Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Patrick James Orme, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as ORME, PATRICK JAMES

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1776 1779

This examiner grants 60% of resolved cases

Analysis

ORME, PATRICK JAMES is assigned to tech center 1700 and art unit 1776. The profile includes 493 resolved cases, a 59.8% allowance rate, and a median of 1309 days to allowance. Interview lift is 13.7%, showing a positive association between interviews and allowance outcomes. The case history is substantial enough to support practical planning, while the median timeline indicates that applicants should expect an extended examination process.

Frequent companies include Netzeroimpact LLC, Donaldson Company, Inc., and Ecolab USA Inc. The listed firms are CANTOR COLBURN LLP, CHOATE, HALL & STEWART LLP, and Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. An interview may assist in narrowing the issues, particularly when paired with focused amendments. The 1309-day median supports early decisions about continuation strategy, claim prioritization, and the resources needed to maintain prosecution.

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

Performance Statistics

59.8%
Allow Rate
-5.2% vs TC avg
518
Total Applications
+13.7%
Interview Lift
1309
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 493 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.1%
§101 Eligibility
11.6%
§102 Novelty
42.1%
§103 Obviousness
37.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18715396 PURIFICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING PURIFICATION APPARATUS Non-Final OA SHIMADZU CORPORATION
18838220 METHOD FOR OPERATING ELECTRIC DEIONIZER Non-Final OA KURITA WATER INDUSTRIES LTD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Patrick James Orme's allowance rate?

59.8% of resolved applications examined by Patrick James Orme were allowed (493 resolved cases), compared with 57.1% across Art Unit 1776 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Patrick James Orme?

This examiner's interview lift is +13.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Patrick James Orme take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Patrick James Orme took 1,309 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Patrick James Orme work in?

Patrick James Orme examines applications in Art Unit 1776 in Tech Center 1700 (Chemistry & Materials).

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