Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: WAGGENSPACK, ADAM J

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3734 3782

This examiner grants 46% of resolved cases

Analysis

Adam J Waggenspack is an examiner in Tech Center 3700, specifically Art Unit 3734. The examiner has handled 1335 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 45.8 percent. This indicates a challenging environment for applicants, as a minority of resolved cases result in a grant. Practitioners should be prepared for a rigorous examination process when assigned to this examiner.

The interview lift is 46.9 percent. This significant lift suggests that interviews are a very effective way to improve the 45.8 percent allowance rate. Practitioners should prioritize interviews to advance their applications and resolve outstanding issues. The data indicates that direct communication in Art Unit 3734 is a powerful tool for overcoming rejections and reaching a favorable outcome.

The median days to allowance is 926. This timeframe is typical for the patent prosecution process and provides a benchmark for expected pendency. With 1335 resolved cases, the examiner has extensive experience in Tech Center 3700. This volume of data provides a reliable basis for understanding the examiner's performance and typical timelines for patent issuance.

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

Performance Statistics

45.8%
Allow Rate
-24.2% vs TC avg
1,370
Total Applications
+46.9%
Interview Lift
926
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1335 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
21.5%
§102 Novelty
42.3%
§103 Obviousness
32.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18930507 CARRYING CASE FOR CONTROLLER OF PATIENTS WITH VADS Non-Final OA Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
19096334 FIREARM HOLSTER Non-Final OA Mission First Tactical, LLC
19063041 GOLF BAG CONVERTIBLE STRAP ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
19063621 FORWARD DRAW HOLSTER WITH HOLSTER RETENTION MECHANISM Non-Final OA Orpaz Defense Ltd.
18888784 TRUCK BED RACK SYSTEM Non-Final OA Dometic Sweden AB
18902033 LEG STRAP ADAPTER Non-Final OA Revelyst Operations LLC
18794615 SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE Final Rejection GEELUX HOLDINGS, LTD.

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