Examiner: REDHEAD JR., ASHLEY L

Analysis

Examiner Ashley L. Redhead Jr. exhibits an allowance rate of 90.9% in Art Unit 3661. With 362 resolved cases, this examiner demonstrates a clear path to grant for the vast majority of applications. The 90.9% allowance rate serves as a high baseline for practitioners to consider when their case is assigned to this docket in Tech Center 3600.

The interview lift is 9.5%. While positive, the high baseline allowance rate of 90.9% suggests that most cases are allowed through standard written exchanges. Practitioners should weigh the 830-day median pendency against the modest benefit of an interview when planning their strategy. The 9.5% interview lift remains a tactical option for resolving specific technical hurdles or clarifying claim language.

The median days to allowance is 830. This 830-day period is the median time for cases to reach allowance. With 362 resolved cases, the 830-day metric is a stable indicator of the examiner's typical timeline. Practitioners should factor the 830 median days to allowance and the 90.9% allowance rate into their long-term planning. The 9.5% interview lift is a secondary tool in this highly productive docket.