Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 18/884,316

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Feb 11, 2022 — divisional of 12/117,030

Examiner

FORD, DARRELL CHRISTOPHER

Art Unit

Tech Center

The Boeing Company

Assignee

The Boeing Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +39.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +39.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 575 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FORD, DARRELL CHRISTOPHER View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

438 granted / 575 resolved

+16.2% vs TC avg

Strong +40% interview lift

Without

With

+39.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

606

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

68.3%

+28.3% vs TC avg

§102

10.3%

-29.7% vs TC avg

§112

19.9%

-20.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 575 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

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18/822,652

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1y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/841,672

Patent 12662912

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1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/598,180

Patent 12656160

PRODUCTION FLOW-RATE MEASUREMENT OPTIONS FOR FOOD PROCESS LINES

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/157,840

Patent 12643341

SPOKE REINFORCING METHOD AND REINFORCED STRUCTURE OF SPOKES

3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/495,644

Patent 12644557

CONNECTOR SYSTEM FOR USE IN ULTRA-HIGH VACUUM SYSTEMS

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+39.6%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 575 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.