Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/750,529

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

SHAIKH, FARIS ASIM

Art Unit

3668

Tech Center

Torc Robotics, Inc.

Assignee

TORC Robotics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +20.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 148 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

104 granted / 148 resolved

+10.3% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

167

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§103

90.6%

+50.6% vs TC avg

§102

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§112

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 148 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Dec 04, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+20.5%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 148 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.