Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/780,846

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

CAMPANELL, FRANCIS C

Art Unit

1771

Tech Center

CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.

Assignee

Chevron U S A Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 871 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CAMPANELL, FRANCIS C View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allow Rate

635 granted / 871 resolved

+12.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

895

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

59.2%

+19.2% vs TC avg

§102

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

§112

20.1%

-19.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 871 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Mar 31, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+9.4%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 871 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.