Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/884,538

Untitled Application

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Filed

1700

Examiner

WEDDLE, ALEXANDER MARION

Art Unit

1712

Tech Center

KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS

Assignee

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 63% of cases after interview

— +26.4% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 935 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WEDDLE, ALEXANDER MARION View full profile →

Grants 63% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

591 granted / 935 resolved

+3.2% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

998

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

66.1%

+26.1% vs TC avg

§102

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

§112

21.0%

-19.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 935 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Apr 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

63%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+26.4%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 935 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.