Last updated: May 29, 2026

Examiner: VANTERPOOL, LESTER L

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3734 3782

This examiner grants 55% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

54.7%

Allow Rate

-15.3% vs TC avg

1,010

Total Applications

-10.5%

Interview Lift

1021

Avg Prosecution Days

Based on 995 resolved cases, 2023–2026

§101 Eligibility

7.0%

§102 Novelty

85.3%

§103 Obviousness

5.2%

§112 Clarity

App #	Title	Status	Assignee
18509083	LOAD CARRIER APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS	Final Rejection	Thule Sweden AB
18921003	REVERSIBLE VEHICLE TRUNK RACK	Non-Final OA	Guangzhou Issyzone Technology Co., Limited
18915949	TOOL BELT APPARATUS	Non-Final OA	Diamondback Tool Co. Inc.
18894474	BACKPACK FRAME	Non-Final OA	SALOMON S.A.S.
18680675	Slidable Apparel System	Final Rejection	PAX Gear LLC
18615206	LOCKING CONNECTION SYSTEM	Non-Final OA	Avid Company LLC
18612152	PET WALKER FANNY PACK SYSTEM	Final Rejection	SURNOOK LLC

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