Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/650,168

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Jul 09, 2021 — continuation of 12/000,666

Examiner

LEE, BENJAMIN P

Art Unit

3641

Tech Center

Franklin Armory Holdings, Inc.

Assignee

Franklin Armory Holdings Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +16.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1256 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEE, BENJAMIN P View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1006 granted / 1256 resolved

+20.1% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

1279

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

47.6%

+7.6% vs TC avg

§102

31.3%

-8.7% vs TC avg

§112

14.8%

-25.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1256 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Nov 06, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+16.9%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1256 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.