Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/811,262

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

GEHMAN, BRYON P

Art Unit

3736

Tech Center

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Assignee

Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1952 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GEHMAN, BRYON P View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allow Rate

1437 granted / 1952 resolved

+13.6% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+30.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

1996

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

50.9%

+10.9% vs TC avg

§102

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

§112

23.8%

-16.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1952 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Mar 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 07, 2026

Interview Requested

Apr 14, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Apr 14, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.8%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1952 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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