Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/706,244

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Dec 16, 2021 — provisional 63/290,137 +1 more

Examiner

STOCKTON, LAURA LYNNE

Art Unit

Tech Center

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Assignee

3M Innovative Properties Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +33.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1352 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

STOCKTON, LAURA LYNNE View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1015 granted / 1352 resolved

+15.1% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+33.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

1381

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

44.6%

+4.6% vs TC avg

§102

21.2%

-18.8% vs TC avg

§112

17.2%

-22.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1352 resolved cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.6%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1352 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.