Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: LYJAK, LORI LYNN

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2425 3612

This examiner grants 90% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

89.8%

Allow Rate

+37.8% vs TC avg

1,227

Total Applications

+8.6%

Interview Lift

682

Avg Prosecution Days

Based on 1216 resolved cases, 2023–2026

2.3%

§101 Eligibility

47.0%

§102 Novelty

30.4%

§103 Obviousness

17.0%

§112 Clarity

App #	Title	Status	Assignee
18983407	VEHICLE REAR STRUCTURE	Non-Final OA	TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18928507	Actuator for Refueling or Charging Port Cover and System Comprising Actuator	Non-Final OA	Illinois Tool Works Inc.
18571037	ENERGY-ABSORBING DEVICE	Non-Final OA	Valeo Systemes Thermiques
18962756	MOVING STRUCTURE FOR A REPLACEABLE PART AND A MOVING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME	Non-Final OA	KIA CORPORATION
18935405	TAILGATE ASSEMBLY	Non-Final OA	NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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