Last updated: May 29, 2026

Examiner: NICKERSON, SAMANTHA K

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3645

This examiner grants 86% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

85.7%

Allow Rate

+33.7% vs TC avg

608

Total Applications

+15.4%

Interview Lift

1016

Avg Prosecution Days

Based on 600 resolved cases, 2023–2026

0.6%

§101 Eligibility

2.4%

§102 Novelty

88.4%

§103 Obviousness

6.3%

§112 Clarity

App #	Title	Status	Assignee
17568912	WAVEFORM RECONSTRUCTION IN A TIME-OF-FLIGHT SENSOR	Non-Final OA	Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
17723340	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SIDELOBE SUPPRESSION IN PHASE ENCODED DOPPLER LIDAR	Non-Final OA	Aurora Operations, Inc.
17892572	Quantum Detection and Ranging System and Related Methods	Non-Final OA	Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
17898071	OPTO-MECHANICAL PHASE SHIFTERS IN AN ACTIVE LIGHT DETECTION SYSTEM	Non-Final OA	LuminarTechnologies, Inc.

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