Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Ryan J Severson, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as SEVERSON, RYAN J

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3731 3771

This examiner grants 83% of resolved cases

Analysis

SEVERSON, RYAN J works in Tech Center 3700 and art unit 3731. The record shows 1092 resolved cases, an 83.1% allowance rate, and a 13.4% interview lift. The median days to allowance is 1149, so applicants should plan for continued prosecution despite the favorable allowance measure.

The listed companies are Covidien L.P., Boston Scientific Corporation, and W. L. Gore & Associates Inc. The listed firms are Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP - W.L. Gore, Foley & Lardner LLP, and Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP. The positive interview lift supports focused discussions, particularly where a proposed amendment directly addresses the examiner’s stated concerns.

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

Performance Statistics

83.1%
Allow Rate
+13.1% vs TC avg
1,105
Total Applications
+13.4%
Interview Lift
1149
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1092 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.7%
§101 Eligibility
21.3%
§102 Novelty
42.2%
§103 Obviousness
18.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19232673 UTERINE MANIPULATOR WITH DETACHABLE CUP AND LOCKING OCCLUDER Non-Final OA Covidien LP
19014533 STENT-CONTAINING MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME Non-Final OA Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
19031199 CATHETER SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USING SAME Non-Final OA Endologix LLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Ryan J Severson's allowance rate?

83.1% of resolved applications examined by Ryan J Severson were allowed (1,092 resolved cases), compared with 63.1% across Art Unit 3731 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Ryan J Severson?

This examiner's interview lift is +13.4 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Ryan J Severson take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Ryan J Severson took 1,149 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Ryan J Severson work in?

Ryan J Severson examines applications in Art Unit 3731 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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