Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/826,645

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

HEFLIN, HARRISON JAMES RIEL

Art Unit

3665

Tech Center

Torc Robotics, Inc.

Assignee

Torc Robotics, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 139 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 73% — above average

Career Allow Rate

101 granted / 139 resolved

+12.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

162

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

13.1%

-26.9% vs TC avg

§103

47.8%

+7.8% vs TC avg

§102

20.1%

-19.9% vs TC avg

§112

15.5%

-24.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 139 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Feb 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 16, 2026

Interview Requested

Mar 31, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+13.0%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 139 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.