Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/794,098

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

VON VOLKENBURG, KEITH ALLEN

Art Unit

3665

Tech Center

THE BOEING COMPANY

Assignee

The Boeing Company

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 65 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 75% — above average

Career Allow Rate

49 granted / 65 resolved

+15.4% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+31.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

19.5%

-20.5% vs TC avg

§103

42.6%

+2.6% vs TC avg

§102

19.6%

-20.4% vs TC avg

§112

15.7%

-24.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 65 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Oct 16, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Jan 07, 2026

Response Filed

Feb 26, 2026

Final Rejection

Apr 22, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+31.5%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 65 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.