Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Dana K Tighe, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as TIGHE, DANA K

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3612 3743 3749 3762 3763

This examiner grants 76% of resolved cases

Analysis

TIGHE, DANA K. works in USPTO tech center 3700 and art unit 3612. The record contains 670 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 75.8% and a median of 1192 days to allowance. Interviews have a 16.8% lift. These figures show a substantial prosecution history, a favorable allowance outcome, and a positive interview relationship, with timing remaining an important consideration.

The leading companies are LG Electronics Inc., Airbus Operations GmbH, and Illinois Tool Works Inc. The principal firms are POSZ LAW GROUP, PLC, Artegis Law Group, LLP, and Brooks Kushman P.C. The varied company mix makes the profile relevant to electronics, aerospace, and industrial applicants seeking practical expectations for examiner interaction.

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

Performance Statistics

75.8%
Allow Rate
+5.8% vs TC avg
704
Total Applications
+16.8%
Interview Lift
1192
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 670 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
17.4%
§102 Novelty
51.6%
§103 Obviousness
28.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18832159 DEVICE FOR COOLING ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Non-Final OA Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
18782443 REVERSELY-DISPOSABLE VERTICAL AIR HANDLING UNIT Non-Final OA LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18751699 Actuator Device, Clutch Device, and Air Outlet Device Non-Final OA Illinois Tool Works Inc.
18722848 ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING STRUCTURE AND OUTDOOR UNIT OF AIR CONDITIONER Non-Final OA Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
18789727 IN-COMPARTMENT AIR-CONDITIONING DEVICE, REFRIGERATION DEVICE, AND DELIVERY CONTAINER Non-Final OA DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
18671361 WATER PAN AND INDOOR UNIT Non-Final OA HEFEI MIDEA HEATING & VENTILATING EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.
18513414 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION OF DAMPER POSITION OF A SAFETY DAMPER Non-Final OA Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Dana K Tighe's allowance rate?

75.8% of resolved applications examined by Dana K Tighe were allowed (670 resolved cases), compared with 74.4% across Art Unit 3612 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Dana K Tighe?

This examiner's interview lift is +16.8 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Dana K Tighe take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Dana K Tighe took 1,192 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Dana K Tighe work in?

Dana K Tighe examines applications in Art Unit 3612 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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