Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Samuel Saleeb Hanna, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as HANNA, SAMUEL SALEEB

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3775

This examiner grants 58% of resolved cases

Analysis

HANNA, SAMUEL SALEEB has resolved 587 cases in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3775. The allowance rate is 58.3%, and the median time to allowance is 1322 days. The substantial record supports using the profile in prosecution planning, while the timing calls for early coordination with portfolio objectives.

The interview lift is 36.6%, showing a meaningful measured association with allowance. Practitioners may consider interviews when a focused explanation could clarify technical differences before broader amendments are made. The listed companies are Stryker Corporation, Smith & Nephew plc, and Biodynamik Inc. The leading firms are EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (US) LLP, Farber LLC, and FOLEY & LARDNER LLP.

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

Performance Statistics

58.3%
Allow Rate
-11.7% vs TC avg
606
Total Applications
+36.6%
Interview Lift
1322
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 587 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.1%
§101 Eligibility
18.9%
§102 Novelty
44.6%
§103 Obviousness
26.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19102224 Surgical Handpiece For Driving Orthopedic Pins And Related Accessories Non-Final OA Stryker Corporation
18543480 Devices for Preparation of a Bone Graft and Methods of Use Thereof Non-Final OA Stryker Corporation
18955383 TRACKING OF OFFSET REAMER HANDLE Non-Final OA Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. Limited
19073244 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING RESECTION PLANES Final Rejection Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG
18517269 PATIENT-SPECIFIC SURGICAL METHODS AND INSTRUMENTATION Non-Final OA Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Samuel Saleeb Hanna's allowance rate?

58.3% of resolved applications examined by Samuel Saleeb Hanna were allowed (587 resolved cases), compared with 72.3% across Art Unit 3775 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Samuel Saleeb Hanna?

This examiner's interview lift is +36.6 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Samuel Saleeb Hanna take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Samuel Saleeb Hanna took 1,322 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Samuel Saleeb Hanna work in?

Samuel Saleeb Hanna examines applications in Art Unit 3775 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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