Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Carl F.R. Tchatchouang, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as TCHATCHOUANG, CARL F.R.

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2117 2858 2867

This examiner grants 83% of resolved cases

Analysis

Carl F.R. Tchatchouang is an examiner in Tech Center 2800, specifically working within Art Unit 2117. He has reached resolutions in 184 cases, maintaining an allowance rate of 82.6%. The median days to allowance for his granted applications is 915. The data shows an interview lift of 15.1%, indicating that interviews are a productive strategy for practitioners.

Top companies in his caseload include Seiko Epson Corporation, Volvo Group, and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Legal firms such as HARNESS DICKEY, Studebaker Brackett PLLC, and ALSTON & BIRD LLP are frequently involved. The 82.6% allowance rate and 915-day median pendency suggest a favorable and efficient prosecution environment. With 184 resolved cases, the examiner has a established record in Art Unit 2117. Practitioners should consider the 15.1% interview lift as a key tactical option for resolving issues and advancing applications toward a successful conclusion through direct dialogue.

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

Performance Statistics

82.6%
Allow Rate
+14.6% vs TC avg
218
Total Applications
+15.1%
Interview Lift
915
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 184 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

30.6%
§101 Eligibility
7.7%
§102 Novelty
36.0%
§103 Obviousness
22.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18465369 SENSOR MEASUREMENT ANOMALY DETECTION Non-Final OA Robert Bosch GmbH
18315976 METHOD OF DETERMINING A TIRE PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTIC OF A TIRE Final Rejection AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
18305649 Measurement Method, Measurement Device, Measurement System, And Non-Transitory Computer-Readable Storage Medium Storing Measurement Program Non-Final OA SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
18305666 Measurement Method, Measurement Device, Measurement System, And Non-Transitory Computer-Readable Storage Medium Storing Measurement Program Non-Final OA SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
18342199 METHOD FOR ESTIMATING A POWER OR CURRENT LIMIT FOR AN ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM Final Rejection VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION
18978037 APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING AN ELECTRICAL PARAMETER OF A BUS BAR Non-Final OA Volvo Car Corporation
19050189 MAGNETIC SENSOR Non-Final OA TDK Corporation
19001228 METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING ABNORMAL OPERATION OF ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM Final Rejection SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.
19100354 MOTOR MONITORING DEVICE Non-Final OA FANUC CORPORATION
19063781 ABNORMALITY DETECTION CIRCUIT, MOTOR DRIVE DEVICE, MOTOR SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE Non-Final OA ROHM CO., LTD.
18396521 MEASUREMENT DATA ANALYSIS DEVICE, MEASUREMENT DATA ANALYSIS METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING MEASUREMENT DATA ANALYSIS PROGRAM Final Rejection SHIMADZU CORPORATION

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Carl F.R. Tchatchouang's allowance rate?

82.6% of resolved applications examined by Carl F.R. Tchatchouang were allowed (184 resolved cases), compared with 59.5% across Art Unit 2117 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Carl F.R. Tchatchouang?

This examiner's interview lift is +15.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Carl F.R. Tchatchouang take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Carl F.R. Tchatchouang took 915 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Carl F.R. Tchatchouang work in?

Carl F.R. Tchatchouang examines applications in Art Unit 2117 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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