Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: VOORHIES, RACHEL A.

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2923

This examiner grants 96% of resolved cases

Analysis

Rachel A. Voorhies is an examiner in Tech Center 2900 and Art Unit 2923. The examiner has 587 resolved cases, which results in an allowance rate of 95.6%. The median time to reach an allowance is 696 days. These figures provide a clear picture of the prosecution environment for applications assigned to this examiner. The 587 resolved cases suggest a high level of consistency in examination practices.

The interview lift is 4.4%. This figure indicates that an interview provides a positive increase in the probability of success compared to the 95.6% baseline. The 696 days to allowance is the median duration for cases that reach issuance. Practitioners can use the 4.4% interview lift to evaluate the effectiveness of direct communication. With 587 resolved cases, the allowance rate of 95.6% is a reliable indicator of the examiner's disposition. The 696 days to allowance provides a timeframe for reaching a final decision. This data from Art Unit 2923 helps in developing a strategy for Tech Center 2900.

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

Performance Statistics

95.6%
Allow Rate
+35.6% vs TC avg
588
Total Applications
+4.4%
Interview Lift
696
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 587 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
3.6%
§102 Novelty
13.5%
§103 Obviousness
57.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
35521414 Electronic device with cleaning settings graphical user interface Non-Final OA SYRIUS ROBOTICS CO., LTD.

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