Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: KANE, KATHARINE GRACZ

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3732 3765

This examiner grants 48% of resolved cases

Analysis

Katharine Gracz Kane, an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3732, has managed 649 resolved cases. The data shows an allowance rate pct of 47.6 and a median days to allowance of 1213. These 649 resolved cases provide a statistical basis for understanding the examiner's approach. The 47.6 percent allowance rate indicates the frequency of granted patents for applications assigned to this examiner in Art Unit 3732.

The interview lift pct of 45.6 is a significant figure, indicating that interviews are an effective tool for increasing the probability of allowance. This 45.6 percent lift suggests that direct communication is a key strategy for practitioners. The 1213 days to allowance establishes the expected timeline for reaching an outcome. With 649 resolved cases, the examiner's metrics are well-documented. The 47.6 percent allowance rate and the 45.6 percent interview lift are the primary metrics for strategic planning.

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

Performance Statistics

47.7%
Allow Rate
-22.3% vs TC avg
709
Total Applications
+45.7%
Interview Lift
1214
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 650 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.7%
§101 Eligibility
19.6%
§102 Novelty
52.8%
§103 Obviousness
19.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19443372 Foot Support Systems Including Fluid Movement Controllers and Adjustable Foot Support Pressure Non-Final OA NIKE, Inc.
18785598 KNIT ELEMENT WITH CUSHIONING AND RIGIDITY ZONES, UPPERS AND FOOTWEAR WITH THE SAME, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME Final Rejection NIKE, Inc.
18199512 FOOTWEAR HAVING COVERABLE MOTORIZED ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM Non-Final OA NIKE, Inc.
19243716 BRASSIERE Non-Final OA Shenzhen Lute Jiacheng Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd.
19344430 RAPID-ENTRY FOOTWEAR HAVING A SPLIT BACK Non-Final OA FAST IP, LLC
19038679 RAPID-ENTRY FOOTWEAR WITH REBOUNDING FIT SYSTEM Final Rejection FAST IP, LLC
19328324 WOVEN STRUCTURED FABRIC Non-Final OA Voith Patent GmbH
19163863 FLUFFY, SOFT AND LOW-HAIRINESS THREE-DIMENSIONAL FABRIC AND WEAVING METHOD THEREFOR Final Rejection LOFTEX CHINA LTD.
18802562 TYPE OF SAFETY HELMET IMPACT INDICATOR Final Rejection HONEYWELL SAFETY PRODUCTS USA, INC.
17810553 OUTSOLE FOR A FOOTWEAR ARTICLE Final Rejection HONEYWELL SAFETY PRODUCTS USA, INC.

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