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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Robert J Scruggs, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as SCRUGGS, ROBERT J

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1761 3723

This examiner grants 60% of resolved cases

Analysis

SCRUGGS, ROBERT J works in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 1761. The profile covers 1602 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 60.4%, an interview lift of 25.8%, and a median of 1151 days to allowance. The large record supports a stable view of moderate allowance activity and a useful interview association.

The listed companies are MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL Corporation, Apex Brands Inc., and SNAP-ON Incorporated. The leading firms are Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, P.C., Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, and Bruce Stone LLP. Applicants may use interviews to sharpen distinctions while maintaining a detailed written record.

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

Performance Statistics

60.4%
Allow Rate
-9.6% vs TC avg
1,653
Total Applications
+25.8%
Interview Lift
1151
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1602 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.1%
§101 Eligibility
20.0%
§102 Novelty
59.4%
§103 Obviousness
15.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18800288 PRECISION TORQUE SCREWDRIVER Non-Final OA MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
18792899 POWERED RATCHETING TORQUE WRENCH Non-Final OA MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
17950309 Extractor Insert with Bidirectional Driving Capability and Corresponding Extractor Insert Set with Intermediate Sizes Non-Final OA Apex Brands, Inc.
17575285 Extractor Socket with Bidirectional Driving Capability and Corresponding Extraction Set with Intermediate Sizes Non-Final OA APEX BRANDS,INC.
17575231 Extractor Socket with Bidirectional Driving Capability and Corresponding Extraction Set with Intermediate Sizes Non-Final OA APEX BRANDS, INC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Robert J Scruggs's allowance rate?

60.4% of resolved applications examined by Robert J Scruggs were allowed (1,602 resolved cases), compared with 46.8% across Art Unit 1761 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Robert J Scruggs?

This examiner's interview lift is +25.8 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 J Scruggs take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Robert J Scruggs took 1,151 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Robert J Scruggs work in?

Robert J Scruggs examines applications in Art Unit 1761 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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