Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

David R Hare, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as HARE, DAVID R

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 1784 3673

This examiner grants 68% of resolved cases

Analysis

HARE, DAVID R is assigned to Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 1784. The record includes 622 resolved cases, a 67.7% allowance rate, and a median of 976 days to allowance. These figures indicate a less favorable allowance outcome than profiles with higher recorded allowance rates, while the median provides a separate planning consideration.

The 32.3% interview lift is positive and substantial within this profile, making interviews a potentially important prosecution tool. The leading companies are Snbr Inc., Stryker Corporation, and Levitation Sciences LLC. The principal firms are Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, Amundsen Davis, LLC, and ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP. Counsel may place greater emphasis on interview preparation where claim issues can be clarified directly.

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

Performance Statistics

67.7%
Allow Rate
+15.7% vs TC avg
650
Total Applications
+32.3%
Interview Lift
976
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 622 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.8%
§101 Eligibility
22.1%
§102 Novelty
54.0%
§103 Obviousness
17.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19263949 Patient Support Apparatus Control Systems Non-Final OA Stryker Corporation
19080222 ACTIVE MATTRESS ENCASEMENT Non-Final OA Levitation Sciences LLC
19541340 SURGICAL TABLE CLADDING PROTECTION DEVICE Non-Final OA ROBERT DANIEL ALLEN 2024 IRREVOCABLE TRUST

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner David R Hare's allowance rate?

67.7% of resolved applications examined by David R Hare were allowed (622 resolved cases), compared with 56.5% across Art Unit 1784 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner David R Hare?

This examiner's interview lift is +32.3 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner David R Hare take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by David R Hare took 976 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner David R Hare work in?

David R Hare examines applications in Art Unit 1784 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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