Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: HANNAN, B M M

Tech Center 4100 • Art Units: 1795 2644 3656 3657 3664 4100

This examiner grants 82% of resolved cases

Analysis

B M M Hannan is an examiner in Tech Center 4100, specifically assigned to Art Unit 1795. The examiner has managed 499 resolved cases, resulting in an allowance rate of 82.2%. This rate indicates a favorable environment for patent applicants. The median days to allowance for these cases is 910, which establishes a baseline for the expected length of the prosecution cycle.

The data shows an interview lift of 18.0%. This increase suggests that engaging in direct communication with Hannan can improve the chances of an allowance. With 499 resolved cases, the statistical foundation for these observations is robust. Practitioners can use the 910-day median to manage client expectations regarding the time required to reach a final resolution.

In the context of Tech Center 4100, Hannan's 82.2% allowance rate stands as a key metric for strategy development. The Art Unit 1795 designation further localizes the examiner's expertise. These figures, including the 18.0% interview lift, provide a comprehensive overview of the examiner's historical performance.

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

Performance Statistics

82.2%
Allow Rate
+22.2% vs TC avg
526
Total Applications
+18.0%
Interview Lift
910
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 499 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

9.7%
§101 Eligibility
7.2%
§102 Novelty
53.7%
§103 Obviousness
27.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
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
19238047 ROBOTIC TASK COMPLETION FROM NATURAL LANGUAGE REQUESTS Non-Final OA The Johns Hopkins University
18849543 UNMANNED MOVING OBJECT, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM Final Rejection Sony Group 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
18890735 SUBSTRATE TRANSPORTING DEVICE AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH THE SAME Non-Final OA SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.

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