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Last updated: April 24, 2026
Application No. 18/386,879

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
2600
Examiner
SNIEZEK, ANDREW L
Art Unit
2693
Tech Center
Noxgear, LLC
Assignee
Noxgear, LLC
OA Round
5 (Non-Final)
85%
Grant Probability
Favorable
5-6
OA Rounds
2y 1m
To Grant
94%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +8.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.
Based on 1214 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SNIEZEK, ANDREW L View full profile →
Grants 85% — above average
85%
Career Allow Rate
1031 granted / 1214 resolved
+24.9% vs TC avg
Moderate +9% lift
Without
With
+8.8%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Fast prosecutor
2y 1m
Avg Prosecution
30 currently pending
Career history
1244
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
2.7%
-37.3% vs TC avg
§103
36.9%
-3.1% vs TC avg
§102
35.1%
-4.9% vs TC avg
§112
18.8%
-21.2% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1214 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600
Application Filed
May 13, 2024
Non-Final Rejection
Jul 25, 2024
Examiner Interview Summary
Jul 25, 2024
Applicant Interview (Telephonic)
Aug 14, 2024
Response Filed
Sep 21, 2024
Final Rejection
Dec 19, 2024
Applicant Interview (Telephonic)
Dec 19, 2024
Examiner Interview Summary
Mar 24, 2025
Request for Continued Examination
Mar 25, 2025
Response after Non-Final Action
Mar 26, 2025
Non-Final Rejection
Sep 25, 2025
Examiner Interview Summary
Sep 25, 2025
Applicant Interview (Telephonic)
Sep 29, 2025
Response Filed
Oct 23, 2025
Final Rejection
Mar 24, 2026
Request for Continued Examination
Mar 26, 2026
Response after Non-Final Action
Mar 30, 2026
Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

5-6
Expected OA Rounds
85%
Grant Probability
94%
With Interview (+8.8%)
2y 1m
Median Time to Grant
High
PTA Risk
Based on 1214 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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