Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: NGUYEN, TRUC T

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2831 2832 2833 2834 3675

This examiner grants 87% of resolved cases

Analysis

Truc T Nguyen has handled a high volume of 1314 resolved cases in Art Unit 2831 of Tech Center 3600. The examiner's allowance rate is 87.4 percent, which indicates a very favorable prosecution environment for applicants. These 1314 resolved cases represent a large and stable dataset, offering practitioners a high degree of confidence in the examiner's grant patterns.

The median days to allowance is 687, suggesting a very efficient timeline for reaching a final resolution. This 687-day figure is an important benchmark for applicants who prioritize speed in their patent acquisition process. It indicates that the examiner moves cases toward allowance at a significantly faster pace than many other units in the tech center.

The interview lift of 7.3 percent suggests that direct engagement provides a modest but positive advantage for applicants. This 7.3 percent increase over the 87.4 percent baseline shows that interviews can help resolve any remaining issues and finalize the grant. Practitioners can rely on the 687-day median as a consistent benchmark for rapid resolution while using interviews to further ensure success.

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

Performance Statistics

87.4%
Allow Rate
+35.4% vs TC avg
1,327
Total Applications
+7.3%
Interview Lift
688
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1316 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
39.0%
§102 Novelty
34.8%
§103 Obviousness
21.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18596496 ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
18712123 TERMINAL Non-Final OA SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
18742256 Connector Shielding Shell, Connector Shielding Shell Assembly, Connector and Shell Part Non-Final OA Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
18672263 Connector and Device Comprising the Same Non-Final OA Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
18318054 Connection Terminal and Electrical Connector Non-Final OA Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
18592575 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DEVICE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DEVICE ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA MOLEX, LLC
18585088 BOARD-TO-BOARD ARRAY CONNECTOR Non-Final OA Molex, LLC
18794260 AEROSOL GENERATING ARTICLE AND AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE COMPRISING SAME Non-Final OA KT&G CORPORATION
18769422 Connector with contact insert attachment Non-Final OA HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG
18294007 FUSE HOLDER Non-Final OA Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
18644097 TERMINAL STRUCTURE Non-Final OA ADVANCED-CONNECTEK INC.

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