Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: YODER III, CHRISS S

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2485 2622 2638 2664 2697 2699 2852 3795

This examiner grants 75% of resolved cases

Analysis

Chriss S Yoder III is an examiner in Tech Center 3700, working within Art Unit 2485. The examiner has handled 692 resolved cases, resulting in an allowance rate of 75.1 percent. This rate indicates a favorable environment for applicants seeking patent protection in this technology sector. The large volume of 692 resolved cases ensures that the 75.1 percent allowance rate is a reliable indicator of the examiner's historical tendencies.

The data highlights the effectiveness of interviews, showing an interview lift of 21.7 percent. Practitioners might utilize this strategy to navigate potential rejections and clarify technical points. For applications that reach allowance, the median days to allowance is 989, establishing a clear expectation for the timeline of the prosecution cycle. This 21.7 percent lift is a significant factor for applicants to consider when deciding whether to request an interview.

In Art Unit 2485, the examiner's performance is characterized by a 75.1 percent allowance rate and a 989 median days to allowance. The 692 resolved cases provide a strong statistical foundation for these metrics. By focusing on the 21.7 percent interview lift, practitioners can develop a more effective prosecution strategy. These data points offer a comprehensive view of the examiner's approach within Tech Center 3700.

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

Performance Statistics

75.1%
Allow Rate
+5.1% vs TC avg
708
Total Applications
+21.7%
Interview Lift
989
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 692 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.6%
§101 Eligibility
24.0%
§102 Novelty
49.3%
§103 Obviousness
14.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18999632 PULSE-WIDTH MODULATION PIXEL SENSOR Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
19052602 NETWORK DEVICE AND NETWORK CONTROL SYSTEM Final Rejection ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.
18996822 PERISCOPE CAMERA MODULE, OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZATION METHOD, AND RELATED DEVICE Final Rejection HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
19087656 INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19065047 IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, ITS CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19093602 IMAGE-CAPTURING DEVICE AND IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE Final Rejection NIKON CORPORATION
18958265 IMAGE SENSOR, IMAGE-CAPTURING APPARATUS, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE Final Rejection NIKON CORPORATION
19104276 LIGHT DETECTION ELEMENT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE Non-Final OA SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
18997324 SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE Final Rejection Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation
19005417 IMAGING ELEMENT Non-Final OA SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
18954017 IMAGING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS Final Rejection SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
19200584 SHUTTER MECHANISM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SHUTTER MECHANISM Non-Final OA Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
19242626 CAMERA-BASED, PRIVACY LED TAMPER DETECTION Non-Final OA Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC

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