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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Wyatt P Mcconnell, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as MCCONNELL, WYATT P

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1700 1725 1726 1727

This examiner grants 81% of resolved cases

Analysis

MCCONNELL, WYATT P works in Tech Center 1700 and Art Unit 1700. His profile includes 1065 resolved cases, an 80.8% allowance rate, and a median of 946 days to allowance. The substantial record indicates a recurring allowance pattern, while the median provides a useful timing reference for prosecution budgeting and portfolio scheduling.

The interview lift is 9.2%, indicating a positive association between interviews and allowance outcomes. The listed companies are LG Energy Solution Ltd., Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited, and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. The leading firms are BIRCH STEWART KOLASCH & BIRCH, LLP, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (DC), and Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP. This participant history can inform counsel's assessment of relevant drafting and response experience.

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

Performance Statistics

80.8%
Allow Rate
+15.8% vs TC avg
1,102
Total Applications
+9.2%
Interview Lift
946
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1065 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.7%
§101 Eligibility
23.5%
§102 Novelty
48.1%
§103 Obviousness
24.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18395936 MULTI-LAYER CERAMIC BATTERIES INCLUDING ALL-SOLID ELECTROLYTE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUSES INCLUDING THE SAME Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18794205 LIQUID CIRCULATOR Non-Final OA SUBARU CORPORATION
18658229 BATTERY PACK, A METHOD AND A VEHICLE Non-Final OA VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION
18837751 CELL STACK ASSEMBLY, AND BATTERY PACK COMPRISING THE CELL STACK ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
18774228 BATTERY PACK AND VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME Non-Final OA LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
18265906 METHOD OF RECYCLING POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL AND RECYCLED POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL PREPARED BY THE SAME Non-Final OA LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
18835711 SEPARATOR FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICES AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME SEPARATOR Non-Final OA UIF (University Industry Foundation), Yonsei University
18583306 ANODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR ALL-SOLID-STATE BATTERY Non-Final OA Kia Corporation
18182375 ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, BATTERY, BATTERY MODULE, BATTERY PACK AND POWERED DEVICE Final Rejection CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) LIMITED
18582758 BATTERY PACK AND VEHICLE Non-Final OA CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED
18539282 LITHIUM-ION BATTERY, BATTERY MODULE, BATTERY PACK, AND ELECTRICAL DEVICE Non-Final OA CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED
18440787 SECONDARY BATTERY Non-Final OA SAMSUNG SDI Co., LTD.
18577492 FUEL CELL COMPOSITE SHEET AND FUEL CELL COMPOSITE SHEET PRODUCTION METHOD Non-Final OA NOK CORPORATION
18481605 ENDOTHERMIC PHASE-CHANGE MATERIAL COATED SEPARATORS FOR BATTERIES Final Rejection FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
18633328 COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MULTILAYER ELECTRODE FILMS Non-Final OA Tesla, Inc.
18040754 FUEL CELL, SYSTEM COMPRISING A FUEL CELL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SYSTEM Final Rejection SAFRAN POWER UNITS

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Wyatt P Mcconnell's allowance rate?

80.8% of resolved applications examined by Wyatt P Mcconnell were allowed (1,065 resolved cases), compared with 40.4% across Art Unit 1700 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Wyatt P Mcconnell?

This examiner's interview lift is +9.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Wyatt P Mcconnell take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Wyatt P Mcconnell took 946 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Wyatt P Mcconnell work in?

Wyatt P Mcconnell examines applications in Art Unit 1700 in Tech Center 1700 (Chemistry & Materials).

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