Last updated: April 21, 2026

Application No. 18/746,659

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

MAKIYA, DAVID J

Art Unit

2884

Tech Center

THE TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE

Assignee

The Trustees of Dartmouth College

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 42% of cases after interview

— +55.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 393 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MAKIYA, DAVID J View full profile →

Grants 42% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

166 granted / 393 resolved

-17.8% vs TC avg

Strong +56% interview lift

Without

With

+55.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

5 currently pending

Career history

398

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

56.5%

+16.5% vs TC avg

§102

29.4%

-10.6% vs TC avg

§112

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 393 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Feb 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

42%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+55.7%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 393 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.