Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Robert G Santos, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as SANTOS, ROBERT G

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3673

This examiner grants 73% of resolved cases

Analysis

SANTOS, ROBERT G examines in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3673. The profile covers 1162 resolved cases, with a 73.1% allowance rate and a 34.9% interview lift. Median time to allowance is 823 days. The substantial history supports detailed evaluation of outcomes and timing, and the interview figure gives practitioners a basis for assessing the value of examiner discussions.

Listed companies include Purple Innovation LLC, Stryker Corporation, and Sells Baby Products LLC. Listed firms include FOLEY & LARDNER LLP, Brooks Kushman P.C., and Gallium Law. These recurring participants provide identifiable sources of prosecution experience for matters involving consumer products and medical technology.

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

Performance Statistics

73.1%
Allow Rate
+21.1% vs TC avg
1,185
Total Applications
+34.9%
Interview Lift
823
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1162 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.7%
§101 Eligibility
29.6%
§102 Novelty
42.6%
§103 Obviousness
11.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18753580 INFLATABLE MATTRESS AND CONTROL METHODS Non-Final OA Stryker Corporation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Robert G Santos's allowance rate?

73.1% of resolved applications examined by Robert G Santos were allowed (1,162 resolved cases), compared with 46.4% across Art Unit 3673 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Robert G Santos?

This examiner's interview lift is +34.9 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Robert G Santos take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Robert G Santos took 823 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Robert G Santos work in?

Robert G Santos examines applications in Art Unit 3673 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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