Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/777,183

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

SIMONE, CATHERINE A

Art Unit

1781

Tech Center

The Boeing Company

Assignee

The Boeing Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +22.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 947 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SIMONE, CATHERINE A View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

694 granted / 947 resolved

+13.3% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

994

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

65.3%

+25.3% vs TC avg

§102

22.7%

-17.3% vs TC avg

§112

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 947 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+22.9%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 947 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.