Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

James C. Thorn Sr., USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as THORN SR., JAMES C.

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2922 2938

This examiner grants 95% of resolved cases

Analysis

James C. Thorn Sr. has resolved 584 cases in Tech Center 2900 and Art Unit 2922. The examiner maintains a very high allowance rate of 95.2 percent. The median time to reach an allowance is 621 days, which is relatively fast. This 621-day figure is a key benchmark for applicants.

The interview lift is 0.6 percent. This indicates that interviews have almost no impact on the outcome, likely because the baseline allowance rate of 95.2 percent is already near certain. Delta Galil Industries Ltd. is a top company in this docket.

With 584 resolved cases, the data provides a strong foundation for understanding the examiner's efficiency. The high allowance rate suggests a very favorable environment for applicants. The 0.6 percent lift confirms that interviews are generally not a required step for success in this art unit.

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

Performance Statistics

95.2%
Allow Rate
+35.2% vs TC avg
584
Total Applications
+0.6%
Interview Lift
621
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 584 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
12.8%
§102 Novelty
10.3%
§103 Obviousness
64.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
35522724 Underwear Non-Final OA DELTA GALIL INDUSTRIES LTD

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner James C. Thorn Sr.'s allowance rate?

95.2% of resolved applications examined by James C. Thorn Sr. were allowed (584 resolved cases), compared with 96.0% across Art Unit 2922 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner James C. Thorn Sr.?

This examiner's interview lift is +0.6 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner James C. Thorn Sr. take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by James C. Thorn Sr. took 621 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner James C. Thorn Sr. work in?

James C. Thorn Sr. examines applications in Art Unit 2922 in Tech Center 2900.

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