Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/794,000

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

HAILE, BENYAM

Art Unit

2688

Tech Center

U.S. Army DEVCOM, Army Research Laboratory

Assignee

U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 62% of cases after interview

— +25.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 691 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 62% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

428 granted / 691 resolved

+1.9% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

56 currently pending

Career history

747

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§103

54.8%

+14.8% vs TC avg

§102

15.9%

-24.1% vs TC avg

§112

20.8%

-19.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 691 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Jan 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

62%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+25.1%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 691 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.