Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/808,882

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

MASHELE, BONGANI JABULANI

Art Unit

3648

Tech Center

Raytheon Company

Assignee

RAYTHEON Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -1.0% interview lift. Interview lift (-1.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 55 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MASHELE, BONGANI JABULANI View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

48 granted / 55 resolved

+27.3% vs TC avg

Minimal -1% lift

Without

With

+-1.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§103

88.0%

+48.0% vs TC avg

§102

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

§112

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 55 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (-1.0%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 55 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.