Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Philip S Hyder, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as HYDER, PHILIP S

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2911 2914 2915 2917 2921 2922 2924 2938

This examiner grants 92% of resolved cases

Analysis

Philip S. Hyder is a high-volume examiner in Tech Center 2900 and Art Unit 2911. With 1218 resolved cases, the examiner has an exceptionally high allowance rate of 92.5 percent. This indicates a very favorable environment for patent applicants. The median days to allowance is 615, which is a very efficient timeline for reaching a grant.

The interview lift is 3.7 percent. While this is a positive metric, the 92.5 percent baseline allowance rate is already so high that interviews are likely unnecessary for the majority of cases. For the 1218 cases resolved, the examiner has shown a consistent pattern of efficiency and receptiveness. Practitioners can expect a relatively quick and successful prosecution path, with a median pendency of just 615 days.

Top companies include Koninklijke Philips N.V., Rentokil Initial 1927 PLC, and Si Gao. These diverse applicants are often represented by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC. The combination of a 92.5 percent allowance rate and a 615-day median pendency makes this a highly productive art unit for these filers.

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

Performance Statistics

92.5%
Allow Rate
+32.5% vs TC avg
1,224
Total Applications
+3.7%
Interview Lift
615
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1218 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
3.8%
§102 Novelty
0.8%
§103 Obviousness
81.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
29994655 HANDLE FOR SHAVER Non-Final OA KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Philip S Hyder's allowance rate?

92.5% of resolved applications examined by Philip S Hyder were allowed (1,218 resolved cases), compared with 96.1% across Art Unit 2911 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Philip S Hyder?

This examiner's interview lift is +3.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Philip S Hyder take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Philip S Hyder took 615 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Philip S Hyder work in?

Philip S Hyder examines applications in Art Unit 2911 in Tech Center 2900.

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