Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: NICHOLS, PHYLLIS M

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3753 3799

This examiner grants 79% of resolved cases

Analysis

Phyllis M Nichols is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3753. The examiner has 834 resolved cases. The data shows an allowance rate of 79.1 percent, which indicates the frequency of patent grants for applications in this unit. The median days to allowance for these cases is 1834. This timeframe provides a clear expectation for the duration of the prosecution process.

The interview lift is 19.7 percent. This figure suggests that conducting an interview has a positive impact on the probability of success compared to the 79.1 percent allowance rate. Applicants may find that verbal communication is a helpful strategy. The 834 resolved cases provide a stable basis for these observations.

In Art Unit 3753, the 1834 median days to allowance reflects the typical speed of the examination cycle. The 19.7 percent interview lift represents an improvement in outcomes. Practitioners should consider the benefits of an interview when developing their strategy for Tech Center 3700.

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

Performance Statistics

79.2%
Allow Rate
+9.2% vs TC avg
848
Total Applications
+19.7%
Interview Lift
1829
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 836 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
31.6%
§102 Novelty
42.0%
§103 Obviousness
22.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19096066 MULTI-ADJUSTABLE VALVE FOR A LUBRICATION SYSTEM Non-Final OA Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
19237893 Pressure Relief Assembly with Detent Non-Final OA Donaldson Company, Inc.
19288626 STEPPED CHECK VALVES Non-Final OA CareFusion 303, Inc.

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