Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/814,341

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

BLANKENSHIP, GREGORY A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Torc Robotics, Inc.

Assignee

TORC Robotics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1661 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BLANKENSHIP, GREGORY A View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1414 granted / 1661 resolved

+25.1% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

1689

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

57.7%

+17.7% vs TC avg

§102

19.1%

-20.9% vs TC avg

§112

17.2%

-22.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1661 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/639,719

Patent 12668315

PULTRUDED AND CONTINUOUS FLOORING

4y 4m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

19/229,873

Patent 12668166

TRAILER WITH MODULAR CLIMATE CONDITIONED ZONES

1y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/451,196

Patent 12662209

VEHICLE TAILGATE SYSTEM

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/501,088

Patent 12662201

MODULAR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING MOBILE WORKSTATIONS

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/163,997

Patent 12654781

Reinforcement Member for Rear Floor Panel

3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+3.3%)

2y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1661 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.