Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3671
This examiner grants 73% of resolved cases
Gary S Hartmann is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3671. He has 1280 resolved cases with an allowance rate of 72.7%. This rate indicates a favorable environment for patent grants. The median days to allowance is 870, which serves as the expected timeframe for successful prosecution.
The interview lift for this examiner is 18.9%. This increase suggests that interviews are a productive way to advance a case toward allowance. With 1280 resolved cases, the data provides a reliable view of Hartmann's examination patterns. The 870-day median to allowance is a key metric for planning and client communication.
In Art Unit 3671, Hartmann's 72.7% allowance rate and 18.9% interview lift provide a clear strategic path. The 1280 resolved cases support the conclusion that while the baseline for success is high, interviews offer a meaningful boost. Practitioners should use the 870-day figure to set realistic expectations for Tech Center 3600 applications.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18844134 | COVER | Non-Final OA | AFL Telecommunications LLC |
| 17086128 | MODE SELECTION FOR AN OPERATOR CONTROL | Final Rejection | Caterpillar Inc. |
| 18344689 | MODULAR EXPANSION JOINTS CONFIGURED TO MINIMIZE NOISE, BRIDGES INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME | Final Rejection | University of Washington |
| 18896915 | LIGHTWEIGHT AIRFIELD MATTING SYSTEM | Non-Final OA | United States of America as Represented by The Secretary of The Army |
| 18883181 | ASPHALT FINISHER, AND POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR ASPHALT FINISHER | Non-Final OA | SUMITOMO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. |
| 18797983 | IN-GROUND UTILITY ACCESS BOX AND RELATED METHODS | Non-Final OA | American Polymer Company |
| 18374465 | MONITORING GROUND ENGAGING PRODUCTS FOR EARTH WORKING EQUIPMENT | Final Rejection | ESCO GROUP LLC |
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