Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/577,685

Pranayam Machine

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 08, 2024

Priority

Aug 25, 2021 — IN 202121038548 +1 more

Examiner

CASLER, BRIAN L

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Kalp Patel

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +15.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 39 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CASLER, BRIAN L View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

31 granted / 39 resolved

+19.5% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

48 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§103

67.5%

+27.5% vs TC avg

§102

13.8%

-26.2% vs TC avg

§112

11.3%

-28.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 39 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 08, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+15.8%)

3y 8m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 39 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.