Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/796,973

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

SALONE, BAYAN

Art Unit

Tech Center

ISCAR, LTD.

Assignee

Iscar Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +17.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 809 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

616 granted / 809 resolved

+16.1% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

825

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

81.2%

+41.2% vs TC avg

§102

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

§112

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 809 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+17.3%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 809 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.