Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: KASENGE, CHARLES R

Tech Center 2100 • Art Units: 2115 2116 2121 2126

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

Examiner CHARLES R KASENGE manages a large volume of cases in Tech Center 2100 and Art Unit 2115. The examiner has 1320 resolved cases, which is an extensive history that provides very reliable statistical data. This 1320 case count ensures that the performance metrics are stable and representative of the examiner's long-term behavior.

The allowance rate is 84.0 percent. This 84.0 percent rate indicates a very high likelihood of obtaining a patent grant in Art Unit 2115. The interview lift is 13.7 percent, which shows a positive benefit from conducting an interview compared to the 84.0 percent baseline. Practitioners can use the 13.7 percent lift to further improve their chances of success beyond the already high allowance rate.

The median days to allowance is 1048. This 1048 day duration is the median time for applications to reach a notice of allowance. The combination of an 84.0 percent allowance rate and a 1048 day median suggests a predictable and efficient prosecution environment. The data from Tech Center 2100, based on 1320 resolved cases, provides a clear roadmap for applicants.

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

Performance Statistics

84.0%
Allow Rate
+29.0% vs TC avg
1,347
Total Applications
+13.8%
Interview Lift
1048
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1321 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

8.5%
§101 Eligibility
41.3%
§102 Novelty
30.5%
§103 Obviousness
13.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18098980 ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTROLLING EXTERNAL DEVICE Final Rejection SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18433914 VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING APPARATUS Non-Final OA SUBARU CORPORATION
18792978 PROVIDING INFORMATION PERTAINING TO USE OF APPARATUS DURING POWER OUTAGE Non-Final OA Panasonic Intellectual Property Corporation of America
18326567 TECHNIQUES FOR ADJUSTING A HEADREST OF A COMPUTER-ASSISTED SYSTEM Final Rejection INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
18595853 METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CHARGING OF AN ENERGY SYSTEM IN A VEHICLE Non-Final OA Volvo Truck Corporation
18749089 SENSOR CALIBRATION USEFUL FOR SMART BEDS WITH MULTIPLE SENSORS Non-Final OA SNBR INC.
18037462 ESTIMATION DEVICE, ESTIMATION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM Non-Final OA NEC Corporation
18871709 POWER ADJUSTMENT DEVICE Non-Final OA NTT DOCOMO, INC.
18804880 VIRTUAL POWER PLANT CONFIGURATION Non-Final OA Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy
18557923 SAFETY NETWORK FOR DEVICES IN INTERMITTENT USE Non-Final OA ABB Schweiz AG
18589871 LINEAR COMPONENT INSTALLATION/UNINSTALLATION USING PRESSURIZED SLEEVE Final Rejection International Business Machines Corporation
18200177 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION-BASED WORKSPACE ASSIGNMENT Final Rejection International Business Machines Corporation
18643139 CONTROL OF A MULTI SPINDLE MACHINE TOOL Non-Final OA Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
18856169 MANAGING MACHINING INFORMATION, FOR EXAMPLE DETERMINING STEP FEATURES FROM A SAMPLE MACHINING PROCESS, METHOD, COMPUTER SYSTEM AND MACHINE TOOL Non-Final OA Siemens Industry Software Inc.
18992091 CONTROL INFORMATION GENERATING DEVICE, CONTROL INFORMATION GENERATING METHOD, AND PROGRAM Non-Final OA KABUSHIKI KAISHA KOBE SEIKO SHO (KOBE STEEL, LTD.)
18952334 DESIGNING AN INSERTABLE DENTAL RESTORATION Non-Final OA 3SHAPE A/S
18762545 SYSTEMS, METHODS, COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA, AND DEVICES FOR AUTHENTICATING USERS Non-Final OA MASTERCARD TECHNOLOGIES CANADA ULC
18992276 MANAGEMENT DEVICE, MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND WAFER MANUFACTURING SYSTEM Non-Final OA SUMCO Corporation
18613216 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING OPTIMIZATION AND GRID BALANCING Non-Final OA BluWave Inc.

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