Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: MATTHEWS, TERRELL HOWARD

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2828 3611 3652 3653 3655 3658 3725

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

Terrell Howard Matthews has resolved 1065 cases in Art Unit 2828, achieving an allowance rate of 84.0%. The median days to allowance is 774. This combination of a high allowance rate and fast pendency is favorable for applicants in Tech Center 3700. The interview lift is 11.0%, which further improves the 84.0% baseline. With over a thousand resolved cases, the data is highly reliable.

The 774-day median timeline is one of the more efficient in this tech center. The 11.0% lift indicates that the examiner is responsive to direct engagement. With 1065 resolved cases, the 84.0% rate is a well-supported metric. The 774-day median provides a realistic timeframe for applicants to reach a final resolution. In Art Unit 2828, the 84.0% allowance rate is a strong indicator of success.

In Tech Center 3700, the 774-day median pendency is a key factor for planning. The 11.0% interview lift is a useful tool for resolving rejections. Applicants should use the 774-day median to manage expectations for patent issuance. The 1065 cases on record ensure that these metrics are statistically representative of the examiner's performance.

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

Performance Statistics

84.0%
Allow Rate
+14.0% vs TC avg
1,084
Total Applications
+11.0%
Interview Lift
774
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1065 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.1%
§101 Eligibility
16.1%
§102 Novelty
68.1%
§103 Obviousness
10.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18771612 CYLINDER HEAD, TRANSFER AND BONDING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR DRIVING THE SAME Non-Final OA Samsung Display Co., LTD.
18519139 VALVE COVER AND SUBSTRATE CARRIER USING THE SAME Non-Final OA Gudeng Precision Industrial Co, Ltd.

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