Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: MILLER, JONATHAN

Tech Center 4100 • Art Units: 1625 1626 1759 1771 1772 4138

This examiner grants 80% of resolved cases

Analysis

Jonathan Miller serves in Tech Center 4100 and Art Unit 1625, with 951 resolved cases. His allowance rate is 79.9%, which is quite favorable for applicants seeking patent grants. The median days to allowance is 850, suggesting an efficient prosecution timeline within this tech center and helping practitioners manage client expectations.

The data shows an interview lift of 18.1%, indicating that direct dialogue is an effective strategy for improving outcomes. This lift suggests that the probability of allowance increases significantly when an interview is held, compared to the 79.9% baseline. In a high-volume practice of 951 cases, this responsiveness to interviews is a well-established trend in Art Unit 1625.

The 850-day median pendency is a positive metric for those seeking a timely resolution in Tech Center 4100. Combined with a 79.9% allowance rate, the data reflects a predictable and relatively efficient environment. The 18.1% interview lift remains a valuable tool for practitioners looking to further secure an allowance and resolve any remaining technical hurdles.

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

Performance Statistics

79.9%
Allow Rate
+19.9% vs TC avg
978
Total Applications
+18.1%
Interview Lift
850
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 952 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.3%
§101 Eligibility
9.1%
§102 Novelty
38.4%
§103 Obviousness
34.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18293842 BIOMASS GASIFIER, BIOMASS GASIFICATION PLANT, AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF BIOMASS GAS Non-Final OA MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
19056687 SINGLE-STAGE METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING REFORMED PYROLYSIS OIL AND HYDROGEN-RICH PYROLYSIS GAS Non-Final OA Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
18722971 PYROLYSIS OF POLYCARBONATE-CONTAINING MATERIAL IN COMBINATION WITH PHOSPHORUS-CONTAINING ORGANIC COMPOUND FOR THE RECOVERY OF RAW MATERIALS Final Rejection Covestro Deutschland AG
19101020 FOLDABLE SOLAR DESALINATION DEVICE WITH NO LIQUID DISCHARGE Non-Final OA Khalifa University of Science and Technology
18912310 DESALINATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE Non-Final OA US Pyramid Project
18691481 PYROLYSIS GAS TREATMENT USING ABSORBER-STRIPPER SYSTEM Non-Final OA ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
18775853 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HYDROCARBON PROCESSING Non-Final OA Enerflex US Holdings Inc.

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