Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/817,314

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

DEUBLE, MARK A

Art Unit

3651

Tech Center

A. G. Stacker Inc.

Assignee

A G Stacker Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1145 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DEUBLE, MARK A View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1010 granted / 1145 resolved

+28.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 9m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

1164

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

28.3%

-11.7% vs TC avg

§102

39.0%

-1.0% vs TC avg

§112

25.9%

-14.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1145 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Nov 19, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Feb 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+8.1%)

1y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1145 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.