Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Examiner: WONG, JOCK M

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3675 3677

This examiner grants 36% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

35.6%
Allow Rate
-16.4% vs TC avg
133
Total Applications
+46.1%
Interview Lift
1170
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 90 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
27.4%
§102 Novelty
49.1%
§103 Obviousness
23.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18174315 MEANS FOR CONNECTION Final Rejection Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
18649819 Multi-Piece Modular Retainer Non-Final OA Illinois Tool Works Inc.
18222701 Compensation Nut Assembly Non-Final OA Illinois Tool Works Inc.
17894422 FASTENER PIN Final Rejection Illinois Tool Works Inc.
18646050 FASTENER BRACKET, FASTENER KIT, AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE AND METHODS Non-Final OA Airbus Operations GmbH
18182843 SCREW FASTENING STRUCTURE, ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Non-Final OA FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
18640408 SPRING CLIPS TO RETAIN NUTS IN TIGHT MACHINE ACCESS AREAS Non-Final OA The Boeing Company
18606712 CORE BOLTS, FASTENER SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR JOINING MULTIPLE SUBSTRATES OF WORKPIECES HAVING WORKING AND BLIND SIDES Non-Final OA The Boeing Company
18016256 REMOVABLE FASTENER FOR ANECHOIC MATERIAL Final Rejection TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL)
17369137 SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SECURING NON-LOAD BEARING WALLS Final Rejection SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.

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