Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/887,131

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

RINK, RYAN J

Art Unit

3619

Tech Center

Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.

Assignee

Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 470 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RINK, RYAN J View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allow Rate

367 granted / 470 resolved

+18.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

495

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.4%

-32.6% vs TC avg

§103

44.7%

+4.7% vs TC avg

§102

15.7%

-24.3% vs TC avg

§112

25.9%

-14.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 470 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Jan 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 22, 2026

Interview Requested

Apr 07, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Apr 07, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+10.5%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 470 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.