Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: PAPE, ZACHARY

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2835 2841

This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases

Analysis

Zachary Pape operates within Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2835, where he has handled 1114 resolved cases. This large sample of 1114 cases suggests a deep familiarity with the technical subject matter of his unit. His allowance rate of 72.4% indicates that a majority of applications result in a patent grant. This 72.4% rate provides a clear expectation of success for practitioners filing in Art Unit 2835.

The median days to allowance for his docket is 889. This 889-day period offers a reliable estimate for the time required to navigate the prosecution process from start to finish. For companies managing large portfolios, the 889 days to allowance is a vital statistic for forecasting the timing of patent assets. The 889-day figure reflects the typical pace of examination in Tech Center 2800 under his supervision.

An interview lift of 19.5% suggests that engaging the examiner in a discussion is a productive strategy. This 19.5% lift indicates that applications are significantly more likely to be allowed following an interview. When viewed alongside the 72.4% base allowance rate, the 19.5% lift underscores the value of proactive communication. Practitioners should consider the 19.5% lift as a reason to schedule interviews for their cases among the 1114 resolved cases.

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

Performance Statistics

72.4%
Allow Rate
+4.4% vs TC avg
1,149
Total Applications
+19.4%
Interview Lift
889
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1116 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
26.9%
§102 Novelty
50.4%
§103 Obviousness
18.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18827564 DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA WUHAN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS SEMICONDUCTOR DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
18613360 Optical Module and Optical Communication Device Final Rejection Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
18702048 COOLING DEVICE FOR COOLING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS Non-Final OA Robert Bosch GmbH
18897955 COLD PLATE ARCHITECTURE FOR LIQUID COOLING OF DEVICES Non-Final OA Intel Corporation
17710640 THIN FORM FACTOR ASSEMBLIES FOR COOLING DIMMS Non-Final OA Intel Corporation
18412180 LEAK PREVENTION AND DETECTION IN LIQUID-COOLED PACKAGES Final Rejection LENOVO ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
18394153 HOT-SWAPPABLE LIQUID-COOLED SOLID STATE DRIVE Non-Final OA Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
18517183 OPTIMIZED CHIP COOLING INFRASTRUCTURE Non-Final OA Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
18706715 INTEGRATED LIQUID COOLING IN A CARD-BASED COMPUTING DEVICE Non-Final OA NVIDIA CORPORATION
18495735 VEHICLE-MOUNTABLE DEVICE AND VEHICLE Final Rejection Yinwang Intelligent Technologies Co., Ltd.
18629354 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING INTERCONNECT MODULES Non-Final OA MELLANOX TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.
18618635 EMBEDDED JET COOLING FOR SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTS Non-Final OA MELLANOX TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.
18652133 THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE FOAM COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD Non-Final OA Dell Products L.P.
18703496 MOUNTING BOARD, AND ELECTRIC APPARATUS EQUIPPED WITH MOUNTING BOARD Final Rejection OMRON Corporation
18740674 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE INCLUDING AN INTEGRATED WAFER LEVEL HEAT SINK WINDOW PLATE Final Rejection Sandisk Technologies, Inc.
18885416 DATA CENTER RACK SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED LIQUID AND DIELECTRIC IMMERSION COOLING Non-Final OA OVH
18588720 BAFFLING ASSEMBLY FOR MITIGATING MOVEMENT OF A HEAT-TRANSFER LIQUID IN AN IMMERSION CASE Non-Final OA OVH
18373567 IMMERSION COOLING CONTAINER Non-Final OA OVH
18857287 THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Non-Final OA SHELL USA, INC.
18775090 Electrical Service Adapter for Supply Side Interconnect Final Rejection Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
18909099 Cooling System Assembly Non-Final OA Cooler Master Co., Ltd.
18757919 MANAGING AIR CIRCULATION IN A COMPACT ELECTRONIC DEVICE Final Rejection PLUME DESIGN, INC.
18734213 THERMAL HEAT TRANSFER ASSEMBLY Final Rejection PLUME DESIGN, INC.

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