Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/882,044

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

REID, MICHAEL ROBERT

Art Unit

3753

Tech Center

Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation

Assignee

HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +19.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 684 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

541 granted / 684 resolved

+19.1% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

718

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

65.6%

+25.6% vs TC avg

§102

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

§112

17.8%

-22.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 684 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+19.4%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 684 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.