Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Examiner: MCDUFFIE, MICHAEL D

Tech Center 4100 • Art Units: 3631 3632 3726 4100

This examiner grants 68% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

67.5%
Allow Rate
+7.5% vs TC avg
870
Total Applications
-10.3%
Interview Lift
925
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 848 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
27.4%
§102 Novelty
53.6%
§103 Obviousness
14.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19374657 COUNTERBALANCE ASSEMBLIES IN PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR TRACKERS Final Rejection ARRAY TECH, Inc.
19022192 BRACKETS, BRACKET ASSEMBLIES, MACHINERY ARRANGEMENTS AND SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING SYSTEMS INCLUDING BRACKETS AND BRACKET ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS OF MAKING BRACKET ASSEMBLIES Non-Final OA ASM IP Holding B.V.
19127223 SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR A HEATING MATRIX Non-Final OA Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
18873456 CABLE HANGER WITH STABILIZNG MEMBERS Non-Final OA OUTDOOR WIRELESS NETWORKS LLC
18951857 ANCHORING SYSTEMS FOR USE ON TELECOMMUNICATION STRUCTURES Final Rejection Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC
18931267 MOUNTING PLATE Final Rejection MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH
18974870 SUPPORT DEVICE FOR HAIR STYLING MANNEQUIN Final Rejection Forward-MFG LLC

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