Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/714,715

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Jul 05, 2023 — nonprovisional of PCTUS2023069617

Examiner

GRAY, GEORGE STERLING

Art Unit

3674

Tech Center

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

Assignee

Halliburton Energy Services Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 654 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GRAY, GEORGE STERLING View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

493 granted / 654 resolved

+15.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

667

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

79.6%

+39.6% vs TC avg

§102

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§112

8.9%

-31.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 654 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+9.3%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 654 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.