Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: HINZE, LEO T

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2853 2854

This examiner grants 53% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

52.8%
Allow Rate
-15.2% vs TC avg
792
Total Applications
+10.6%
Interview Lift
1167
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 773 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

13.4%
§101 Eligibility
21.7%
§102 Novelty
41.3%
§103 Obviousness
21.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17635562 CALIBRATION OF SENSORS FOR ROAD SURFACE MONITORING Final Rejection The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
18420175 TOUCH-DOWN SENSING FOR ROBOTIC DEVICES Non-Final OA Boston Dynamics, Inc.

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