Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/812,068

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

MURPHY, KEVIN F

Art Unit

3753

Tech Center

Mueller International, LLC

Assignee

Mueller International LLC

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.1% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 68% grant rate with +28.1% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 932 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MURPHY, KEVIN F View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

631 granted / 932 resolved

+7.7% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

959

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

77.8%

+37.8% vs TC avg

§102

6.3%

-33.7% vs TC avg

§112

14.3%

-25.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 932 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Nov 24, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 23, 2026

Response Filed

Mar 10, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Jun 04, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Jun 04, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jun 10, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+28.1%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 932 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.