Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/786,779

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

SUBRAMANIAN, VISWANATHAN

Art Unit

2834

Tech Center

FCA US LLC

Assignee

Fca US LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +21.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 221 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SUBRAMANIAN, VISWANATHAN View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

178 granted / 221 resolved

+20.5% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

246

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

91.0%

+51.0% vs TC avg

§102

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

§112

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 221 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Apr 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.8%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 221 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.