Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/827,701

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

KIM, YUNJU

Art Unit

1742

Tech Center

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

Assignee

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 56% of cases after interview

— +35.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 460 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIM, YUNJU View full profile →

Grants 56% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

257 granted / 460 resolved

-4.1% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+35.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

46 currently pending

Career history

506

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

58.9%

+18.9% vs TC avg

§102

13.9%

-26.1% vs TC avg

§112

20.4%

-19.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 460 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

56%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+35.7%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 460 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.