Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 25, 2026

Daniel J Troy, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as TROY, DANIEL J

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3634 3637 3641

This examiner grants 57% of resolved cases

Analysis

Daniel J Troy has resolved 287 cases in Art Unit 3634 within Tech Center 3600. The examiner has an allowance rate of 57.1% and a median time to allowance of 1038 days. These metrics suggest a balanced success rate and a pendency of 1038 days. The 287 resolved cases provide a stable statistical foundation for these figures.

The interview lift is 30.4%, which is a significant increase relative to the 57.1% allowance rate. This high lift suggests that interviews are a highly effective strategy for practitioners working with this examiner. Top companies in the examiner's docket include Skylotec GmbH, International Safety Components Ltd., and Paratec North America Inc. These entities are often represented by DORITY & MANNING, P.A., Meunier Carlin & Curfman LLC, and SMIRMAN IP LAW, PLLC. Practitioners should prioritize oral communication given the 30.4% lift recorded across 287 cases.

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

Performance Statistics

57.1%
Allow Rate
+5.1% vs TC avg
299
Total Applications
+30.4%
Interview Lift
1038
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 287 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
29.5%
§102 Novelty
40.8%
§103 Obviousness
26.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19213828 ACTION SPORT FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM Non-Final OA Individual inventor
19088011 Walker Umbrella Device Non-Final OA Individual inventor
19184141 Harness Non-Final OA SKYLOTEC GmbH
18865248 FALL-ARREST DEVICES Non-Final OA International Safety Components Ltd

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Daniel J Troy's allowance rate?

57.1% of resolved applications examined by Daniel J Troy were allowed (287 resolved cases), compared with 40.8% across Art Unit 3634 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Daniel J Troy?

This examiner's interview lift is +30.4 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Daniel J Troy take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Daniel J Troy took 1,038 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Daniel J Troy work in?

Daniel J Troy examines applications in Art Unit 3634 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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