Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/819,466

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

WEDDLE, ALEXANDER MARION

Art Unit

1712

Tech Center

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Assignee

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 63% of cases after interview

— +26.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 928 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WEDDLE, ALEXANDER MARION View full profile →

Grants 63% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

585 granted / 928 resolved

+3.0% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+26.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

58 currently pending

Career history

986

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

43.5%

+3.5% vs TC avg

§102

15.8%

-24.2% vs TC avg

§112

32.5%

-7.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 928 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Dec 22, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 03, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

63%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+26.7%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 928 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.