Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/706,204

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Nov 04, 2021 — DE 10 2021 128 699.9 +1 more

Examiner

DOWNING, SAVANNAH STARR

Art Unit

2884

Tech Center

HACH LANGE GMBH

Assignee

Hach Lange GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 35 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DOWNING, SAVANNAH STARR View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

28 granted / 35 resolved

+20.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

50.0%

+10.0% vs TC avg

§102

33.0%

-7.0% vs TC avg

§112

13.3%

-26.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 35 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Mar 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+12.0%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 35 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.