Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Katherine M Moran, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as MORAN, KATHERINE M

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3732 3765

This examiner grants 54% of resolved cases

Analysis

MORAN, KATHERINE M handles applications in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3732. Her record includes 1130 resolved cases, a 54.3% allowance rate, and a median of 1025 days to allowance. Interviews correspond to a 24.2% lift, providing a measurable basis for considering examiner interaction.

Frequent applicants include MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL Corporation, George Tfe Scp, and Stryker Corporation. The firms most represented are Reinhart (Milwaukee Tool), DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP - Seattle, and Dickinson Wright PLLC - Ann Arbor. These relationships identify recurring prosecution participants, but do not establish outcomes for any individual company or firm.

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

Performance Statistics

54.3%
Allow Rate
-15.7% vs TC avg
1,172
Total Applications
+24.2%
Interview Lift
1025
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1130 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.5%
§101 Eligibility
24.2%
§102 Novelty
35.7%
§103 Obviousness
30.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19280695 Hard Hat Attachment System and Sun Visor Final Rejection Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
19217009 Hard Hat Attachment System and Sun Visor Non-Final OA Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
19097507 Hard Hat with Fan and Fan Control System Non-Final OA Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
17554854 Safety Headwear with Electronic Monitoring Final Rejection Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
18957665 Surgical Apparel System Final Rejection Stryker Corporation
18721461 PROTECTION DEVICE FOR THE HEAD OF THE HUMAN Final Rejection Autoliv Development AB
19126248 GARMENT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM Non-Final OA RFD BEAUFORT LIMITED
18070447 PROTECTIVE BICYCLE HELMET WITH INTERNAL VENTILATION FIT SYSTEM COMPRISING EXPANDED CONNECTORS Final Rejection BELL SPORTS LLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Katherine M Moran's allowance rate?

54.3% of resolved applications examined by Katherine M Moran were allowed (1,130 resolved cases), compared with 52.0% across Art Unit 3732 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Katherine M Moran?

This examiner's interview lift is +24.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Katherine M Moran take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Katherine M Moran took 1,025 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Katherine M Moran work in?

Katherine M Moran examines applications in Art Unit 3732 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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