Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/845,091

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Mar 24, 2022 — GB 2204176.8 +1 more

Examiner

CLARK, CHRISTOPHER JAY

Art Unit

2838

Tech Center

EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED

Assignee

Emerson Electric Co.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +22.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 748 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CLARK, CHRISTOPHER JAY View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

566 granted / 748 resolved

+15.7% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

765

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

76.2%

+36.2% vs TC avg

§102

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

§112

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 748 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.9%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 748 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.