Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Elizabeth J Volz, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as VOLZ, ELIZABETH J

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1759 1781 3654 3731 3733 3781

This examiner grants 67% of resolved cases

Analysis

VOLZ, ELIZABETH J examines in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 1759. The profile covers 1110 resolved cases, a 66.7% allowance rate, and a median of 1005 days to allowance. The interview lift is 19.0%, indicating that examiner discussions may be useful when paired with clear amendments and concise responses.

The principal companies are Crown Packaging Technology Inc., Toyota Motor Corporation, and Yeti Coolers LLC. The leading firms are Condo Roccia Koptiw LLP, ALG Intellectual Property, LLC, and BANNER & WITCOFF, LTD. The large resolved-case record provides a substantial basis for planning, while the median timeline supports early attention to prosecution efficiency.

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

Performance Statistics

66.7%
Allow Rate
-3.3% vs TC avg
1,171
Total Applications
+19.0%
Interview Lift
1005
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1110 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
31.1%
§102 Novelty
42.4%
§103 Obviousness
22.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18892680 CARTRIDGE TANK Final Rejection TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18027324 Pressure Vessel and Pressure Vessel System Non-Final OA Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
18962047 TANK FOR STORING A LIQUEFIED FLUID, ADJUSTING DEVICE, INSTALLATION AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SUCH A TANK Final Rejection L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour I'Etude et I'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude
17754157 A TUBE PACKAGE Final Rejection Stora Enso OYJ
18907250 Container and Lid Final Rejection Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Elizabeth J Volz's allowance rate?

66.7% of resolved applications examined by Elizabeth J Volz were allowed (1,110 resolved cases), compared with 69.3% across Art Unit 1759 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Elizabeth J Volz?

This examiner's interview lift is +19.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Elizabeth J Volz take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Elizabeth J Volz took 1,005 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Elizabeth J Volz work in?

Elizabeth J Volz examines applications in Art Unit 1759 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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