Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/809,749

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

RUSHING-TUCKER, CHINYERE J

Art Unit

3731

Tech Center

Hykso Inc.

Assignee

Hykso Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 492 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RUSHING-TUCKER, CHINYERE J View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allow Rate

364 granted / 492 resolved

+14.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

516

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

46.1%

+6.1% vs TC avg

§102

30.5%

-9.5% vs TC avg

§112

20.1%

-19.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 492 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Jan 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+11.4%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 492 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.