Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/830,504

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Examiner

ZHENG, LI

Art Unit

1662

Tech Center

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

Assignee

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

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1260 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1055 granted / 1260 resolved

+23.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

1293

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§103

15.3%

-24.7% vs TC avg

§102

21.6%

-18.4% vs TC avg

§112

49.7%

+9.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1260 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

Feb 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+13.2%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1260 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.