Prosecution Insights
Last updated: April 19, 2026

Examiner: SMITH, DUANE

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1700 1737 1759 1776 1797

This examiner grants 50% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

49.7%
Allow Rate
-15.3% vs TC avg
175
Total Applications
+28.2%
Interview Lift
1289
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 165 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.7%
§101 Eligibility
22.9%
§102 Novelty
49.7%
§103 Obviousness
15.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18432283 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELIMINATING FLARING IN AMINE SWEETENING Non-Final OA Saudi Arabian Oil Company
18743035 IMPROVED MEMBRANES, CALENDERED MICROPOROUS MEMBRANES, BATTERY SEPARATORS, AND RELATED METHODS Non-Final OA Celgard, LLC
18617536 Vehicle Air Filtration System Final Rejection AEM Induction Systems
18575380 Filter Apparatus, Transport Device, and Painting Apparatus Non-Final OA Taikisha Ltd.
18355176 Air Intake Assembly and Methods Thereof Final Rejection Advanced FLOW Engineering Inc.

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