Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Torrence S Marunda II, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as MARUNDA II, TORRENCE S

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3663

This examiner grants 26% of resolved cases

Analysis

MARUNDA II, TORRENCE S is assigned to tech center 3600 and art unit 3663. The profile records 62 resolved cases, a 25.8% allowance rate, and a 30.5% interview lift. The median time to allowance is 1291 days. The limited case base suggests that counsel should treat these measures as directional.

Listed companies include Toyota Motor Corporation, The Boeing Company, and Honeywell International Inc. Listed firms include Carroll, Hoette & Butscher, LLC, Bainwood, Huang & Associates, LLC, and BIRCH STEWART KOLASCH & BIRCH, LLP. Interviews may be relevant, but they should accompany strong written responses.

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

Performance Statistics

25.8%
Allow Rate
-26.2% vs TC avg
110
Total Applications
+30.5%
Interview Lift
1291
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 62 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

9.5%
§101 Eligibility
5.9%
§102 Novelty
71.0%
§103 Obviousness
13.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18905585 METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING A SIMPLIFIED REPRESENTATION OF OBSTACLES IN THE VICINITY OF AN AIRPORT Final Rejection Airbus Operations (S.A.S.)
19364090 SCENARIO DEPENDENT CONTROLS IN AN AUTOMATED UNLOADING PROCESS Non-Final OA Deere & Company
18924163 VEHICLE DRIVING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS Final Rejection TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18333028 DRIVING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS, DRIVING ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING DRIVING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
17732320 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRIVER-PREFERRED LANE BIASING Final Rejection TOYOTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.
19279714 VERIFICATION OF MOTION CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR A VEHICLE Non-Final OA VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION
19110616 BATTERY STATE INFORMATION PROVIDING APPARATUS AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF Non-Final OA LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
18632530 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING TURNAROUND OF AIRCRAFT AT AN AIRPORT Non-Final OA THE BOEING COMPANY
17455389 CLOUD-BASED AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY NOTIFIER (CAEN) Final Rejection The Boeing Company
18924186 VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD, AND VEHICLE SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME Final Rejection KIA CORPORATION
19108440 CONTROL DEVICE FOR LOADING MACHINE, REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE, AND CONTROL METHOD Non-Final OA KOMATSU LTD.
17504154 MATERIAL TRACKING BASED ON VEHICLE WORK TOOL LOCATION Non-Final OA Caterpillar Inc.
18413599 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING COLLISION AVOIDANCE DIRECTIVES Final Rejection HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
18174821 HOVER VECTOR DISPLAY FOR VERTICAL APPROACH AND LANDING OPERATIONS Final Rejection HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Torrence S Marunda II's allowance rate?

25.8% of resolved applications examined by Torrence S Marunda II were allowed (62 resolved cases), compared with 66.2% across Art Unit 3663 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Torrence S Marunda II?

This examiner's interview lift is +30.5 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Torrence S Marunda II take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Torrence S Marunda II took 1,291 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Torrence S Marunda II work in?

Torrence S Marunda II examines applications in Art Unit 3663 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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