Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/819,906

Untitled Application

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Filed

3600

Examiner

WALLACE, KIPP CHARLES

Art Unit

3674

Tech Center

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

Assignee

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 917 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WALLACE, KIPP CHARLES View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allow Rate

720 granted / 917 resolved

+18.5% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

939

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

54.0%

+14.0% vs TC avg

§102

29.2%

-10.8% vs TC avg

§112

11.5%

-28.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 917 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Mar 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.3%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 917 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.