Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/817,510

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

TRUONG, MINH D

Art Unit

3654

Tech Center

General Electric Company

Assignee

General Electric Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 717 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRUONG, MINH D View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allow Rate

479 granted / 717 resolved

+6.8% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

753

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

45.3%

+5.3% vs TC avg

§102

25.9%

-14.1% vs TC avg

§112

27.1%

-12.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 717 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Jan 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

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BEARING ASSEMBLY WITH INTERNAL PRIME-RETAINING PRESSURIZED LUBRICATION SYSTEM

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

19/069,301

Patent 12600185

Multi-Layered Grease Pod for Ball and Fifth Wheel Hitches

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/567,113

Patent 12595756

REVERSIBLE OIL PAN FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

17/803,216

Patent 12590429

Telescopic Pooper Scooper

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

16/980,414

Patent 12578056

FAN FOR LUBRICATION AND COOLING OF ECCENTRIC BEARINGS IN A SURFACE COMPACTOR MACHINE

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+23.8%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 717 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.