Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Dana Lynn Stumpfoll, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as STUMPFOLL, DANA LYNN

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3792 3794

This examiner grants 54% of resolved cases

Analysis

STUMPFOLL, DANA LYNN is assigned to tech center 3700 and art unit 3792. The profile records 61 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 54.1%, an interview lift of 43.9%, and a median of 1392 days to allowance. The limited case volume calls for a cautious reading of the allowance figure, while the median indicates that prosecution may extend over a substantial period.

The interview lift is a significant feature of the record and supports making examiner discussion part of the response strategy where appropriate. Novascan Inc., Toyota Motor Corporation, and Cilag GmbH International are the listed companies. MCDONNELL BOEHNEN HULBERT & BERGHOFF LLP, Bayramoglu Law Offices LLC, and Bochner PLLC are the listed firms.

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

Performance Statistics

54.1%
Allow Rate
-15.9% vs TC avg
108
Total Applications
+43.9%
Interview Lift
1392
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 61 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.5%
§101 Eligibility
19.9%
§102 Novelty
48.6%
§103 Obviousness
24.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18309333 COATING FOR ELECTRODES USED IN ELECTRODERMAL ACTIVITY SENSORS Non-Final OA Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
19049408 MONOPOLAR SHIELD CURRENT MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS Non-Final OA Cilag GmbH International
17552309 Targeted Temperature Management Systems, Pads, and Methods Thereof Non-Final OA C. R. Bard, Inc.
19029618 ATRIAL FIBRILLATION DETECTION Non-Final OA West Affum Holdings DAC
18894349 LOW FREQUENCY RF ABLATION SYSTEM Non-Final OA Novocure GmbH
17732390 PROSTATE CANCER DETECTING MEDICAL DEVICES Non-Final OA NOVASCAN, INC.
17695745 TECHNIQUES FOR DETERMINING TISSUE TYPES Final Rejection NOVASCAN, INC.
17313456 RECESSED ELECTRODES FOR FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES Final Rejection Heraeus Medical Components LLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Dana Lynn Stumpfoll's allowance rate?

54.1% of resolved applications examined by Dana Lynn Stumpfoll were allowed (61 resolved cases), compared with 66.7% across Art Unit 3792 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Dana Lynn Stumpfoll?

This examiner's interview lift is +43.9 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Dana Lynn Stumpfoll take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Dana Lynn Stumpfoll took 1,392 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Dana Lynn Stumpfoll work in?

Dana Lynn Stumpfoll examines applications in Art Unit 3792 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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