Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/779,449

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

SULLIVAN, DEBRA M

Art Unit

3725

Tech Center

Stolle Machinery Company, LLC

Assignee

Stolle Machinery Company, LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +17.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1098 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SULLIVAN, DEBRA M View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

861 granted / 1098 resolved

+18.4% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

1125

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

59.4%

+19.4% vs TC avg

§102

16.5%

-23.5% vs TC avg

§112

19.3%

-20.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1098 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+17.2%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1098 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.