Prosecution Insights
Last updated: April 19, 2026

Examiner: MAINES, PATRICK DAVID

Tech Center 6200 • Art Units: 3723 3731 3746 3748 3761 6208 6218

This examiner grants 81% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

81.1%
Allow Rate
+21.1% vs TC avg
525
Total Applications
+18.2%
Interview Lift
1089
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 513 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.9%
§101 Eligibility
23.8%
§102 Novelty
38.9%
§103 Obviousness
29.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18210270 AIR HEATING APPARATUS Non-Final OA KYUNGDONG NAVIEN CO., LTD.
18268452 FLOW-DIRECTING INSERT, FASTENING ELEMENT, FLOW-DIRECTING SYSTEM, AND HEATING DEVICE Non-Final OA Webasto SE

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