Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: THERRIEN, CARLA J

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2852 3762

This examiner grants 87% of resolved cases

Analysis

Carla J. Therrien is in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 2852. The examiner has 658 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 86.9 percent. The interview lift is 4.4 percent, which is a positive sign for practitioners. This lift indicates that direct communication can effectively resolve outstanding issues. The 86.9 percent allowance rate suggests a high likelihood of success for applications assigned to this docket.

The median days to allowance is 534. This is a fast timeline for the 658 cases processed in Art Unit 2852. The 86.9 percent allowance rate and the 534-day median pendency indicate a predictable and favorable environment for the prosecution process. The 4.4 percent interview lift offers an additional tool for practitioners to secure a grant. With 658 cases handled, the examiner has a well-established record in Tech Center 3700. These figures help applicants plan their strategy and set realistic expectations for a quick resolution.

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

Performance Statistics

86.9%
Allow Rate
+16.9% vs TC avg
669
Total Applications
+4.4%
Interview Lift
534
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 658 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.6%
§101 Eligibility
30.8%
§102 Novelty
40.4%
§103 Obviousness
22.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18529615 TRANSFER ASSISTING MATERIAL SUPPLYING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Non-Final OA FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
19207359 FIXING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCORPORATING SAME Non-Final OA RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
19188012 HEATING DEVICE, FIXING DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Final Rejection RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
19066973 IMAGE-FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING DETACHABLE CHUTE CONFIGURED TO FORM PART OF RE-CONVEYING PATH POSITIONED BETWEEN SHEET TRAY AND DRAWER Final Rejection BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19294921 CHARGE-ELIMINATING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19235735 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19221716 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19053091 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Final Rejection CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19044942 DEVELOPING DEVICE Final Rejection CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19225464 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA Konica Minolta, Inc.
19204958 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD Non-Final OA KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
19176636 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT TO-BE-TRANSFERRED TONER IMAGE WILL STICK OUT FROM CONTACT AREA OF IMAGE-CARRYING MEMBER WITH SHEET, AND DETERMINATION METHOD Final Rejection KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

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