Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: TROY, DANIEL J

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3634 3637 3641

This examiner grants 57% of resolved cases

Analysis

Daniel J. Troy operates within Art Unit 3634 in Tech Center 3600. With 287 resolved cases, the examiner maintains an allowance rate of 57.1%. This indicates a moderate level of difficulty for applicants seeking patent grants in this specific unit. The volume of cases provides a reliable basis for understanding the examiner's general approach to patentability and prosecution.

The interview lift of 30.4% suggests that personal engagement with the examiner is highly effective. Practitioners might consider scheduling interviews to bridge gaps in understanding, as this figure reflects a significant increase in the likelihood of allowance following such meetings. This lift is a key strategic consideration for those navigating the 57.1% allowance rate.

The median days to allowance of 1038 provides a timeline for prosecution expectations. This duration, combined with the 287 resolved cases, suggests a steady pace of examination. Applicants should prepare for a process that lasts for this duration, utilizing interviews to potentially improve their chances of success beyond the baseline rate.

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
293
Total Applications
+30.4%
Interview Lift
1038
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 287 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
29.3%
§102 Novelty
41.0%
§103 Obviousness
26.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18865248 FALL-ARREST DEVICES Non-Final OA International Safety Components Ltd
17902828 Modular Scaffolds, Scaffold Kits and Methods of Use Therefor Final Rejection Direct Scaffold Supply, LP

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