Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/703,973

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

BAUER, CASSEY D

Art Unit

3763

Tech Center

MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Assignee

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 887 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BAUER, CASSEY D View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allow Rate

659 granted / 887 resolved

+14.3% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

920

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

49.0%

+9.0% vs TC avg

§102

24.6%

-15.4% vs TC avg

§112

22.8%

-17.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 887 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Mar 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+15.8%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 887 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

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