Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/751,288

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

4100

Examiner

WASIL, DANIEL D

Art Unit

4100

Tech Center

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

Assignee

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +25.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 663 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WASIL, DANIEL D View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

529 granted / 663 resolved

+19.8% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

699

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

§103

62.6%

+22.6% vs TC avg

§102

6.7%

-33.3% vs TC avg

§112

21.4%

-18.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 663 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

4100

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.1%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 663 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

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