Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/772,465

Untitled Application

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Examiner

SINHA, TARUN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Assignee

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +17.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 598 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SINHA, TARUN View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

459 granted / 598 resolved

+16.8% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

615

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

89.6%

+49.6% vs TC avg

§102

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§112

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 598 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Patent 12656320

UT Sensor Interface for Scanning Complex Environments

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+17.7%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 598 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.