Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/798,521

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

ARTMAN, THOMAS R

Art Unit

2884

Tech Center

The Boeing Company

Assignee

The Boeing Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 874 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ARTMAN, THOMAS R View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allow Rate

735 granted / 874 resolved

+24.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

906

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

§103

38.9%

-1.1% vs TC avg

§102

34.6%

-5.4% vs TC avg

§112

18.3%

-21.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 874 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Feb 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+12.8%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 874 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.