Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: WIEST, ANTHONY D

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3615 3617 3642

This examiner grants 71% of resolved cases

Analysis

Anthony D. Wiest is an examiner in Art Unit 3615 of Tech Center 3600. He has resolved 924 cases, providing a robust dataset for analysis. His allowance rate is 70.7 percent, which indicates that a strong majority of the applications he reviews result in a patent grant. This 70.7 percent rate suggests a generally successful path for applicants in his docket.

A notable feature of this profile is the interview lift of 35.7 percent. This high lift value indicates that conducting an interview is an exceptionally effective strategy for increasing the probability of allowance. Practitioners should prioritize scheduling an interview to leverage this 35.7 percent lift, as it represents a significant advantage over standard written prosecution. The 924 resolved cases highlight the impact of direct communication.

The median time to allowance is 796 days. This 796-day timeframe is relatively efficient for Tech Center 3600, and practitioners can use it to set client expectations. By considering the 70.7 percent allowance rate alongside the 796-day median, attorneys can provide their clients with a realistic and positive outlook. These data points define the current examination landscape in Art Unit 3615.

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

Performance Statistics

70.7%
Allow Rate
+18.7% vs TC avg
929
Total Applications
+35.7%
Interview Lift
796
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 925 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
19.3%
§102 Novelty
45.8%
§103 Obviousness
29.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18963655 SEAT ASSEMBLY FOR A PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Non-Final OA BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
18783151 TENSION-LEG FLOATING OFFSHORE PLATFORM AND INSTALLATION METHOD THEREOF Non-Final OA BITMAIN TECHNOLOGIES INC.
18930064 OFFSHORE FLOATING POWER GENERATION PLATFORM Non-Final OA MIGHTY WAVES ENERGY, LLC.
18917199 LIVEWELL FOR FISHING BOATS Non-Final OA Advanced Marine Performance, LLC
18916481 UNDERWATER VEHICLE DOCKING SYSTEM Non-Final OA MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM RESEARCH INSTITUTE
18812372 WEARABLE DIVING AND SWIMMING PROPULSION APPARATUS Non-Final OA ALFASURF LTD.
18778431 AUTOMATED FLUSHING SYSTEM Non-Final OA Reverso Pumps, LLC

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