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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Kevin R Steckbauer, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as STECKBAUER, KEVIN R

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3747

This examiner grants 82% of resolved cases

Analysis

STECKBAUER, KEVIN R is assigned to USPTO Technology Center 3700, Art Unit 3747. Across 655 resolved cases, the allowance rate is 82.0%, with a median of 776 days to allowance. Interview lift is 7.7%, so the profile is driven mainly by its high allowance rate and relatively short median timing.

The principal companies are Robert Bosch GmbH, Volvo Group, and ZF Friedrichshafen AG. The leading firms are BIRCH STEWART KOLASCH & BIRCH, LLP, Maginot, Moore & Beck LLP, and MOORE & VAN ALLEN PLLC. The substantial case base supports practical planning, while interviews appear to offer a more limited additional signal.

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

Performance Statistics

82.0%
Allow Rate
+12.0% vs TC avg
668
Total Applications
+7.7%
Interview Lift
776
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 655 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.0%
§101 Eligibility
28.8%
§102 Novelty
37.2%
§103 Obviousness
26.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18754456 Vehicle Steering System and Method for Controlling Vehicle Steering Non-Final OA Robert Bosch GmbH
19224180 VEHICLE MOTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND MOTION SUPPORT DEVICE CONTROL SYSTEM Non-Final OA VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION
18363491 Method and Brake System for Emergency Stopping of a Commercial Vehicle Non-Final OA ZF CV Systems Global GmbH
19324173 BRAKE SYSTEM Non-Final OA UD Trucks Corporation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Kevin R Steckbauer's allowance rate?

82.0% of resolved applications examined by Kevin R Steckbauer were allowed (655 resolved cases), compared with 69.1% across Art Unit 3747 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Kevin R Steckbauer?

This examiner's interview lift is +7.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Kevin R Steckbauer take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Kevin R Steckbauer took 776 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Kevin R Steckbauer work in?

Kevin R Steckbauer examines applications in Art Unit 3747 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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