Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/706,370

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Priority

May 10, 2023 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2023093223

Examiner

TIMORY, KABIR A

Art Unit

2631

Tech Center

Apple Inc.

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +16.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1213 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TIMORY, KABIR A View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1017 granted / 1213 resolved

+23.8% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

1247

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

70.8%

+30.8% vs TC avg

§102

15.3%

-24.7% vs TC avg

§112

7.8%

-32.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1213 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Apr 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.7%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1213 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.