Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/885,940

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

LEONG, NATHAN T

Art Unit

1718

Tech Center

The Boeing Company

Assignee

The Boeing Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 745 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEONG, NATHAN T View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allow Rate

527 granted / 745 resolved

+10.7% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+24.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

762

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

49.6%

+9.6% vs TC avg

§102

14.9%

-25.1% vs TC avg

§112

25.7%

-14.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 745 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Mar 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 14, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Apr 14, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+24.8%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 745 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.