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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Larry D Worrell Jr., USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as WORRELL JR, LARRY D

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3732 3765

This examiner grants 83% of resolved cases

Analysis

WORRELL JR, LARRY D works in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3732. Across 1462 resolved cases, the allowance rate is 82.8%, the interview lift is 9.8%, and the median time to allowance is 821 days. The extensive record supports using the allowance figure as a meaningful indicator of observed outcomes. The positive interview measure suggests some value in interviews, although the profile does not show a large interview effect.

The leading companies are Nike Inc., Silana GmbH, and Sigvaris AG. The leading firms are DICKE, BILLIG & CZAJA, FITCH EVEN TABIN & FLANNERY, LLP, and MAIER & MAIER, PLLC. The applicant mix includes footwear, textiles, and medical products. Practitioners may benefit from focused interviews that explain structural and functional claim distinctions, supported by disciplined amendments and prompt written follow-up.

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

Performance Statistics

82.8%
Allow Rate
+12.8% vs TC avg
1,487
Total Applications
+9.8%
Interview Lift
821
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1462 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.2%
§101 Eligibility
29.8%
§102 Novelty
35.4%
§103 Obviousness
28.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19435067 KNIT COMPONENT BONDING Non-Final OA NIKE, Inc.
19019019 KNITTED COMPONENT WITH AN ANGLED RAISED STRUCTURE Final Rejection NIKE, Inc.
18896123 MULTIPLE LAYER KNITTED COMPONENTS HAVING MULTI-BED AREA Non-Final OA NIKE, Inc.
18402591 KNITTED COMPONENT WITH A FUSED SURFACE REGION LOCATED ON A TUBULAR KNIT STRUCTURE Non-Final OA NIKE, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Larry D Worrell Jr.'s allowance rate?

82.8% of resolved applications examined by Larry D Worrell Jr. were allowed (1,462 resolved cases), compared with 52.0% across Art Unit 3732 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Larry D Worrell Jr.?

This examiner's interview lift is +9.8 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Larry D Worrell Jr. take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Larry D Worrell Jr. took 821 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Larry D Worrell Jr. work in?

Larry D Worrell Jr. examines applications in Art Unit 3732 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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