Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/863,626

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

May 13, 2022 — provisional 63/341,761 +1 more

Examiner

LAU, MICHAEL J

Art Unit

Tech Center

University of Pittsburgh - Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education

Assignee

University of Pittsburgh

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +23.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 307 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LAU, MICHAEL J View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

218 granted / 307 resolved

+11.0% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

347

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.1%

-32.9% vs TC avg

§103

88.2%

+48.2% vs TC avg

§102

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§112

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 307 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+23.7%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 307 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.