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Last updated: October 10, 2026

Jr, Reginald S Tillman, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as TILLMAN, JR, REGINALD S

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3641

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

Reginald S. Tillman, Jr. has resolved 1394 cases in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3641. The examiner's allowance rate is 77.8 percent. The median time to reach an allowance is 718 days. This 718-day figure is a primary timeline for applicants in this tech center.

The interview lift is 11.3 percent, indicating a benefit to conducting an interview compared to the 77.8 percent baseline. Major companies in this docket include Peter Simonson, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., and Sig Sauer Inc.

Firms such as Adams and Reese LLP, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, and FOLEY & LARDNER LLP are frequently involved. The 1394 resolved cases provide a substantial basis for the data. Practitioners should consider the 11.3 percent lift as a positive factor for direct engagement with the examiner.

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

Performance Statistics

77.8%
Allow Rate
+25.8% vs TC avg
1,430
Total Applications
+11.3%
Interview Lift
718
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1394 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.9%
§101 Eligibility
36.9%
§102 Novelty
34.0%
§103 Obviousness
21.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19282854 TURRET WITH A ZERO STOP Non-Final OA Sheltered Wings, Inc. d/b/a Vortex Optics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Jr, Reginald S Tillman's allowance rate?

77.8% of resolved applications examined by Jr, Reginald S Tillman were allowed (1,394 resolved cases), compared with 65.4% across Art Unit 3641 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Jr, Reginald S Tillman?

This examiner's interview lift is +11.3 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Jr, Reginald S Tillman take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Jr, Reginald S Tillman took 718 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Jr, Reginald S Tillman work in?

Jr, Reginald S Tillman examines applications in Art Unit 3641 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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