Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/278,586

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Feb 24, 2021 — provisional 63/153,234 +1 more

Examiner

PARISI, JESSICA DANIELLE

Art Unit

Tech Center

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Assignee

California Institute of Technology

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +28.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 92 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

73 granted / 92 resolved

+19.3% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+28.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

139

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

57.5%

+17.5% vs TC avg

§102

16.2%

-23.8% vs TC avg

§112

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 92 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+28.9%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 92 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.