Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MCCAFFREY, KAYLA M

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3745

This examiner grants 77% of resolved cases

Analysis

Kayla M. McCaffrey has resolved 440 cases in Art Unit 3745, maintaining an allowance rate of 76.8%. The median days to allowance is 1135. This data reflects a steady prosecution environment in Tech Center 3700. The interview lift is 16.2%, which provides a meaningful boost to the 76.8% baseline. This 16.2% lift suggests that interviews are a useful tool for advancing cases toward allowance.

The 1135-day median timeline is a realistic expectation for applicants. The 16.2% lift indicates that the examiner is responsive to direct communication. With 440 resolved cases, the 76.8% rate is a well-supported metric. The 1135-day median provides a realistic timeframe for applicants to reach a final resolution. In Art Unit 3745, the 76.8% allowance rate is a strong indicator of success.

In Tech Center 3700, the 1135-day median pendency is a key factor for planning. The 16.2% interview lift is a useful tool for resolving rejections. Applicants should use the 1135-day median to manage expectations for patent issuance. The 440 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

76.8%
Allow Rate
+6.8% vs TC avg
458
Total Applications
+16.2%
Interview Lift
1135
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 440 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.7%
§101 Eligibility
20.2%
§102 Novelty
48.7%
§103 Obviousness
28.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18908399 TURBINE ENGINE HAVING A FAN SPEED SENSOR SYSTEM Final Rejection General Electric Company
18826903 TURBOMACHINE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA General Electric Company
18813586 TURBOMACHINE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA General Electric Company
18813578 TURBOMACHINE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA General Electric Company
18440063 TORQUE EXTRACTION SYSTEMS, TURBINE ENGINES, AND METHODS FOR EXTRACTING TORQUE FROM TURBINE ENGINES Non-Final OA General Electric Company

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