Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 1746 3642 3651
This examiner grants 57% of resolved cases
Rakesh Kumar is an examiner assigned to Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 1746. The examiner has handled 1023 resolved cases. The data shows an allowance rate of 57.2 percent, reflecting a moderate level of grant activity. This rate provides a standard baseline for applicants working within this art unit. The interview lift is 28.2 percent, which is a significant positive metric.
The 28.2 percent lift suggests that engaging in verbal discussion with the examiner substantially improves the chances of securing an allowance. The median days to allowance is 1072, providing a clear timeframe for the typical duration of successful prosecution. With 1023 resolved cases, the data is statistically robust and offers a reliable guide for practitioners.
The 57.2 percent allowance rate and 1072 median days to allowance offer a predictable path for prosecution. Given the 28.2 percent interview lift, practitioners should prioritize interviews to navigate the requirements of Art Unit 1746. These figures allow for better resource allocation and strategic planning during the patent application process. Understanding these trends is vital for achieving successful outcomes with this examiner.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18786058 | MEDIUM CONVEYING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS | Non-Final OA | FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp. |
| 19079041 | MEDIUM PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM | Non-Final OA | RICOH COMPANY, LTD. |
| 18892733 | MEDICATION SUPPORT DEVICE | Final Rejection | RICOH COMPANY, LTD. |
| 18513823 | Carton With Dispenser | Final Rejection | Graphic Packaging International, LLC |
| 18975172 | BEAD FEED UNIT AND METHOD | Non-Final OA | Altria Client Services LLC |
| 19136440 | BELT MANUFACTURING APPARATUS, FOLDING-BACK ROLLER, AND BELT MANUFACTURING METHOD | Non-Final OA | BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION |
| 19274068 | PLURALITY OF INTEGRALLY INTERCONNECTED WIPES FOR USE IN DISPENSER | Non-Final OA | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. |
| 18996507 | Slanted Sheet Dispenser | Non-Final OA | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. |
| 18994157 | Dispensing Structure for a Container | Non-Final OA | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. |
| 18723926 | A Variable Speed Dispenser | Non-Final OA | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. |
| 18580281 | DISPLAY OF CONSUMER GOODS AND ASSOCIATED PACKAGING | Non-Final OA | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. |
| 18263188 | STORING AND DISPENSING CONTAINER FOR PRODUCT HAVING AN ORIFICE | Final Rejection | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. |
| 18541631 | SMART PILL DISPENSER | Non-Final OA | Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc. |
| 18521251 | HOPPER FOR A PHARMACEUTICAL COUNTER | Final Rejection | Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc. |
| 18397314 | SINGLE ITEM REMOVAL | Final Rejection | NCR Atleos Corporation |
| 18270760 | PACKAGING BAG AND PATCH PACKAGING PRODUCT | Final Rejection | HISAMITSU PHARMACEUTICAL CO., INC. |
| 18574105 | SMART PILL DISPENSER PRESCRIPTION TREATMENT SYSTEM | Non-Final OA | 10xBeta |
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