Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: JENNINGS, MICHAEL DEANGILO

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1711 3723 3725 3727

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

Michael Deangilo Jennings is an examiner in Tech Center 3700, operating within Art Unit 1711. The examiner has 1113 resolved cases, providing a robust data set for evaluating performance. The allowance rate is 78.1 percent, which indicates a frequent path to patent issuance for many applicants. This rate suggests that the examiner often finds allowable subject matter within the applications they review in Art Unit 1711.

The median days to allowance is 901, which indicates the speed of the prosecution process for successful applications. While the allowance rate is 78.1 percent, the interview lift of 14.2 percent shows that interviews still provide a positive benefit. This lift indicates that direct communication can help resolve remaining issues. Practitioners can use the 1113 resolved cases as a reliable indicator of typical outcomes. The combination of the allowance rate and the 901-day median timeline makes this a predictable venue for patent prosecution. The interview lift remains a useful tool for applicants.

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

Performance Statistics

78.1%
Allow Rate
+8.1% vs TC avg
1,129
Total Applications
+14.2%
Interview Lift
901
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1113 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
31.4%
§102 Novelty
36.6%
§103 Obviousness
23.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18849890 VACUUM CLEANER Non-Final OA LG Electronics Inc.
18553938 CLEANER Final Rejection LG Electronics Inc.
19085530 ROBOT CLEANER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THEREOF Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18946324 CLEANING SYSTEM CAPABLE OF SELFDIAGNOSIS, AND SELF-DIAGNOSIS METHOD OF CLEANING SYSTEM Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18735570 ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18674070 VACUUM CLEANER INCLUDING WET MOP BRUSH Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18907777 CLEANER Non-Final OA MAKITA CORPORATION
18884774 DRAIN CLEANING DEVICE Non-Final OA MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
18728064 AUTOMATIC CLEANING DEVICE Non-Final OA Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd.
18784888 METHOD FOR CLEANING OHT VEHICLE Non-Final OA TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
18580618 HAIR CUTTING ASSEMBLY, CLEANING DEVICE AND CUTTING CONTROL METHOD Non-Final OA MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.
18826726 Suction Head Provided With A Brush Motor Cooling Circuit Non-Final OA SEB S.A.
18927261 WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA Rosemount Aerospace Inc.
18788424 LIQUID APPLICATOR ASSEMBLY WITH DUAL ROLLERS Final Rejection Deanna Lee Maltese

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