Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/772,418

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

TRAN, TRAN M.

Art Unit

Tech Center

RTX Corporation

Assignee

RTX Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +23.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 632 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRAN, TRAN M. View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

470 granted / 632 resolved

+14.4% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

656

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

88.4%

+48.4% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

7.8%

-32.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 632 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+23.8%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 632 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.