Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/754,600

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

VASISTH, VISHAL V

Art Unit

1771

Tech Center

CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.

Assignee

Chevron Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +33.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1367 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

988 granted / 1367 resolved

+12.3% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+33.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

45 currently pending

Career history

1398

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

60.5%

+20.5% vs TC avg

§102

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§112

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1367 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Jun 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.6%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1367 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.