Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/806,148

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

MEILLER, SEAN V

Art Unit

3741

Tech Center

RTX Corporation

Assignee

RTX Corporation

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +37.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +37.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 135 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MEILLER, SEAN V View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

104 granted / 135 resolved

+17.0% vs TC avg

Strong +38% interview lift

Without

With

+37.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

175

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

93.9%

+53.9% vs TC avg

§102

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 135 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Sep 05, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Dec 03, 2025

Response Filed

Jan 27, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Mar 26, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+37.7%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 135 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.