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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Edwin A Leon Munoz, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as LEON MUNOZ, EDWIN A

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2831 2833 3724

This examiner grants 88% of resolved cases

Analysis

LEON MUNOZ, EDWIN A is assigned to Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 2831. The profile covers 1555 resolved cases, with an 88.5% allowance rate and an 8.0% interview lift. The median time to allowance is 743 days. The extensive case record gives the allowance figure strong historical support, while the interview measure indicates that interviews have had a limited reported association with allowance outcomes.

The listed companies are Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., I-Pex Inc., and Apple Inc. The listed firms are HOWARD & HOWARD ATTORNEYS PLLC, K&L Gates LLP-Chicago, and Flash Intellectual Property, Inc. Counsel may focus on claim quality, technical support, and efficient written prosecution, using interviews when a discrete issue warrants discussion. The median duration provides a practical reference for planning prosecution milestones and coordinating applications with broader portfolio objectives.

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

Performance Statistics

88.5%
Allow Rate
+18.5% vs TC avg
1,575
Total Applications
+8.0%
Interview Lift
743
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1555 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.1%
§101 Eligibility
46.7%
§102 Novelty
28.3%
§103 Obviousness
13.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18470984 WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE Final Rejection Apple Inc.
18718401 RELEASABLE ELECTRIC CONNECTION IN A HANDHELD PERSONAL CARE DEVICE Non-Final OA KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
18436416 A LOW-FORCE PULL-APART UNDERWATER CONNECTOR APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING Non-Final OA The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
18545915 POWER ADAPTER WITH UNITED KINGDOM AND AUSTRALIA INTERCHANGEABLE BLADE WITH BUILT-IN FUSE IP-34 PROTECTION Non-Final OA Baxter Healthcare SA
18836010 CONNECTOR Non-Final OA SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
18840505 RELAY CONNECTOR Non-Final OA SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.
18765810 LEVER-TYPE CONNECTOR Non-Final OA SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.
18570106 VARIABLY POSITIONABLE LATCHING TAB AND PLUG CONNECTOR Non-Final OA PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Edwin A Leon Munoz's allowance rate?

88.5% of resolved applications examined by Edwin A Leon Munoz were allowed (1,555 resolved cases), compared with 72.3% across Art Unit 2831 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Edwin A Leon Munoz?

This examiner's interview lift is +8.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Edwin A Leon Munoz take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Edwin A Leon Munoz took 743 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Edwin A Leon Munoz work in?

Edwin A Leon Munoz examines applications in Art Unit 2831 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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