Last updated: July 06, 2026

Application No. 18/876,367

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Jun 22, 2022 — DE 10 2022 115 496.3 +1 more

Examiner

NEUBAUER, THOMAS L

Art Unit

Tech Center

Kiekert Aktiengesellschaft

Assignee

Kiekert AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +19.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 499 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NEUBAUER, THOMAS L View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

331 granted / 499 resolved

+6.3% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

536

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

76.1%

+36.1% vs TC avg

§102

13.1%

-26.9% vs TC avg

§112

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 499 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 9m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+19.5%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 499 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.