Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 18/686,147

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Priority

Aug 26, 2021 — provisional 63/260,595 +1 more

Examiner

SHIM, DAVID M.

Art Unit

1626

Tech Center

McMaster University

Assignee

Mcmaster University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 58% of cases after interview

— +57.4% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 87 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHIM, DAVID M. View full profile →

Grants 58% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

50 granted / 87 resolved

-2.5% vs TC avg

Strong +57% interview lift

Without

With

+57.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

62 currently pending

Career history

124

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

60.5%

+20.5% vs TC avg

§102

12.2%

-27.8% vs TC avg

§112

18.5%

-21.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 87 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

58%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+57.4%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 87 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.