Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 17/369,451

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Priority

Jul 09, 2020 — provisional 63/050,061

Examiner

SNYDER, STEVEN G

Art Unit

2184

Tech Center

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Assignee

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -8.2% interview lift. Interview lift (-8.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 870 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SNYDER, STEVEN G View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

701 granted / 870 resolved

+20.6% vs TC avg

Minimal -8% lift

Without

With

+-8.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

885

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

86.1%

+46.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 870 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Mar 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

72%

With Interview (-8.2%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 870 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.