Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 18/868,282

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

May 25, 2023 — nonprovisional of PCTUS2023023503

Examiner

UNDERWOOD, JARREAS C

Art Unit

Tech Center

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Assignee

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +22.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 489 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

UNDERWOOD, JARREAS C View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

386 granted / 489 resolved

+18.9% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

519

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

88.6%

+48.6% vs TC avg

§102

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§112

7.6%

-32.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 489 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.0%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 489 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.