Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/657,957

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

May 09, 2023 — provisional 63/501,079

Examiner

MERLIN, JESSICA M

Art Unit

2871

Tech Center

Purdue Research Foundation

Assignee

Purdue Research Foundation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 62% of cases after interview

— +23.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 1172 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MERLIN, JESSICA M View full profile →

Grants 62% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

722 granted / 1172 resolved

+1.6% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

48 currently pending

Career history

1223

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

92.3%

+52.3% vs TC avg

§102

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§112

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1172 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

62%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+23.7%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1172 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.