Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/431,015

UTILIZATION OF SULFUR POWDER IN CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 02, 2024

Examiner

GUINO-O UZZLE, MARITES A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 190 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GUINO-O UZZLE, MARITES A View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

132 granted / 190 resolved

+9.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

51 currently pending

Career history

239

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

83.7%

+43.7% vs TC avg

§102

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§112

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 190 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 02, 2024

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 07, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+14.6%)

3y 1m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 190 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.