Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/829,961

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Examiner

KUMAR, VINOD

Art Unit

1663

Tech Center

M.S. Technologies, L.L.C.

Assignee

M.S. TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +20.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1418 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KUMAR, VINOD View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1171 granted / 1418 resolved

+22.6% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

1441

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

§103

19.3%

-20.7% vs TC avg

§102

16.4%

-23.6% vs TC avg

§112

47.0%

+7.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1418 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

Mar 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.4%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1418 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.