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Last updated: October 27, 2026

B M M Hannan, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as HANNAN, B M M

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 1795 2644 3656 3657 3664

This examiner grants 82% of resolved cases

Analysis

HANNAN, B M M has resolved 505 cases in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 1795. The allowance rate is 82.2%, and the median time to allowance is 908 days. The substantial record supports a favorable planning signal, while the timing remains relevant to filing and business schedules.

The interview lift is 18.1%, indicating a modest measured association with allowance. Practitioners may use interviews selectively, pairing them with clear written responses and targeted claim amendments. The listed companies are Sony Group Corporation, Intuitive Surgical Operations Inc., and Max Co., Ltd. The principal firms are BALLARD SPAHR LLP, Banner & Witcoff, LTD., and CROWELL & MORING LLP.

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

Performance Statistics

82.2%
Allow Rate
+30.2% vs TC avg
535
Total Applications
+18.1%
Interview Lift
908
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 505 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

9.6%
§101 Eligibility
7.0%
§102 Novelty
53.8%
§103 Obviousness
27.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19076263 CAMERA DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING OBJECT EQUIPPED WITH THE CAMERA DEVICE Final Rejection LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18849543 UNMANNED MOVING OBJECT, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM Final Rejection Sony Group Corporation
19140489 TRANSLATIONAL LOCKING OF AN OUT-OF-VIEW CONTROL POINT IN A COMPUTER-ASSISTED SYSTEM Non-Final OA INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
18953855 CONDITION BASED VEHICLE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Final Rejection Oshkosh Corporation
18848952 Method and Device for Controlling the Coasting Mode of a Motor Vehicle Final Rejection Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
18996187 JOINT MECHANISM UNIT AND ROBOT Non-Final OA FANUC CORPORATION
18334479 VEHICLE-GENERATED DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Non-Final OA International Business Machines Corporation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner B M M Hannan's allowance rate?

82.2% of resolved applications examined by B M M Hannan were allowed (505 resolved cases), compared with 54.7% across Art Unit 1795 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner B M M Hannan?

This examiner's interview lift is +18.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner B M M Hannan take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by B M M Hannan took 908 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner B M M Hannan work in?

B M M Hannan examines applications in Art Unit 1795 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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