Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/686,297

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

RIOS RUSSO, RAUL J

Art Unit

2858

Tech Center

Linde GmbH

Assignee

Linde GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 600 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RIOS RUSSO, RAUL J View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allow Rate

519 granted / 600 resolved

+26.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

628

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

§103

36.9%

-3.1% vs TC avg

§102

24.3%

-15.7% vs TC avg

§112

21.6%

-18.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 600 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Mar 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+9.2%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 600 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.