Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/797,130

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

AYNALEM, NATHNAEL B

Art Unit

2488

Tech Center

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

Assignee

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 662 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 76% — above average

Career Allow Rate

505 granted / 662 resolved

+16.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

694

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

§103

39.6%

-0.4% vs TC avg

§102

22.3%

-17.7% vs TC avg

§112

21.6%

-18.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 662 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Jan 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

18/738,842

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+13.9%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 662 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.