Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: THOMAS, COURTNEY D

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2882 2884

This examiner grants 89% of resolved cases

Analysis

Courtney D Thomas is an examiner in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2882. The examiner demonstrates an allowance rate of 89.1% based on 932 resolved cases. This success rate is paired with a median days to allowance of 744. These figures suggest that the examiner processes applications and reaches a resolution within this timeframe.

The interview lift is 9.4%, which improves the 89.1% allowance rate. This suggests that direct communication can provide the final push needed for a grant. The 744-day median pendency is a metric for applicants seeking a resolution. With 932 resolved cases, the examiner has a substantial track record that practitioners can rely on when formulating a strategy. The combination of an 89.1% allowance rate and a 9.4% lift makes Art Unit 2882 a productive venue for prosecution.

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

Performance Statistics

89.1%
Allow Rate
+21.1% vs TC avg
939
Total Applications
+9.4%
Interview Lift
744
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 932 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

6.3%
§101 Eligibility
26.1%
§102 Novelty
27.5%
§103 Obviousness
12.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19037461 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING FLUOROSCOPY IMAGING CONDITIONS Non-Final OA Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
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18292491 ANATOMIC VISUALIZATION AND MEASUREMENT FOR ORTHOPEDIC SURGERIES Non-Final OA Hologic, Inc.
19050479 High Brightness X-Ray Source For Semiconductor Metrology Non-Final OA Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
18759994 System And Method For Imaging Non-Final OA Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

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