Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: HAYMAN, IMANI N

Tech Center 4100 • Art Units: 2800 2835 2841 3763 3767 3783 4100 4169

This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases

Analysis

Imani N. Hayman is an examiner in Tech Center 4100 and Art Unit 2800, with 730 resolved cases. The allowance rate for this examiner is 71.6 percent. This indicates a relatively high likelihood of success for applications in this docket. The median days to allowance is 1210, which provides a clear expectation for the total time required to reach a grant from the initial filing. The 1210-day median pendency is a stable metric given the volume of 730 cases.

The interview lift for this examiner is 25.4 percent. This figure demonstrates that conducting an interview significantly improves the chances of allowance beyond the 71.6 percent base rate. Given the volume of 730 resolved cases, the data suggests a consistent environment where proactive communication is rewarded. Practitioners should use the 1210-day median pendency as a baseline for planning, while leveraging the 25.4 percent lift to optimize their prosecution strategy. Direct engagement appears to be a highly productive route for applicants in Tech Center 4100.

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

Performance Statistics

71.6%
Allow Rate
+11.6% vs TC avg
731
Total Applications
+25.4%
Interview Lift
1210
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 730 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.3%
§101 Eligibility
28.6%
§102 Novelty
46.9%
§103 Obviousness
17.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18886090 SELECTABLE DRUG DELIVERY RATE DEVICE Non-Final OA Cochlear Limited
18832770 A sub-assembly for a medicament delivery device Non-Final OA SHL Medical AG
18763135 LIQUID MEDICINE INJECTION APPARATUS Non-Final OA EOFLOW CO., LTD.

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