Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/707,946

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

SANGHERA, SYMREN K

Art Unit

3735

Tech Center

Krones Aktiengesellschaft

Assignee

Krones Aktiengesellschaft

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 54% of cases after interview

— +15.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 148 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SANGHERA, SYMREN K View full profile →

Grants 54% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

80 granted / 148 resolved

-5.9% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

63 currently pending

Career history

211

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

38.0%

-2.0% vs TC avg

§102

22.7%

-17.3% vs TC avg

§112

37.1%

-2.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 148 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

54%

Grant Probability

69%

With Interview (+15.3%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 148 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.