Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: HELVEY, PETER N.

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3731 3734 3782

This examiner grants 54% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

54.5%

Allow Rate

-15.5% vs TC avg

1,474

Total Applications

+19.1%

Interview Lift

1066

Avg Prosecution Days

Based on 1414 resolved cases, 2023–2026

0.2%

§101 Eligibility

25.5%

§102 Novelty

56.7%

§103 Obviousness

12.7%

§112 Clarity

App #	Title	Status	Assignee
18814239	ZIPPER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME	Non-Final OA	Illinois Tool Works Inc.
18912820	Container With Liner	Non-Final OA	Graphic Packaging International, LLC
18287211	Tilting Vehicle With a Luggage Fastening Device	Non-Final OA	Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
18053213	INTERCHANGEABLE MEMBER FOR A VEHICLE	Non-Final OA	Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
18486852	Mailer Assembly With Pockets	Final Rejection	eBay Inc.
18948820	WEATHERPROOF POUCH	Non-Final OA	Proofit, Inc.

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