Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/821,125

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

NOUKETCHA, LIONEL W

Art Unit

3763

Tech Center

Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation

Assignee

Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 566 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 81% — above average

Career Allow Rate

456 granted / 566 resolved

+20.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

597

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

40.3%

+0.3% vs TC avg

§102

21.7%

-18.3% vs TC avg

§112

35.0%

-5.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 566 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Jan 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+14.5%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 566 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.