Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/886,742

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

SWEARINGEN, JEFFREY R

Art Unit

2445

Tech Center

Sony Group Corporation

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 676 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SWEARINGEN, JEFFREY R View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allow Rate

514 granted / 676 resolved

+16.0% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

698

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.2%

-27.8% vs TC avg

§103

45.8%

+5.8% vs TC avg

§102

18.3%

-21.7% vs TC avg

§112

15.3%

-24.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 676 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Nov 22, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Dec 17, 2025

Response Filed

Jan 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Feb 10, 2026

Response Filed

Mar 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+22.4%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 676 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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Interview Optional

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