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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Anthony R Shumate, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as SHUMATE, ANTHONY R

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1772 1773 1775 1776 1797

This examiner grants 70% of resolved cases

Analysis

SHUMATE, ANTHONY R works in tech center 1700 and art unit 1772. The profile records 721 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 69.9%, and a median of 1034 days to allowance. The 14.3% interview lift is a smaller percentage measure than the allowance rate, but it still identifies interviews as a potentially useful component of prosecution strategy.

The principal companies are Khalifa University of Science and Technology, University of Connecticut, and NITTO DENKO Corporation. The listed firms are HAUPTMAN HAM, LLP and Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP - West Coast. The firm list is shorter than the company list, so it offers a narrower view of recurring counsel relationships. The substantial case record supports using the examiner’s timing and allowance figures as practical planning inputs.

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

Performance Statistics

69.9%
Allow Rate
+4.9% vs TC avg
735
Total Applications
+14.3%
Interview Lift
1034
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 721 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.1%
§101 Eligibility
24.9%
§102 Novelty
37.0%
§103 Obviousness
29.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18616853 ALGINATE-BASED ATMOSPHERIC WATER HARVESTERS Non-Final OA Khalifa University of Science and Technology
18109557 Permeation Apparatus, System and Method Non-Final OA University of Connecticut
18026503 SEPARATION MEMBRANE, SEPARATION MEMBRANE MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND COATING LIQUID FOR MANUFACTURING SEPARATION MEMBRANE Final Rejection NITTO DENKO CORPORATION

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Anthony R Shumate's allowance rate?

69.9% of resolved applications examined by Anthony R Shumate were allowed (721 resolved cases), compared with 59.5% across Art Unit 1772 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Anthony R Shumate?

This examiner's interview lift is +14.3 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Anthony R Shumate take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Anthony R Shumate took 1,034 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Anthony R Shumate work in?

Anthony R Shumate examines applications in Art Unit 1772 in Tech Center 1700 (Chemistry & Materials).

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