Examiner: HAMMOND, CRYSTAL L

Analysis

Crystal L. Hammond is an examiner in Tech Center 2800, assigned to Art Unit 2819. With 934 resolved cases, the examiner has an extensive track record that provides a high degree of predictability for practitioners. The allowance rate is 87.8 percent, which is quite high and suggests a very favorable environment for securing a patent grant. This 87.8 percent rate indicates that the vast majority of applications in this docket reach a successful resolution.

The median days to allowance is 727, showing that the prosecution process typically moves at a steady pace. This 727-day timeline is relatively efficient, making Art Unit 2819 a productive place for applicants. The interview lift percentage is 3.1, which shows that interviews provide a small but positive benefit in increasing the chances of an allowance. Given that the 87.8 percent allowance rate is already very high, the 3.1 percent lift suggests that the examiner is generally inclined toward allowance even without an interview. For those operating in Tech Center 2800, the combination of an 87.8 percent allowance rate and a 727-day median pendency offers a clear and positive outlook for patent prosecution.