Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: THOMAS, DAVID B

Tech Center 4100 • Art Units: 3723 4100

This examiner grants 77% of resolved cases

Analysis

David B Thomas operates within Tech Center 4100 and Art Unit 3723. The examiner has handled 1449 resolved cases, maintaining an allowance rate of 76.8%. This volume of cases indicates extensive experience in the examination process. The median days to allowance is 869, reflecting the timeline for reaching a final disposition.

The data shows an interview lift of 21.3%. This figure implies that personal interaction with the examiner is a tool for overcoming rejections and increasing the 76.8% baseline allowance rate. For practitioners, the 21.3% lift suggests that an interview should be a consideration if prosecution stalls. Given the 869-day median pendency, the examiner appears to be responsive to applicant efforts. The 1449 resolved cases provide a stable statistical profile for future performance in Art Unit 3723.

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

Performance Statistics

76.8%
Allow Rate
+16.8% vs TC avg
1,467
Total Applications
+21.3%
Interview Lift
869
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1449 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.1%
§101 Eligibility
37.3%
§102 Novelty
33.0%
§103 Obviousness
19.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18674283 Driving Tool with Engagement Bit Storage Final Rejection Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
18451618 Wrenches Non-Final OA Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
18838030 BIDIRECTIONAL MAGNETIC EXTRACTOR TOOL Non-Final OA Apex Brands, Inc.
18883741 SOCKET DRIVE IMPROVEMENT Non-Final OA Snap-on Incorporated

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