Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: ZAMORA ALVAREZ, ERIC J

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3666 3745

This examiner grants 89% of resolved cases

Analysis

Eric J Zamora Alvarez has managed 537 resolved cases in Art Unit 3666 of Technology Center 3700. The allowance rate is 88.6 percent. The median days to allowance is 816, suggesting the process for applicants. The interview lift of 21.4 percent is a factor for an examiner with an 88.6 percent baseline allowance rate. This indicates that interviews are effective at resolving remaining issues.

The 816-day median pendency provides an outlook for patent issuance. With 537 cases resolved, the examiner demonstrates a consistent approach to patent examination. The 21.4 percent lift is a tool for ensuring a successful outcome. Practitioners should use the 816-day median as a benchmark for their prosecution strategy. The 88.6 percent allowance rate is the standout metric, indicating the probability of success in this art unit. These figures offer a clear view of the examiner's history.

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

Performance Statistics

88.6%
Allow Rate
+18.6% vs TC avg
555
Total Applications
+21.4%
Interview Lift
816
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 537 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
28.1%
§102 Novelty
34.8%
§103 Obviousness
34.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19128287 AERO-PROPULSION SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED PROPULSION EFFICIENCY Non-Final OA SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES
18876931 OIL TANK FOR TURBINE ENGINE WITH CENTRIFUGAL IMPELLER COMPATIBLE WITH NEGATIVE G Non-Final OA SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES
19420073 FLANGE WITH STRESS ATTENTUATION FEATURE Non-Final OA Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
19369156 ANTI-VORTEX DEVICE FOR A WIND TURBINE BLADE AND INSTALLATION METHOD THEREOF Non-Final OA Envision Energy Co., Ltd.
19271215 AXIALLY ADJUSTABLE INSERTED RING WITHIN PACKING RING AND METHOD OF USING SAME Non-Final OA GE Infrastructure Technology LLC
18395059 SUBSTRATE POLISHING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA EBARA CORPORATION
18393077 POLISHING APPARATUS AND POLISHING METHOD Final Rejection EBARA CORPORATION

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