Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: SMITH, PETER DANIEL

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1634 3781 3786 3796

This examiner grants 52% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

52.1%
Allow Rate
-17.9% vs TC avg
107
Total Applications
+48.2%
Interview Lift
1232
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 73 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.8%
§101 Eligibility
18.3%
§102 Novelty
62.7%
§103 Obviousness
16.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18084230 FILTRATION DEVICES AND METHODS RELATED THERETO Non-Final OA The Regents of the University of California

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