Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Gary S Hartmann, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as HARTMANN, GARY S

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3671

This examiner grants 73% of resolved cases

Analysis

HARTMANN, GARY S is assigned to Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3671. Across 1284 resolved cases, the profile shows a 72.6% allowance rate and a median of 871 days to allowance. The large record indicates that allowance occurred in a majority of cases, with a median timeline that allows for concrete prosecution planning.

The interview lift is 19.1%, indicating a positive association between interviews and allowance. The leading companies are OVERHEAD DOOR Corporation, AFL Telecommunications LLC, and Caterpillar Inc. The listed firms are ANDRUS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW, LLP, ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP - New York, and Brooks Kushman P.C. Counsel may incorporate interviews into a broader strategy for managing substantive issues and timing.

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

Performance Statistics

72.6%
Allow Rate
+20.6% vs TC avg
1,320
Total Applications
+19.1%
Interview Lift
871
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1284 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.1%
§101 Eligibility
23.4%
§102 Novelty
47.2%
§103 Obviousness
23.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17086128 MODE SELECTION FOR AN OPERATOR CONTROL Final Rejection Caterpillar Inc.
18969554 MOBILE ROAD SURFACE TREATMENT SYSTEM Non-Final OA Silly Surfacing, LLC
18867244 RAMPS Non-Final OA ENABLE ACCESS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
18940839 VEHICLE LANE SEPARATOR WITH VEHICLE COUNTER DEVICE Non-Final OA ZICLACITIES S.L.
18905635 GROUND PROTECTION MAT AND METHOD OF USE Non-Final OA Wearwell, LLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Gary S Hartmann's allowance rate?

72.6% of resolved applications examined by Gary S Hartmann were allowed (1,284 resolved cases), compared with 62.3% across Art Unit 3671 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Gary S Hartmann?

This examiner's interview lift is +19.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Gary S Hartmann take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Gary S Hartmann took 871 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Gary S Hartmann work in?

Gary S Hartmann examines applications in Art Unit 3671 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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