Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Thomas M Hammond III, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as HAMMOND III, THOMAS M

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2800 2855 2857 3622 3648 3691 3692 3695 3696 3763

This examiner grants 76% of resolved cases

Analysis

HAMMOND III, THOMAS M has resolved 255 cases in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 2800. The allowance rate is 76.1%, and the median time to allowance is 1095 days. The data supports a prosecution plan that recognizes a generally favorable allowance outcome while allowing for an examination process extending beyond an initial filing cycle.

The interview lift is 29.0%, providing a measurable reason to evaluate interviews when written responses alone may not efficiently address the outstanding issues. The listed companies are Illinois Tool Works Inc., Intel Corporation, and Saudi Arabian Oil Company. The leading firms are BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY PC, GOODWIN PROCTER LLP, and Hanley, Flight and Zimmerman, LLC.

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

Performance Statistics

76.1%
Allow Rate
+6.1% vs TC avg
274
Total Applications
+29.0%
Interview Lift
1095
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 255 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

19.5%
§101 Eligibility
16.2%
§102 Novelty
25.2%
§103 Obviousness
27.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18898528 GRIPS FOR INJECTOR TESTING SYSTEMS Non-Final OA Illinois Tool Works Inc.
17956574 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LEAK ISOLATION AND DETECTION Final Rejection Intel Corporation
18828609 STRAIN SENSOR, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF STRAIN SENSOR, AND SECONDARY BATTERY EQUIPPED WITH STRAIN SENSOR Non-Final OA Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
18846046 Torque Measurement with Increased Accuracy at Lower Torque Values Non-Final OA Apex Brands, Inc.
18948620 MICRO EXTENSION SPRING INSPECTION DEVICE Non-Final OA Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Thomas M Hammond III's allowance rate?

76.1% of resolved applications examined by Thomas M Hammond III were allowed (255 resolved cases), compared with 69.7% across Art Unit 2800 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Thomas M Hammond III?

This examiner's interview lift is +29.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Thomas M Hammond III take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Thomas M Hammond III took 1,095 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Thomas M Hammond III work in?

Thomas M Hammond III examines applications in Art Unit 2800 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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