Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/745,136

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

FENG, ZHENGFU J

Art Unit

2835

Tech Center

PLUME DESIGN, INC.

Assignee

Plume Design Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +38.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +38.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 505 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FENG, ZHENGFU J View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

382 granted / 505 resolved

+15.6% vs TC avg

Strong +38% interview lift

Without

With

+38.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

526

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

90.7%

+50.7% vs TC avg

§102

7.4%

-32.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 505 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+38.5%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 505 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.