Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/708,580

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Dec 01, 2021 — provisional 63/284,897 +1 more

Examiner

SANCHEZ-MEDINA, REINALDO

Art Unit

3753

Tech Center

ENTEGRIS, INC.

Assignee

Entegris Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +21.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 679 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

531 granted / 679 resolved

+18.2% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

708

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

65.7%

+25.7% vs TC avg

§102

16.6%

-23.4% vs TC avg

§112

15.5%

-24.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 679 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.4%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 679 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.