Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/686,216

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Examiner

BOWERS, ERIN M

Art Unit

1653

Tech Center

METABOLIC EXPLORER

Assignee

Metabolic Explorer

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 536 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BOWERS, ERIN M View full profile →

Grants 55% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

293 granted / 536 resolved

-5.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

46 currently pending

Career history

582

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.1%

-32.9% vs TC avg

§103

43.5%

+3.5% vs TC avg

§102

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

§112

23.9%

-16.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 536 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

55%

Grant Probability

66%

With Interview (+11.3%)

3y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 536 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.