Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: SNELTING, JONATHAN D

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3652

This examiner grants 69% of resolved cases

Analysis

Jonathan D. Snelting works in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3652, where they have resolved 876 cases. The examiner has an allowance rate of 68.6 percent, which indicates the frequency of patent grants. The median days to allowance is 1007, providing a benchmark for the duration of the prosecution process for the 876 cases in the record. This 1007-day period is a factor for applicants to consider when planning their prosecution strategy.

The interview lift is 31.8 percent, showing that interviews are effective at increasing the likelihood of allowance. This 31.8 percent lift is an increase over the 68.6 percent baseline allowance rate. Practitioners should consider the 1007-day median pendency and the positive impact of interviews when developing their strategy. The data suggests that direct engagement through interviews can enhance the 68.6 percent probability of success.

With 876 cases resolved, the 68.6 percent allowance rate and 31.8 percent interview lift are key metrics for Art Unit 3652. The 1007-day median timeline to allowance is an important factor for managing expectations. These figures provide a factual basis for setting expectations for the duration of the process and help in refining the approach to verbal advocacy.

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

Performance Statistics

68.6%
Allow Rate
+16.6% vs TC avg
883
Total Applications
+31.8%
Interview Lift
1007
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 876 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
25.7%
§102 Novelty
39.0%
§103 Obviousness
31.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18917647 DEPLOYABLE REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLE Non-Final OA Oshkosh Corporation
18969568 DEVICE FOR MANIPULATING ITEMS CONTAINED IN A GLOVE BOX WHILE FORMING A DOUBLE SEALED WALL, AND ASSOCIATED GLOVE BOX Non-Final OA COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
18341073 VEHICLE SHELVING CONVEYANCE AND STORAGE SYSTEMS AND METHODS Non-Final OA Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
18421051 SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, TRANSFER METHOD OF SUBSTRATE SUPPORT, RECORDING MEDIUM, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE Non-Final OA Kokusai Electric Corporation
19019880 AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM Non-Final OA AutoStore Technology AS

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