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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Ross N Gushi, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as GUSHI, ROSS N

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2831 2832 2833 2834 2847 2875

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

GUSHI, ROSS N is a USPTO patent examiner in tech center 2800 and art unit 2831. The record includes 1494 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 83.9%, and an interview lift of 2.2%. The median time to allowance is 634 days. The allowance measure is supported by a large examination record and shows that most recorded cases reached allowance. The interview measure indicates limited observed change associated with interviews, while the median timeline gives applicants a relatively direct reference for planning prosecution progression.

The leading companies are TE Connectivity Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., and Yazaki Corporation. The leading firms are Barley Snyder, KENEALY VAIDYA LLP, and RANKIN, HILL & CLARK LLP. The company history is concentrated in electrical, industrial, and connectivity technologies. Practitioners may emphasize precise initial claims and efficient written responses, using interviews selectively for focused technical clarification. The substantial record makes this profile useful for recurring portfolios assigned to the art unit.

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

Performance Statistics

83.9%
Allow Rate
+15.9% vs TC avg
1,524
Total Applications
+2.2%
Interview Lift
634
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1494 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.0%
§101 Eligibility
37.8%
§102 Novelty
35.7%
§103 Obviousness
24.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18702040 CONTACT-MAKING ARRANGEMENT, ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING AN ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA Robert Bosch GmbH
18381235 ELECTRICAL TERMINAL FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA Lear Corporation
18711153 A CONNECTION MODULE AND SYSTEM Non-Final OA Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy A/S
18563315 JOINT TERMINAL Non-Final OA SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
18726108 CONNECTOR AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE Non-Final OA KYOCERA CORPORATION
18843133 PUSH-IN TERMINAL BLOCK Non-Final OA HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
18843115 AUXILIARY TERMINAL BLOCK FOR USE WITH AN ELECTRONIC MODULE Non-Final OA HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
18253040 TERMINAL FOR ELECTRICAL CABLES Non-Final OA Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG
18599351 Quick Disconnect Terminal With Split Mating Interface Non-Final OA TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH
18743197 Charging Seat Lead Frame, Charging Seat Lead Frame Assembly and Charging Seat Non-Final OA Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
18100988 Signal Terminal, Charging End Assembly and Charging Base Non-Final OA Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
18645574 SOCKET CONNECTOR HAVING LOSSY INSERTS Non-Final OA Tyco Electronics Japan G.K.
18365526 Contacts and Connectors Non-Final OA Tyco Electronics Japan G.K.
18663036 CONNECTION TERMINAL Final Rejection YAZAKI CORPORATION
18625210 CONNECTOR Final Rejection YAZAKI CORPORATION
18529257 Combined Plug-Socket Connector System Non-Final OA KNORR-BREMSE Systeme fuer Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Ross N Gushi's allowance rate?

83.9% of resolved applications examined by Ross N Gushi were allowed (1,494 resolved cases), compared with 72.3% across Art Unit 2831 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Ross N Gushi?

This examiner's interview lift is +2.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Ross N Gushi take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Ross N Gushi took 634 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Ross N Gushi work in?

Ross N Gushi examines applications in Art Unit 2831 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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