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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Cristi J Tate-Sims, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as TATE-SIMS, CRISTI J

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1711 1718

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

TATE-SIMS, CRISTI J examines in tech center 1700 and art unit 1711. The profile includes 735 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 83.7%, and a median of 859 days to allowance. Interview lift is 14.6%, showing a positive but limited interview-related association.

LG Electronics Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and The Procter & Gamble Company are the leading companies. The listed firms are BIRCH STEWART KOLASCH & BIRCH, LLP, Kutak Rock LLP, and Muir Patent Law, PLLC. The substantial record supports general use of the allowance pattern, while the median timing provides a practical reference for planning prosecution and communicating expected duration.

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

Performance Statistics

83.7%
Allow Rate
+18.7% vs TC avg
767
Total Applications
+14.6%
Interview Lift
859
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 735 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
18.6%
§102 Novelty
58.2%
§103 Obviousness
18.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19108644 DISHWASHER Non-Final OA LG Electronics Inc.
18814203 LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS Final Rejection LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18632942 LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS AND ASSEMBLY METHOD OF THE SAME Final Rejection LG Electronics Inc.
18575388 INTERFACE AND LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME Final Rejection LG ELECTRONICS INC.
19018524 SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18925132 SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18423221 SUBSTRATE PROCESSING SYSTEM Non-Final OA SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.
18363172 TUB COVER WITH BUMPERS TO ABSORB IMPACTS IN A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE Final Rejection Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Cristi J Tate-Sims's allowance rate?

83.7% of resolved applications examined by Cristi J Tate-Sims were allowed (735 resolved cases), compared with 63.9% across Art Unit 1711 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Cristi J Tate-Sims?

This examiner's interview lift is +14.6 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Cristi J Tate-Sims take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Cristi J Tate-Sims took 859 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Cristi J Tate-Sims work in?

Cristi J Tate-Sims examines applications in Art Unit 1711 in Tech Center 1700 (Chemistry & Materials).

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