Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/882,974

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

YI, STELLA KIM

Art Unit

1742

Tech Center

Shenzhen University

Assignee

Shenzhen University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 954 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 70% — above average

Career Allow Rate

672 granted / 954 resolved

+10.4% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+29.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

975

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

47.5%

+7.5% vs TC avg

§102

31.9%

-8.1% vs TC avg

§112

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 954 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Jan 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 20, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+29.3%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 954 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.