Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 17/900,479

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

SELLERS, DANIEL R

Art Unit

2694

Tech Center

Intelligent Systems LLC

Assignee

Intelligent Systems, LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 597 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SELLERS, DANIEL R View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allow Rate

403 granted / 597 resolved

+7.5% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

625

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

§103

63.7%

+23.7% vs TC avg

§102

18.6%

-21.4% vs TC avg

§112

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 597 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

May 24, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Dec 04, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 30, 2026

Response Filed

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+17.0%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 597 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.