Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: HOROWITZ, NOAH NMN

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2841 3675

This examiner grants 74% of resolved cases

Analysis

Noah Nmn Horowitz serves in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 2841. The examiner has resolved 196 cases with an allowance rate of 74.0 percent. This high rate of allowance suggests that the examiner is generally open to granting patents. The median days to allowance of 1080 reflects the typical prosecution cycle. The interview lift of 27.5 percent is a significant advantage for those who choose to interview.

This lift suggests that direct engagement can substantially improve the 74.0 percent baseline allowance rate. The 196 cases resolved provide a clear picture of the examiner's performance in Art Unit 2841. The 1080-day median pendency is a standard expectation for Tech Center 3600. Practitioners should note that the 27.5 percent lift makes interviews a highly recommended strategy. Given the 74.0 percent allowance rate, applicants have a strong chance of success if they manage the prosecution effectively and utilize direct communication.

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

Performance Statistics

74.0%
Allow Rate
+22.0% vs TC avg
223
Total Applications
+27.5%
Interview Lift
1080
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 196 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
35.7%
§102 Novelty
49.8%
§103 Obviousness
14.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19182793 Handle System, Handle Assembly, and Anti-Freeze Method for Handle Non-Final OA Illinois Tool Works Inc.
19098647 DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRICAL APPARATUS Final Rejection ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
19092383 DOOR LOCK AND ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE INCLUDING SAME Non-Final OA ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
19082669 Vehicle and Door Handle System Thereof Non-Final OA Illinois Tool Works Inc.
18815079 DISHWASHER DOOR-OPENING STRIKER Final Rejection ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
19282320 DOOR HANDLE DEVICE Non-Final OA AISIN CORPORATION
18600797 CHASSIS, CARRIAGE AND LOCK MODULE Non-Final OA Wistron Corporation
19170345 TERMINAL BREACH PROTECTION METHODS AND DEVICES Non-Final OA NCR Atleos Corporation

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