Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3612 3634
This examiner grants 56% of resolved cases
Gregory J. Strimbu is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3612. He has a very large caseload of 932 resolved cases. His allowance rate is 56.3 percent, which is a moderate figure that suggests a balanced and thorough examination style. Applicants have a slightly better than even chance of success, but they must be prepared to address his concerns effectively to secure a grant under this 56.3 percent rate.
The most striking aspect of Strimbu's data is his interview lift of 80.4 percent. This is an exceptionally high figure, indicating that interviews are almost essential for success in his docket. Direct dialogue with Strimbu appears to be the primary mechanism for overcoming rejections and moving cases toward allowance. Practitioners should make an interview a mandatory part of their prosecution strategy to capitalize on this 80.4 percent lift.
The median days to allowance for Strimbu is 1156. This timeline is typical for his tech center, representing a wait of an extended period. While the allowance rate is moderate, the high interview lift provides a clear tactical advantage for those willing to engage. By prioritizing direct communication, applicants can navigate the 1156-day process with a much higher probability of a positive final disposition.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19002461 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL HINGES FOR VEHICLE CLOSURES | Final Rejection | Rivian IP Holdings, LLC |
| 18444290 | HINGE FOR MITIGATING FORCE TRANSFER | Final Rejection | Rivian IP Holdings, LLC |
| 19157508 | SLIDING DOOR INSERT FOR RETROFITTING A SLIDING DOOR IN A SLIDING DOOR CASSETTE OF AN EXPANDABLE SLIDING DOOR, SLIDING DOOR CASSETTE HAVING A SLIDING DOOR INSERT, AND RETROFITTING METHOD | Non-Final OA | INVENTIO AG |
| 18142769 | APPRATUS AND METHOD FOR WINDOW REGULATOR RAIL ADJUSTMENT | Non-Final OA | INTEVA PRODUCTS, LLC |
| 19043177 | ANTENNA FOR A MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENT | Non-Final OA | Lutron Technology Company LLC |
| 19234108 | SUPPORTING ROD COMPONENT, VEHICLE DOOR ASSEMBLY, AND VEHICLE | Final Rejection | BYD COMPANY LIMITED |
| 19110107 | DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING DEVICE AND ELECTRICAL APPARATUS | Non-Final OA | MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD. |
| 19098140 | DOOR DRIVING UNIT AND VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME | Final Rejection | PHA Co., Ltd. |
| 18520476 | REAR DOOR ASSEMBLY | Non-Final OA | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| 18685530 | SPINDLE DRIVE | Non-Final OA | Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, Bamberg |
| 19021261 | HINGE ASSEMBLY OF SCISSOR DOOR AND VEHICLE HAVING SAME | Non-Final OA | GEELY AUTOMOBILE RESEARCH INSTITUTE (NINGBO) CO., LTD. |
| 18446974 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR AUTOMATED DOOR SYSTEMS, DOOR SYSTEM EQUIPPED THEREWITH AND OPERATING METHOD FOR SUCH A DOOR SYSTEM | Non-Final OA | dormakaba Deutschland GmbH |
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