Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MILLISER, THERON S

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2835 2841 2846

This examiner grants 52% of resolved cases

Analysis

Theron S. Milliser is an examiner in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2835. He has processed 481 resolved cases, establishing a substantial foundation for analyzing his performance. His allowance rate is 52.4 percent, indicating a balanced approach to patentability determinations.

Practitioners should note the efficacy of direct engagement with this examiner. Milliser demonstrates an interview lift of 32.0 percent. This 32.0 percent lift is a significant increase over the 52.4 percent baseline allowance rate, suggesting that interviews are a highly effective tool in his practice.

The median days to allowance is 1082. This duration reflects the typical timeline for the 481 resolved cases that have reached a grant under his supervision. The 1082 day metric provides a benchmark for expected pendency for applications assigned to Art Unit 2835.

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

Performance Statistics

52.4%
Allow Rate
-15.6% vs TC avg
509
Total Applications
+32.0%
Interview Lift
1082
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 481 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.2%
§101 Eligibility
41.7%
§102 Novelty
47.6%
§103 Obviousness
10.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18290093 DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA LG ELECTRONICS INC.
19011022 ARM STRUCTURE, HINGE STRUCTURE INCLUDING THE ARM STRUCTURE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18777279 ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING MOLDED PART Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18747594 LAPTOP COMPUTER Final Rejection Acer Incorporated
18518542 Computing Device Final Rejection Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
18665481 ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELD FOR A GAS DETECTOR Final Rejection Carrier Corporation

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