Prosecution Insights
Last updated: May 29, 2026

Examiner: STABLEY, MICHAEL R

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3611

This examiner grants 86% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

85.7%
Allow Rate
+33.7% vs TC avg
1,313
Total Applications
+12.7%
Interview Lift
825
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1291 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.1%
§101 Eligibility
13.6%
§102 Novelty
69.2%
§103 Obviousness
14.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18523904 CRAWLER TRAVELING BODY AND TRAVELING APPARATUS Non-Final OA RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
18535885 DRIVE UNIT FOR HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLE Non-Final OA Shimano Inc.
18324101 ELECTRIC DEVICE AND DERAILLEUR OF HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLE Non-Final OA SHIMANO INC.
17576153 HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE Final Rejection Shimano Inc.
18575835 Leg and Foot Configuration for Spring-Free Legged Locomotion Non-Final OA Agility Robotics, Inc.
18681138 CONSTRUCTION MACHINE Non-Final OA KOMATSU LTD.
18158611 FAIRING ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc.
18075465 APPARATUS FOR USE IN TURNING STEERABLE VEHICLE WHEELS Final Rejection ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC
17905729 ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN LOADER WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR POWERED HYDRAULICS Final Rejection Manitou Equipment America, LLC
17269867 AN AUTOMOTIVE TOW HITCH DEVICE Final Rejection MAXTRAX AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

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