Prosecution Insights
Last updated: May 29, 2026

Examiner: MANGINE, HEATHER N

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3732 3765

This examiner grants 47% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

47.3%
Allow Rate
-22.7% vs TC avg
560
Total Applications
+64.8%
Interview Lift
959
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 524 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.2%
§101 Eligibility
8.7%
§102 Novelty
76.2%
§103 Obviousness
14.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19250281 Elastomeric Article with Imprinted Pattern on One Side Non-Final OA O&M Halyard, Inc.
18969978 WELDING HEADGEAR WITH HEAD STRAP TIGHTNESS FEEDBACK AND LIMITING Non-Final OA Illinois Tool Works Inc.
19088801 REVERSIBLE HEADWEAR AND METHOD OF USE Final Rejection Lawrence G. Carlton
18794965 MODULAR HEAD GARMENT Non-Final OA Seirus Innovative Accessories, Inc.
18695456 A HELMET SYSTEM Non-Final OA 6 STAR HELMETS LIMITED
18509802 CLOSURE MECHANISMS FOR ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR Final Rejection Converse Inc.
18458312 SWIMMING GARMENTS Non-Final OA SPEEDO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

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