Prosecution Insights
Last updated: May 29, 2026

Examiner: HYMEL, ABIGAIL R

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3611 3673

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

84.1%
Allow Rate
+32.1% vs TC avg
123
Total Applications
+20.4%
Interview Lift
1043
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 113 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
7.8%
§102 Novelty
70.5%
§103 Obviousness
19.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18013100 MOTOR SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR STEERING DEVICE Non-Final OA NSK LTD.
18171918 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DOCKING VEHICLES FOR TOWING Non-Final OA The Boeing Company
18097541 FIFTH WHEEL HITCH CONNECTION SYSTEM Non-Final OA HORIZON GLOBAL AMERICAS INC.
18136292 Removable Gooseneck Hitch Ball Non-Final OA Curt Manufacturing, LLC
17819109 BELLOWS FOR A GANGWAY BETWEEN TWO VEHICLES MOVABLY CONNECTED TO ONE ANOTHER OR FOR A JETWAY Non-Final OA HÜBNER GmbH & Co. KG
17412204 Weight Distribution Hitch with Fiber Reinforced Polymer Moment Bar Final Rejection Hall Logic, Inc.

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