Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/707,387

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Nov 08, 2021 — DE 10 2021 128 978.5 +1 more

Examiner

HODGE, LINDA J

Art Unit

3731

Tech Center

Krones Aktiengesellschaft

Assignee

Krones Aktiengesellschaft

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (87%); +27.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 232 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HODGE, LINDA J View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

202 granted / 232 resolved

+27.1% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

265

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

58.0%

+18.0% vs TC avg

§102

17.8%

-22.2% vs TC avg

§112

18.4%

-21.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 232 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+27.3%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 232 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.