Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: RANDAZZO, THOMAS

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3628 3651 3655

This examiner grants 87% of resolved cases

Analysis

Thomas Randazzo, in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3628, has resolved 942 cases. The allowance rate is 86.7 percent, which reflects the frequency of successful outcomes. The median days to allowance is 737, indicating an efficient path for applicants. These 942 resolved cases provide a very strong data set for evaluating the examiner's performance. The 86.7 percent rate suggests a predictable path to issuance.

The interview lift is 12.3 percent, which is a good boost even for a high baseline. With 942 cases, the data suggests a fast prosecution environment. Practitioners can rely on the 737-day median pendency and use interviews to ensure a positive outcome. The 12.3 percent lift indicates that direct engagement remains a useful tactic. This combination of an 86.7 percent allowance rate and a 737-day timeline makes Art Unit 3628 a favorable venue for applicants.

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

Performance Statistics

86.7%
Allow Rate
+34.7% vs TC avg
945
Total Applications
+12.3%
Interview Lift
737
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 942 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.3%
§101 Eligibility
22.5%
§102 Novelty
46.2%
§103 Obviousness
19.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18186863 ROBOTIC VEHICLE-BASED CONCURRENT COMPLETION OF MULTIPLE PACKAGES Non-Final OA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
18911979 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS, INCLUDING AUTOMATED RADIAL PROCESSING STATIONS Non-Final OA Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
18902753 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STORING, RETRIEVING AND PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING STACKABLE SEMICIRCULAR TOWERS Non-Final OA Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
18893080 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS, INCLUDING AUTOMATED PROCESSING Non-Final OA Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
18888575 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING OBJECT PROCESSING USING MOBILE TRANSFER UNITS Non-Final OA Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
18823311 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING PROCESSING OF A VARIETY OF OBJECTS EMPLOYING MOTION PLANNING Non-Final OA Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
18956761 STORAGE SYSTEM Non-Final OA AutoStore Technology AS
18941993 METHOD FOR OPERATING A BIN STORAGE SYSTEM AND ROBOT VEHICLE FOR TRANSPORTING STORAGE BINS Non-Final OA AutoStore Technology AS
18793241 Article Storage Facility Non-Final OA Daifuku Co., Ltd.
18886072 METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING A RETRACTION LOAD FOR A WINCH HOOK RETENSION SYSTEM Non-Final OA FCA US LLC
18846359 CONTINUOUS AND DISCRETE ESTIMATION OF PAYLOAD ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT SENSING Non-Final OA Seegrid Corporation

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