Last updated: April 21, 2026

Application No. 18/813,844

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

PRICE, CRAIG JAMES

Art Unit

3753

Tech Center

A. O. Smith Corporation

Assignee

A. O. Smith Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +21.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1019 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PRICE, CRAIG JAMES View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allow Rate

699 granted / 1019 resolved

+8.6% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

45 currently pending

Career history

1064

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

34.9%

-5.1% vs TC avg

§102

29.9%

-10.1% vs TC avg

§112

30.9%

-9.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1019 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+21.8%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1019 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.