Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/746,121

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

OLYNICK, DAVID

Art Unit

3741

Tech Center

General Electric Company

Assignee

General Electric Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 226 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

OLYNICK, DAVID View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allow Rate

177 granted / 226 resolved

+18.3% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

246

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

50.2%

+10.2% vs TC avg

§102

21.3%

-18.7% vs TC avg

§112

24.0%

-16.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 226 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Dec 31, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 19, 2026

Interview Requested

Mar 25, 2026

Examiner Interview (Telephonic)

Mar 25, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Mar 30, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.2%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 226 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.