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Last updated: July 10, 2026
Application No. 18/728,781

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
Priority
Jan 19, 2023 — CN 202310058007.8 +1 more
Examiner
BUTLER, KEVIN C
Art Unit
Tech Center
Northeastern University
Assignee
Northeastern University
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
90%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
1y 10m
Filing → Grant
98%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +8.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.
Based on 921 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BUTLER, KEVIN C View full profile →
Grants 90% — above average
90%
Career Allowance Rate
826 granted / 921 resolved
+29.7% vs TC avg
Moderate +9% lift
Without
With
+8.6%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Fast prosecutor
1y 10m
Avg Prosecution
25 currently pending
Career history
941
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
0.6%
-39.4% vs TC avg
§103
74.3%
+34.3% vs TC avg
§102
22.3%
-17.7% vs TC avg
§112
1.0%
-39.0% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 921 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 15, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
90%
Grant Probability
98%
With Interview (+8.6%)
1y 10m
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 921 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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