Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: KUMAR, KALYANAVENKA K

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1792 3653 3655 3725

This examiner grants 73% of resolved cases

Analysis

Kalyanavenka K. Kumar is a patent examiner within Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 1792. The examiner has managed a total of 723 resolved cases. The data shows an allowance rate of 72.9 percent, which indicates a relatively high frequency of granted applications. This rate provides a baseline for expectations when filing in this specific art unit.

Practitioners should consider the interview lift of 18.3 percent. This figure suggests that conducting an interview is associated with a higher probability of allowance compared to cases where no interview occurs. The median days to allowance is 1129, which offers a timeline for the duration of the prosecution process.

The combination of a 72.9 percent allowance rate and an 18.3 percent interview lift highlights the potential benefits of direct examiner engagement. With 723 resolved cases, the examiner's track record is substantial. The 1129 median days to allowance serves as a useful benchmark for planning patent strategies in Art Unit 1792. Practitioners can use these metrics to inform their approach and manage client expectations regarding both timing and outcome.

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

Performance Statistics

72.9%
Allow Rate
+2.9% vs TC avg
747
Total Applications
+18.3%
Interview Lift
1129
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 723 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.2%
§101 Eligibility
24.1%
§102 Novelty
55.2%
§103 Obviousness
13.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19173866 SYSTEM FOR EXTRACTING WATER FROM LUNAR REGOLITH AND ASSOCIATED METHOD Final Rejection UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
19108593 SHRIMP SORTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS Non-Final OA NOVA-TECH ENGINEERING, LLC
15691927 NON-CIRCULAR ACCELERATION MECHANISM FOR A SINGLE SHAFT SCREEN Non-Final OA TEREX USA, LLC

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