Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/745,646

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

SMARTH, GERALD A

Art Unit

2478

Tech Center

Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Assignee

Charter Communications Operating LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 779 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SMARTH, GERALD A View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

649 granted / 779 resolved

+23.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

802

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

83.6%

+43.6% vs TC avg

§102

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 779 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+12.8%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 779 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.