Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 10, 2026

Kavel Singh, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as 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 1323 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.0%
§101 Eligibility
39.1%
§102 Novelty
50.7%
§103 Obviousness
8.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
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
18617193 SYNCHRONIZING CONDITIONS FOR CONVEYOR BELT MONITORING Final Rejection ContiTech Deutschland GmbH
18863722 PICKING DEVICE Non-Final OA Murata Machinery, Ltd.
19044100 MOVER SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS Non-Final OA ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
19059710 METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING MOTION PROFILE DATA FOR A TRANSPORT SYSTEM Final Rejection Schneider Electric Industries SAS
19110158 DEVICE FOR TRANSPORTING SLICES OF FOOD Non-Final OA GEA Food Solutions Germany GmbH
18944952 CONFIGURATION OF A SORTER SYSTEM BASED ON CLOCK CYCLES Final Rejection Intelligrated Headquarters, LLC
18907768 METHOD AND TRANSFER STATION FOR COMPACTING A FLOW OF GOODS IN AN OVERHEAD CONVEYOR SYSTEM Non-Final OA Dürkopp Fördertechnik GmbH
18680102 METHOD OF LOWERING A STREAM OF BOARDS Final Rejection Automated Industrial Technologies, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Kavel Singh's allowance rate?

83.7% of resolved applications examined by Kavel Singh were allowed (1,323 resolved cases), compared with 61.7% across Art Unit 3618 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Kavel Singh?

This examiner's interview lift is +14.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Kavel Singh take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Kavel Singh took 805 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Kavel Singh work in?

Kavel Singh examines applications in Art Unit 3618 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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