Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MANCHO, RONNIE M

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3657 3661 3664 3666

This examiner grants 76% of resolved cases

Analysis

Ronnie M. Mancho is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3657. He has managed 980 resolved cases, which provides the basis for his performance metrics. The overall allowance rate is 75.9 percent. This 75.9 percent figure serves as a baseline for applicants to evaluate their chances of success. Practitioners can use the 980 case history to assess the examiner's experience level in this specific field.

The data highlights a 2.2 percent interview lift, suggesting that direct communication can influence the outcome of a case. This 2.2 percent lift is a key tactical consideration for those deciding whether to request a formal discussion. The median days to allowance for his cases is 1242. This 1242 day period reflects the typical timeframe from filing to patent issuance for successful applications. Understanding the 1242 day median pendency and the impact of interviews can help practitioners develop a more efficient prosecution strategy for Art Unit 3657 and Tech Center 3600.

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

Performance Statistics

76.0%
Allow Rate
+24.0% vs TC avg
1,030
Total Applications
+2.2%
Interview Lift
1241
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 982 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.6%
§101 Eligibility
31.7%
§102 Novelty
27.9%
§103 Obviousness
33.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19424055 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIRCRAFT ENGINE THERMAL OPTIMIZATION Non-Final OA Archer Aviation Inc.
19297391 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING CONTROL POINTS DURING REACTIVE MOTION Non-Final OA INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
19293139 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATED SURGICAL TABLE MOTION Non-Final OA INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
19472279 VESSEL MOTION CONTROL BASED ON PROPELLER SLIP Non-Final OA VOLVO PENTA CORPORATION
18691750 DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR LOCOMOTING DIVERSE TERRAIN AND METHODS OF USE Non-Final OA GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION
18689939 Highly Articulate Snake Robotic Device Non-Final OA Georgia Tech Research Corporation
19059603 VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Final Rejection HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
18314714 INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, ROBOT CONTROL METHOD, PRODUCT MANUFACTURING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, ROBOT SYSTEM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM Final Rejection CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19471881 METHOD FOR CARRYING OUT AN AUTOMATED OVERTAKING MANEUVER OF A VEHICLE Non-Final OA MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG
18242534 APPARATUS, APPARATUS CONTROL METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM Final Rejection CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
18861897 MOBILE OBJECT POSITIONING DEVICE Non-Final OA Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
18592797 APPARATUS AND METHOD Final Rejection Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
18861909 Method and Device for Controlling the Coasting Mode of a Motor Vehicle With Respect to a Coasting Entry Phase Final Rejection Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
18844158 Longitudinal Deceleration During a Creeping Operation for Motor Vehicles With Two Electrically Drivable Axles Non-Final OA Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
18697538 Protective Device for a High-Voltage Battery in Electrified Motor Vehicles Non-Final OA Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
18288046 Control Device for Operating a Road-Coupled All-Wheel Drive Vehicle Non-Final OA Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
19007237 Systems and Methods to Obtain Feedback in Response to Autonomous Vehicle Failure Events Final Rejection Aurora Operations, Inc.
19471941 IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE Non-Final OA FANUC CORPORATION
18536341 AVATARS OF MACHINES IN BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMS Non-Final OA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
18356378 DATA-ANALYSIS-BASED CONTROL OPTIMIZATION OF FLOATING SOLAR ARRAY SYSTEM ENERGY HARVESTING Non-Final OA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
19236348 TRAVEL SUPPORT DEVICE Final Rejection DENSO CORPORATION
19258245 Trajectory Assistance for Autonomous Vehicles Non-Final OA Waymo LLC
17591130 INCORPORATING POSITION ESTIMATION DEGRADATION INTO TRAJECTORY PLANNING FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS Non-Final OA Waymo LLC
18541021 POWER MANAGEMENT FOR A ROBOTIC DEVICE Final Rejection Boston Dynamics, Inc.
19242319 VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD Non-Final OA Transportation IP Holdings, LLC
18845702 METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A SOLAR ROBOT WITH A CHARGING POSITION MARKER Non-Final OA HUSQVARNA AB
18916580 ROOM AREA ACQUISITION METHOD, AIR CONDITIONER OUTDOOR UNIT CONTROL METHOD, APPARATUS AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM Non-Final OA GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES, INC. OF ZHUHAI

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