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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Sadia Kousar, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as KOUSAR, SADIA

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2859

This examiner grants 66% of resolved cases

Analysis

KOUSAR, SADIA is assigned to tech center 2800 and art unit 2859. The profile records 132 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 65.9%, an interview lift of 10.9%, and a median of 1220 days to allowance. The interview-associated cases had a higher allowance outcome than the overall record.

The listed companies are MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL Corporation, LG Energy Solution Ltd., and Volvo Group. The firms are BIRCH STEWART KOLASCH & BIRCH, LLP, ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP, and Cantor Colburn LLP - General Motors. The positive interview lift supports evaluating an interview where the examiner’s concerns can be narrowed through technical explanation. The allowance rate provides a useful historical reference, but the median timing indicates that applicants should plan for extended prosecution. A focused written response remains important so that any agreement reached during discussion is reflected in the record.

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

Performance Statistics

65.9%
Allow Rate
-2.1% vs TC avg
174
Total Applications
+10.9%
Interview Lift
1220
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 132 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.1%
§101 Eligibility
30.1%
§102 Novelty
57.8%
§103 Obviousness
7.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18338897 WIRELESS POWER RECEPTION DEVICE DISPLAYING WIRELESS CHARGING RANGE, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF Final Rejection SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18454187 PACK DETECTION WITH GALVANIC ISOLATOR FOR PORTABLE POWER PACK CHARGING PLATFORM Non-Final OA MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
17969222 PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY WITH REMOVABLE OUTLET PANEL Non-Final OA MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
17733316 WORK CART CHARGING Final Rejection MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
18800944 Wireless Power Mode Switching Final Rejection Apple Inc.
18552536 SWITCHING ASSEMBLY AND CHARGING METHOD FOR AN ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM Non-Final OA Robert Bosch GmbH
18380684 Power Supply System and Method of Controlling Power Supply System Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18485006 BATTERY CHARGING AND DISCHARGING SYSTEM, CIRCUIT, AND METHOD Non-Final OA Huawei Digital Power Technologies Co., Ltd.
18341882 METHOD FOR CHARGING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE IN A CHARGING STATION SYSTEM Final Rejection VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION
18306752 MEASUREMENT TOOL AND A METHOD FOR DETERMINING A STATE OF HEALTH (SOH) OF A CAPACITOR COMPONENT IN A VEHICLE Non-Final OA VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION
18287957 BATTERY MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND COMMUNICATION METHOD THEREFOR IN BATTERY RACK SYSTEM Non-Final OA LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
18125511 BATTERY CHARGING AND DISCHARGING JIG WITH MULTIPLE POWER CONNECTIONS AND BATTERY CHARGING AND DISCHARGING SYSTEM COMPRISING THE SAME Non-Final OA LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
17920243 SECONDARY BATTERY CHARGING AND DISCHARGING SYSTEM INCLUDING INSULATION PAD AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL METHOD OF SECONDARY BATTERY CHARGING AND DISCHARGING USING THE SAME Final Rejection LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
18178548 SYSTEM, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM, AND METHOD Final Rejection HONDA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
18603504 CHARGING CONTROL DEVICE AND CHARGING CONTROL METHOD Non-Final OA DENSO TEN Limited
18279910 AN ELECTRIC BATTERY JUNCTION ARRANGEMENT AND AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Non-Final OA Scania CV AB
18297801 CHARGE PORT WITH FAST PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL (PCM) RESOLIDIFICATION Non-Final OA GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Sadia Kousar's allowance rate?

65.9% of resolved applications examined by Sadia Kousar were allowed (132 resolved cases), compared with 60.2% across Art Unit 2859 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Sadia Kousar?

This examiner's interview lift is +10.9 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Sadia Kousar take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Sadia Kousar took 1,220 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Sadia Kousar work in?

Sadia Kousar examines applications in Art Unit 2859 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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