Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/661,418

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Priority

May 12, 2023 — provisional 63/502,060

Examiner

MATTIS, JASON E

Art Unit

2461

Tech Center

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Assignee

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +17.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 880 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MATTIS, JASON E View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

676 granted / 880 resolved

+16.8% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

911

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

82.8%

+42.8% vs TC avg

§102

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

§112

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 880 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

May 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+17.6%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 880 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.