Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/752,837

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

COLLINS, DARRYL J

Art Unit

2872

Tech Center

Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited

Assignee

Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1409 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

COLLINS, DARRYL J View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1255 granted / 1409 resolved

+29.1% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

1426

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

26.6%

-13.4% vs TC avg

§102

60.5%

+20.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1409 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+4.9%)

2y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1409 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.