Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 14, 2026

Allyson Neel Trail, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as TRAIL, ALLYSON NEEL

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2116 2876

This examiner grants 88% of resolved cases

Analysis

Allyson Neel Trail is a highly efficient examiner in Art Unit 2116, with 1254 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 88.4%. This 88.4% rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very favorable environment for applicants in Tech Center 2800. Her efficiency is further demonstrated by a median days to allowance of only 652, which is very fast.

The interview lift is 7.1%, showing that direct communication provides a modest but measurable benefit. This 7.1% lift can be used to resolve any remaining issues and secure a grant quickly. Her top applicants include major technology and medical firms like Apple Inc., Bard Access Systems Inc., and Canon Inc.

Firms such as Barron & Young PLLC, CANTOR COLBURN LLP, and Forsgren Fisher McCalmont DeMarea Tysver LLP are frequently active before her. With 1254 resolved cases, the 88.4% allowance rate and 652-day median pendency are very robust metrics. Practitioners can expect a highly positive and efficient prosecution experience.

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

Performance Statistics

88.5%
Allow Rate
+20.5% vs TC avg
1,286
Total Applications
+7.1%
Interview Lift
653
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1256 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.5%
§101 Eligibility
22.4%
§102 Novelty
24.7%
§103 Obviousness
2.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19317261 System and Method of Using QR Codes for Accessing Life Details of a Deceased Person Non-Final OA Individual inventor
19187503 GOLF TEE Non-Final OA Individual inventor
17748387 RFID Sender and Reader Drone Mechanism to Complete Inventory of RFID Tagged IT Assets and Data Bearing Devices Non-Final OA Individual inventor
18500047 ACCESSORY DEVICES THAT COMMUNICATE WITH ELECTRONIC DEVICES Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
18400595 ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18437382 Battery Management Apparatus and Method, and Battery Pack Including Battery Management Apparatus Non-Final OA LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
19356886 Magnetic Signature Imprinting System Non-Final OA Bard Access Systems, Inc.
19482403 METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCT CHECKOUT IN UNMANNED STORE Non-Final OA GAEASOFT CO., LTD.
18543105 POWER RECEIVING CIRCUIT AND BATTERY PACK Non-Final OA MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
18437113 BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARGING BATTERY Non-Final OA SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.
19228728 METAL CARD HAVING A GLASS BODY AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME Final Rejection BIOSMART CORPORATION
18756317 DISK MANAGER FOR DENTAL BLANKS Final Rejection Ivoclar Vivadent AG
18476945 COOLING SYSTEM FOR CHARGING INLET ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE Non-Final OA TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH
19122262 MANAGEMENT DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND MANAGEMENT METHOD Non-Final OA SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS INC.
17963640 DYNAMICALLY RECONFIGURED DARK RIDE SYSTEM AND METHODS Non-Final OA Oceaneering International, Inc.
19075436 PARKING METER SYSTEM Non-Final OA Municipal Parking Services, Inc.
18612811 VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND USER-CONFIGURABLE CHARGING METHODS Non-Final OA GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
19101197 RFID TUNNEL READER Non-Final OA Sato Holdings Kabushiki Kaisha
18270218 BATTERY SWAPPING STATION Non-Final OA SHANGHAI DIANBA NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
18645874 CABLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION Non-Final OA ABB E-Mobility B.V.
18610049 PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM COMPRISING AN AC-TO-DC CONVERTER Non-Final OA Eudokia Designs LLC
18509328 Positioning mechanism of a landing pad with integral flexible connectors for communication and charging UAVs Non-Final OA STRIX DRONES LTD
18506374 RESONANT CIRCUIT APPARATUS POWERED BY A SUPERCAPACITOR AND TOROIDAL INDUCTOR Non-Final OA ResonanceX Chile SpA
18486007 FLOW IMAGING AND MONITORING FOR SYNCHRONIZED MANAGEMENT OF WIDE AREA DRAINAGE Non-Final OA URBANALTA CORP

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Allyson Neel Trail's allowance rate?

88.5% of resolved applications examined by Allyson Neel Trail were allowed (1,256 resolved cases), compared with 70.1% across Art Unit 2116 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Allyson Neel Trail?

This examiner's interview lift is +7.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Allyson Neel Trail take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Allyson Neel Trail took 653 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Allyson Neel Trail work in?

Allyson Neel Trail examines applications in Art Unit 2116 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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