Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: KAUFFMAN, RUBY LUCIA

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 1787 2837 2871 2872

This examiner grants 80% of resolved cases

Analysis

Ruby Lucia Kauffman operates in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 1787. With 41 resolved cases, the examiner has an allowance rate of 80.5%. The median time to reach an allowance is 1143 days. This duration provides a baseline for applicants navigating the prosecution process in this unit.

The interview lift of 29.6% suggests that interviews are effective. This lift indicates a higher probability of allowance compared to the 80.5% base rate when an interview is conducted. Practitioners should factor this 29.6% lift into their strategy for the 41 resolved cases. The 1143-day median pendency is a key metric for applicants in Tech Center 2800. These statistics from Art Unit 1787 offer a data-grounded view of the examiner's historical performance. Direct communication remains a viable strategy for applicants.

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

Performance Statistics

80.5%
Allow Rate
+12.5% vs TC avg
59
Total Applications
+29.6%
Interview Lift
1143
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 41 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.1%
§101 Eligibility
21.0%
§102 Novelty
60.8%
§103 Obviousness
17.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18683137 DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE, COMPRISING A CAMERA AND A MASKING ZONE OPPOSITE SAID CAMERA Non-Final OA VALEO VISION
18635747 METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ALIGNING AN EYE FOR MAKING A DETERMINATION ABOUT THE EYE USING REMOTE OR TELEHEALTH PROCEDURES Non-Final OA Ohio State Innovation Foundation

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