Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/806,271

Untitled Application

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Filed

2600

Examiner

LAU, HOI CHING

Art Unit

2689

Tech Center

WHELEN ENGINEERING COMPANY INC.

Assignee

Whelen Engineering Company Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +16.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1066 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LAU, HOI CHING View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

792 granted / 1066 resolved

+14.3% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

1090

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§103

51.6%

+11.6% vs TC avg

§102

12.1%

-27.9% vs TC avg

§112

21.7%

-18.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1066 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+16.2%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1066 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.