Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: HAMMOND, DEDEI KHALIEAH

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2821 2837 2844 2896

This examiner grants 82% of resolved cases

Analysis

Dedei Khalieah Hammond is an examiner in Tech Center 2800, working in Art Unit 2821. With 689 resolved cases, the examiner has a substantial history that provides a reliable basis for predicting outcomes. The allowance rate is 81.7 percent, which is quite high and suggests a very favorable environment for applicants. This 81.7 percent rate indicates that the vast majority of applications in this docket result in a patent grant.

The median days to allowance is 665, showing a very efficient prosecution timeline. This 665-day duration makes Art Unit 2821 a productive place for those seeking a quick resolution. The interview lift percentage is 11.8, indicating that interviews provide a meaningful benefit in increasing the chances of an allowance. Given the 81.7 percent baseline allowance rate, the 11.8 percent lift suggests that direct communication is an effective way to resolve outstanding issues and secure a grant. For practitioners in Tech Center 2800, the combination of an 81.7 percent allowance rate and a 665-day median pendency offers a clear and positive outlook. These metrics demonstrate a highly efficient path to grant for applications assigned to this examiner.

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

Performance Statistics

81.7%
Allow Rate
+13.7% vs TC avg
690
Total Applications
+11.8%
Interview Lift
665
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 689 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.2%
§101 Eligibility
25.8%
§102 Novelty
51.0%
§103 Obviousness
11.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17297952 Acoustic Absorption Non-Final OA Ashmere Holdings Pty Ltd

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