Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/815,370

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

WENDEROTH, FREDERICK

Art Unit

2852

Tech Center

Schlumberger Technology Corporation

Assignee

Schlumberger Technology Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -2.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 727 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WENDEROTH, FREDERICK View full profile →

Grants 93% — above average

Career Allow Rate

676 granted / 727 resolved

+33.0% vs TC avg

Minimal -3% lift

Without

With

+-2.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

748

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

17.8%

-22.2% vs TC avg

§103

60.0%

+20.0% vs TC avg

§102

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

§112

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 727 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Mar 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 30, 2026

Interview Requested

Apr 14, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Apr 15, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

93%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (-2.8%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 727 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.