Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Amanda K Hulbert, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as HULBERT, AMANDA K

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1687 3762 3792 3796

This examiner grants 85% of resolved cases

Analysis

HULBERT, AMANDA K works in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 1687. Across 778 resolved cases, the allowance rate is 84.7%, the interview lift is 4.2%, and the median time to allowance is 1153 days. The record supports a strong allowance expectation, while the limited interview lift makes interviews a more targeted rather than routine tool.

Flint Hills Scientific L L C, Medtronic Inc., and Cala Health Inc. are the listed companies. Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP, NIXON & VANDERHYE, PC, and ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP - Los Angeles are the listed firms. Counsel can prioritize precise written responses and use interviews when they address a specific unresolved issue.

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

Performance Statistics

84.7%
Allow Rate
+14.7% vs TC avg
813
Total Applications
+4.2%
Interview Lift
1153
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 778 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.0%
§101 Eligibility
25.0%
§102 Novelty
41.9%
§103 Obviousness
22.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18691527 System and Method for Identifying an Active Medical Implant Final Rejection BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KG
18686851 WIRELESS CLOSED-LOOP SMART BANDAGE FOR CHRONIC WOUND MANAGEMENT AND ACCELERATED TISSUE REGENERATION Non-Final OA The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
18494403 TRIALING USING PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSED SIGNALS FOR MEDICAL DEVICE IMPLANTATION Non-Final OA Medtronic, Inc.
18038434 ELECTRICAL STIMULATION THERAPY Non-Final OA Medtronic, Inc.
17785262 METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING MOOD Non-Final OA MatrixCare, Inc.
18632569 DISTALLY-FACING BLOOD-OUTLET OPENINGS Non-Final OA MAGENTA MEDICAL LTD

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Amanda K Hulbert's allowance rate?

84.7% of resolved applications examined by Amanda K Hulbert were allowed (778 resolved cases), compared with 44.0% across Art Unit 1687 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Amanda K Hulbert?

This examiner's interview lift is +4.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Amanda K Hulbert take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Amanda K Hulbert took 1,153 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Amanda K Hulbert work in?

Amanda K Hulbert examines applications in Art Unit 1687 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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