Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/411,629

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Jul 22, 2021 — CIP of 12/030,597

Examiner

ALONZO MILLER, RHADAMES J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Assignee

Chevron Corporation

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 486 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

329 granted / 486 resolved

+7.7% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+3.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

515

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

79.7%

+39.7% vs TC avg

§102

14.7%

-25.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 486 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 24, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Dec 24, 2025

Response Filed

Jan 16, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

72%

With Interview (+3.8%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 486 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.