Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/559,306

Apparatus and Method for Gaseous Hydrocarbon Self-Catalyzation, Reforming, and Solid Carbon Deposition

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 06, 2023

Priority

May 06, 2021 — provisional 63/185,144 +1 more

Examiner

MCCRACKEN, DANIEL

Art Unit

1736

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

The Regents of the University of California

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +16.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1188 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCCRACKEN, DANIEL View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

853 granted / 1188 resolved

+6.8% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

39 currently pending

Career history

1220

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

79.0%

+39.0% vs TC avg

§102

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

§112

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1188 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 06, 2023

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+16.4%)

2y 11m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1188 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.