Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/707,668

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

BARTLETT, VICTORIA

Art Unit

1744

Tech Center

KRONES AG

Assignee

Krones AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 51% of cases after interview

— +30.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 180 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BARTLETT, VICTORIA View full profile →

Grants 51% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

91 granted / 180 resolved

-9.4% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

51 currently pending

Career history

231

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

54.7%

+14.7% vs TC avg

§102

15.5%

-24.5% vs TC avg

§112

26.9%

-13.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 180 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

51%

Grant Probability

81%

With Interview (+30.2%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 180 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.