Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 16, 2026

Examiner: HICKS, ROBERT J

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3728 3733 3736 3781

This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

72.2%
Allow Rate
+2.2% vs TC avg
1,492
Total Applications
+3.6%
Interview Lift
824
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1483 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.8%
§101 Eligibility
25.7%
§102 Novelty
44.3%
§103 Obviousness
25.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19231294 AERODYNAMIC BLAST FREEZE CONTAINERS Non-Final OA ENTEGRIS, INC.

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