Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: WEAVER, SUE A

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3733 3781

This examiner grants 62% of resolved cases

Analysis

Sue A. Weaver manages a volume of 1323 resolved cases in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3733. The allowance rate is 62.0 percent. This percentage indicates that more than half of the applications processed by this examiner result in a patent grant. Given the number of resolved cases, this rate provides a statistically robust expectation for applicants regarding their chances of success during the examination phase.

The interview lift is 28.0 percent. This figure suggests that engaging in an interview is a productive strategy for improving the likelihood of an allowance. The data indicates that direct communication with the examiner can impact the final outcome of a case. Additionally, the median days to allowance is 991. This number serves as a benchmark for the expected duration of the prosecution process from filing to issuance, helping practitioners manage client expectations and project timelines.

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

Performance Statistics

62.0%
Allow Rate
-8.0% vs TC avg
1,333
Total Applications
+28.0%
Interview Lift
991
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1323 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
7.5%
§102 Novelty
48.2%
§103 Obviousness
37.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18676397 SNAP FIT GOLF BAG ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

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