Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: KARLS, SHAY LYNN

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1711 1718 1761 3678 3723

This examiner grants 69% of resolved cases

Analysis

Examiner SHAY LYNN KARLS manages a very large docket in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 1711. The examiner has 1352 resolved cases, which is an extensive history that provides highly reliable data. This 1352 case count ensures that the performance metrics are representative of the examiner's long-term behavior across many applications.

The allowance rate is 68.9 percent. This 68.9 percent rate indicates a favorable environment for patent grants in Art Unit 1711. The interview lift is 26.8 percent, which is a significant increase that highlights the value of direct engagement with the examiner compared to the 68.9 percent baseline. Practitioners should consider the 26.8 percent lift as a primary reason to request an interview during prosecution.

The median days to allowance is 959. This 959 day duration is the median time for applications to reach a notice of allowance. The combination of a 68.9 percent allowance rate and a 959 day median suggests a consistent and relatively efficient prosecution process. The data from Tech Center 3700, based on 1352 resolved cases, provides a clear and predictable roadmap for applicants.

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

Performance Statistics

68.9%
Allow Rate
-1.1% vs TC avg
1,377
Total Applications
+26.8%
Interview Lift
959
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1352 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
30.0%
§102 Novelty
48.6%
§103 Obviousness
14.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18480585 CLEANING WIPE Non-Final OA The Procter & Gamble Company
18684842 ADAPTER FOR A WIPING SYSTEM Non-Final OA VALEO SYSTÈMES D'ESSUYAGE
18849958 PERSONAL CARE DEVICE Non-Final OA KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
18711174 DRIVETRAIN ASSEMBLIES FOR GENERATING SWEEPING MOTION AND POWER TAPPING MOTION Non-Final OA KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
18706834 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING POWER TAPPING MOTION Non-Final OA KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
18103553 ATTACHMENT FOR AN ORAL CARE DEVICE HANDLE Non-Final OA Braun GmbH

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