Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: SMITH, NKEISHA

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 1792 3632

This examiner grants 73% of resolved cases

Analysis

Nkeisha Smith is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 1792. The examiner has resolved 1399 cases, maintaining an allowance rate of 73.0 percent. This volume of 1399 cases provides a data set for evaluating prosecution patterns. The median days to allowance for these cases is 826, which establishes an expectation for the duration of the process from filing to grant. This 826-day period is a benchmark for applicants to measure their progress.

The data shows an interview lift of 16.8 percent. This figure indicates that conducting an interview correlates with an increase in the probability of success compared to the baseline allowance rate of 73.0 percent. Practitioners may find that direct engagement is an effective method for resolving outstanding issues, given that the lift is 16.8 percent. The 826-day median pendency suggests a specific timeframe for reaching these outcomes regardless of the 1399 cases processed.

With a 73.0 percent allowance rate across 1399 resolved cases, the examiner demonstrates a consistent record of issuance. The 16.8 percent interview lift offers a strategic path for applicants to improve their chances. Understanding the 826-day median timeline helps in managing expectations for applications assigned to Art Unit 1792. These metrics provide a factual basis for planning prosecution strategy.

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

Performance Statistics

73.0%
Allow Rate
+21.0% vs TC avg
1,418
Total Applications
+16.8%
Interview Lift
826
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1399 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
30.8%
§102 Novelty
35.1%
§103 Obviousness
32.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19191135 Multi-Diameter Retainer Non-Final OA Illinois Tool Works Inc.
18969690 WIRE SUPPORT BRACKET Non-Final OA Hubbell Incorporated
18579385 PIECE OF FURNITURE COMPRISING A WEIGHTED STRUCTURAL ELEMENT Final Rejection Inter IKEA Systems B.V.
19024362 SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING SYSTEM Non-Final OA RV Mobile Power, LLC
19002172 MULTIFUNCTIONAL CONVERSION SEAT, UNIVERSAL CLAMP SEAT FOR STABILIZER, AND ROTARY PAN-TILT Non-Final OA Aespresso (Chongqing) Video Technology Co., Ltd.
18816615 BOLLARD HOLDER Non-Final OA PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO.

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