Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/754,348

Untitled Application

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Filed

3700

Examiner

TOWNSEND, GUY K

Art Unit

3781

Tech Center

The Procter & Gamble Company

Assignee

The Procter & Gamble Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +25.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 717 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TOWNSEND, GUY K View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

531 granted / 717 resolved

+14.1% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

726

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

74.8%

+34.8% vs TC avg

§102

7.8%

-32.2% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 717 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.6%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 717 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.