Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: LEWIS, MONICA

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2838 2894

This examiner grants 32% of resolved cases

Analysis

Monica Lewis serves in Art Unit 2838 within Tech Center 2800. The examiner has managed 60 resolved cases, resulting in an allowance rate pct of 31.7. This allowance rate pct indicates the frequency of successful outcomes for applications assigned to this docket. Practitioners should note the interview lift pct of 17.1. This interview lift pct suggests that direct engagement with the examiner is associated with an increased probability of allowance. For applications that are granted, the median days to allowance is 1213.

The 1213 median days to allowance provides a benchmark for the expected duration of the patent acquisition process. By analyzing the 60 resolved cases, one can see the historical record of practice in Art Unit 2838. The 31.7 allowance rate pct and 17.1 interview lift pct provide metrics for evaluating the prosecution environment. These figures assist in the development of a strategy for patent applications. Understanding these data points is useful for managing expectations and resources during the examination phase.

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

Performance Statistics

31.7%
Allow Rate
-36.3% vs TC avg
66
Total Applications
+17.1%
Interview Lift
1213
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 60 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.2%
§101 Eligibility
22.2%
§102 Novelty
61.4%
§103 Obviousness
11.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18794428 LOAD SWITCH SYSTEM WITH MIS-WIRING DETECTION AND PROTECTION Non-Final OA Analog Devices International Unlimited Company
18627792 MULTILEVEL POWER CONVERTER Non-Final OA Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
18600226 A CO-PLANAR TRANSFORMER AND WINDING CONFIGURATION Non-Final OA McMaster University
18423262 Apparatus and Method for Improving Micro-Inverter Longevity Non-Final OA AA Power Inc.

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