Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/656,047

INSPECTING INTERNAL POWERPLANT COMPONENT USING ADHERED INSPECTION DEVICE(S)

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 06, 2024

Examiner

RAEVIS, ROBERT R

Art Unit

2855

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

RTX Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +15.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1908 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RAEVIS, ROBERT R View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1590 granted / 1908 resolved

+15.3% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

51 currently pending

Career history

1946

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

44.6%

+4.6% vs TC avg

§102

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

§112

40.3%

+0.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1908 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 06, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.5%)

2y 7m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1908 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.