Examiner: VAN BRAMER, JOHN W

Analysis

John W. Van Bramer is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3619, where he has handled 573 resolved cases. His allowance rate is 33.2%, which suggests a very challenging examination process for applicants. This 33.2% rate serves as a baseline for assessing the likelihood of a grant in this specific art unit. The 573 cases resolved by this examiner offer a reliable sample size for these performance metrics.

A critical data point for this examiner is the interview lift of 33.4%, which is quite high. This figure indicates that conducting an interview is a highly effective strategy for moving an application toward allowance. Furthermore, the median days to allowance is 1683, suggesting an exceptionally long prosecution cycle. The high 33.4% lift suggests that the time spent in an interview can be a pivotal investment in overcoming the challenges that contribute to the 1683-day median pendency.

Practitioners should prioritize scheduling interviews early in the process given the 33.4% lift observed across 573 cases. While the 33.2% allowance rate indicates a very rigorous review, the significant impact of verbal communication cannot be overlooked. The 1683-day median to allowance should be factored into the overall strategy, with the understanding that direct dialogue is a primary driver of success. This profile highlights the importance of active engagement in Tech Center 3600.