materials Inc., and MAKITA Corporation. The associated firms are OLIFF PLC, BakerHostetler, and Dorsey & Whitney - SLC. Applicants may benefit from early interview planning supported by technically focused claim amendments. The company mix spans materials, manufacturing equipment, and tools, so counsel should connect proposed amendments to concrete technical distinctions and preserve flexibility for later prosecution.

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

Performance Statistics

64.4%
Allow Rate
-5.6% vs TC avg
248
Total Applications
+52.1%
Interview Lift
4742
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 208 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.9%
§101 Eligibility
15.2%
§102 Novelty
48.7%
§103 Obviousness
27.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18929834 ROTARY TOOL Non-Final OA MAKITA CORPORATION
18619918 ADJUSTABLE GUARD FOR ANGLE GRINDER Non-Final OA MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
17904812 ROBOTIC REPAIR SYSTEMS AND METHOD Non-Final OA 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
17597578 ABRASIVE ARTICLES HAVING INTERNAL COOLANT FEATURES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME Final Rejection 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
18781073 FLOOR CLEANER AND STEAM CLEANING APPARATUS FOR A FLOOR CLEANER Non-Final OA Techtronic Cordless GP
18590301 Dual-Blade Wiper Blade Final Rejection Illinois Tool Works Inc.
18820021 SLURRY DELIVERY METHOD Non-Final OA Applied Materials, Inc.
18669659 CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING METHOD USING FOAMED SLURRY AND APPARATUS FOR FOAMED SLURRY GENERATION Final Rejection Applied Materials, Inc.
18669102 CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING METHOD Non-Final OA TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
18565046 METHOD OF CREATING RESPONSIVENESS PROFILE OF POLISHING RATE OF WORKPIECE, POLISHING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM Final Rejection EBARA CORPORATION
18267493 CONCRETE SURFACE PROCESSING MACHINES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING CONCRETE SURFACES Non-Final OA HUSQVARNA AB

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Michael Anthony Gump's allowance rate?

64.4% of resolved applications examined by Michael Anthony Gump were allowed (208 resolved cases), compared with 62.4% across Art Unit 1713 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Michael Anthony Gump?

This examiner's interview lift is +52.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Michael Anthony Gump take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Michael Anthony Gump took 4,742 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Michael Anthony Gump work in?

Michael Anthony Gump examines applications in Art Unit 1713 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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