Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/822,164

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

RUSHING, MARK S

Art Unit

2689

Tech Center

Zoox, Inc.

Assignee

Zoox Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 814 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RUSHING, MARK S View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allow Rate

624 granted / 814 resolved

+16.7% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

839

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§103

50.4%

+10.4% vs TC avg

§102

13.4%

-26.6% vs TC avg

§112

16.4%

-23.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 814 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Feb 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.9%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 814 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

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