Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: MAUST, TIMOTHY LEWIS

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3615 3751 3753 3754 3783

This examiner grants 82% of resolved cases

Analysis

Timothy Lewis Maust has resolved 1467 cases in Art Unit 3615, with an allowance rate of 81.7%. The median days to allowance is 911. This high volume of cases makes the data very reliable for Tech Center 3700. The interview lift is 10.3%, which adds to the already high 81.7% baseline. This 10.3% lift suggests that interviews are a useful tool for resolving any remaining issues.

The 911-day median timeline provides a clear expectation for applicants. The 10.3% lift indicates that the examiner is responsive to direct engagement. With 1467 resolved cases, the 81.7% rate is a well-supported metric. The 911-day median provides a realistic timeframe for applicants to reach a final resolution. In Art Unit 3615, the 81.7% allowance rate is a strong indicator of success.

In Tech Center 3700, the 911-day median pendency is a key factor for planning. The 10.3% interview lift is a useful tool for resolving rejections. Applicants should use the 911-day median to manage expectations for patent issuance. The 1467 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

81.7%
Allow Rate
+11.7% vs TC avg
1,484
Total Applications
+10.3%
Interview Lift
911
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1467 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.8%
§101 Eligibility
32.9%
§102 Novelty
39.6%
§103 Obviousness
20.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18918311 GAS DIFFUSION DEVICE, AND WAFER CONTAINER INCLUDING THE SAME Final Rejection GUDENG PRECISION INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
19070525 RAW MATERIAL INPUT APPARATUS AND RAW MATERIAL INPUT METHOD Non-Final OA SK On Co., Ltd.
19121477 AUTOMATIC ANALYSIS DEVICE AND MASS SENSOR Non-Final OA HITACHI HIGH-TECH CORPORATION
19290354 BULK MATERIAL RECEIVING, CONVEYING, STORING, AND DISPENSING Non-Final OA Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
18648149 METHOD AND DEVICE TO DISTRIBUTE GAS INTO A CONTAINER Non-Final OA ENTEGRIS, INC.
18713003 KITCHEN APPLIANCE WITH DETACHABLE PULL STRING DRIVE DEVICE Non-Final OA SEB S.A.
18580574 APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FILLING SYRINGES Non-Final OA DOW SILICONES CORPORATION

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