Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: STECKBAUER, KEVIN R

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3747

This examiner grants 82% of resolved cases

Analysis

Kevin R. Steckbauer is a prolific examiner in Art Unit 3747 of Tech Center 3700, with 650 resolved cases. He has a high allowance rate of 82.0% and a very efficient median days to allowance of 777. This suggests a highly favorable and fast-paced environment for applicants in his docket. The 650 resolved cases provide a robust data set for understanding his examination patterns and the likelihood of success in Tech Center 3700.

The interview lift of 7.7% is modest, likely because the 82.0% allowance rate is already so high. Practitioners can expect a straightforward prosecution process, with the 777-day median serving as a benchmark for timely resolution. The 7.7% lift indicates that while interviews are not the primary driver of success, they can still provide a small advantage. Applicants should focus on maintaining the efficient pace indicated by the 777 median days. Overall, the data from Art Unit 3747 supports a very positive outlook for those seeking patent protection with this examiner.

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
661
Total Applications
+7.7%
Interview Lift
777
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 650 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.0%
§101 Eligibility
29.3%
§102 Novelty
37.1%
§103 Obviousness
26.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19224180 VEHICLE MOTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND MOTION SUPPORT DEVICE CONTROL SYSTEM Non-Final OA VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION
18754456 Vehicle Steering System and Method for Controlling Vehicle Steering Non-Final OA Robert Bosch GmbH
18363491 Method and Brake System for Emergency Stopping of a Commercial Vehicle Non-Final OA ZF CV Systems Global GmbH
19219339 APPARATUS FOR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION AND A METHOD FOR PREVENTING ICE FORMATION IN SUCH AN APPARATUS Final Rejection DAIMLER TRUCK AG

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