Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/855,430

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Jun 30, 2023 — DK PA202370348 +1 more

Examiner

FREAY, CHARLES GRANT

Art Unit

3746

Tech Center

GRUNDFOS HOLDING A/S

Assignee

GRUNDFOS Holding A/S

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +30.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1251 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FREAY, CHARLES GRANT View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

963 granted / 1251 resolved

+17.0% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+30.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

1276

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

52.9%

+12.9% vs TC avg

§102

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§112

25.8%

-14.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1251 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.6%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1251 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.