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Last updated: April 24, 2026
Application No. 18/775,684

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
3600
Examiner
ZARROLI, MICHAEL C
Art Unit
3658
Tech Center
Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Assignee
Ford Global Technologies LLC
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
72%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
2y 5m
To Grant
88%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +16.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.
Based on 945 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZARROLI, MICHAEL C View full profile →
Grants 72% — above average
72%
Career Allow Rate
680 granted / 945 resolved
+12.0% vs TC avg
Strong +16% interview lift
Without
With
+16.2%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 5m
Avg Prosecution
25 currently pending
Career history
970
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
3.4%
-36.6% vs TC avg
§103
31.4%
-8.6% vs TC avg
§102
30.6%
-9.4% vs TC avg
§112
32.4%
-7.6% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 945 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600
Application Filed
Dec 05, 2025
Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
72%
Grant Probability
88%
With Interview (+16.2%)
2y 5m
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 945 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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