Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/827,614

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

SZUMNY, JONATHON A

Art Unit

3686

Tech Center

Zenni Optical, Inc.

Assignee

Zenni Optical Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 58% of cases after interview

— +58.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 260 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SZUMNY, JONATHON A View full profile →

Grants 58% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

150 granted / 260 resolved

-2.3% vs TC avg

Strong +59% interview lift

Without

With

+58.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

311

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

21.9%

-18.1% vs TC avg

§103

69.0%

+29.0% vs TC avg

§102

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§112

6.3%

-33.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 260 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

58%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+58.7%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 260 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.