Prosecution Insights
Last updated: April 19, 2026

Examiner: SMITH, KATELYN WHATLEY

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1714 1747 1749 1798

This examiner grants 45% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

44.7%
Allow Rate
-20.3% vs TC avg
373
Total Applications
+42.2%
Interview Lift
1436
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 371 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.7%
§101 Eligibility
11.9%
§102 Novelty
57.4%
§103 Obviousness
25.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17603228 VAPOR PROVISION SYSTEM AND CORRESPONDING METHOD Non-Final OA Nicoventures Trading Limited
18764957 COMMERCIAL DISHWASHER WITH A DRYING MODULE, METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A DISHWASHER, AND DRYING MODULE FOR A DISHWASHER Non-Final OA ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
18912844 VEHICLE WASHING APPARATUS Non-Final OA MAXAM INDUSTRIES LTD

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