Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: SINGH, KAVEL

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3618 3651 3652 3671 3672

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

Kavel Singh is an extremely active examiner in Art Unit 3618 within Tech Center 3600. Across 1322 resolved cases, the examiner maintains an allowance rate of 83.7%. This high rate demonstrates a very consistent track record of granting patents. The interview lift of 14.0% indicates that direct communication is beneficial for reaching an allowance. The median days to allowance is 805.

This profile suggests a predictable and favorable environment in Art Unit 3618. The 83.7% allowance rate is a strong indicator of success. Across 1322 resolved cases, the examiner has maintained an efficient process in Tech Center 3600. The 805-day median pendency is a reliable benchmark for resolution. Strategy should incorporate the 14.0% interview lift to further improve the 83.7% grant probability. Applicants can expect a consistent experience given the high volume of cases.

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

Performance Statistics

83.7%
Allow Rate
+31.7% vs TC avg
1,348
Total Applications
+14.0%
Interview Lift
805
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1322 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.9%
§101 Eligibility
39.1%
§102 Novelty
50.7%
§103 Obviousness
8.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19012514 VARIABLE PITCH STARWHEEL FOR CONTAINER CARRIER APPLICATING MACHINE Final Rejection ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
18860077 STORAGE TABLE OF A PACKAGING PLANT AND DEVICE FOR IN- OR OUT-FEEDING PACKAGES INTO OR OUT OF A STORAGE LINE OF A STORAGE TABLE Non-Final OA Illinois Tool Works Inc.
19090183 MAGNETIC LEVITATION APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING MAGNETIC LEVITATION APPARATUS, MANUFACTURING SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ARTICLE Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18952249 AUTOMATIC STEP CLEANING DEVICE FOR PASSENGER CONVEYOR AND PASSENGER CONVEYOR Non-Final OA Otis Elevator Company
19108698 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING AT LEAST TWO DRIVABLE BELTS IN A SYSTEM Non-Final OA KRONES AG
18871348 MODULAR CONTAINER-PROCESSING INSTALLATION Final Rejection KRONES AG
18617193 SYNCHRONIZING CONDITIONS FOR CONVEYOR BELT MONITORING Final Rejection ContiTech Deutschland GmbH
18863722 PICKING DEVICE Non-Final OA Murata Machinery, Ltd.
18924068 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING PAYLOAD STABILITY ANALYSIS SYSTEMS Final Rejection Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
19044100 MOVER SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS Non-Final OA ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
19036508 Transport Facility Non-Final OA Daifuku Co., Ltd.
19110158 DEVICE FOR TRANSPORTING SLICES OF FOOD Non-Final OA GEA Food Solutions Germany GmbH
19102374 UNIT AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING ARTICLES Non-Final OA R.A JONES & CO.
18994370 MATERIAL RETRIEVING AND PLACING DEVICE Non-Final OA Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.

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