Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/891,128

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

YANKEY, RYAN ANDREW

Art Unit

3642

Tech Center

The Boeing Company

Assignee

The Boeing Company

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 158 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

YANKEY, RYAN ANDREW View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

123 granted / 158 resolved

+17.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

181

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

62.2%

+22.2% vs TC avg

§102

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

§112

30.2%

-9.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 158 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Jun 18, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Sep 17, 2025

Response Filed

Oct 02, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Mar 25, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Apr 07, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Jul 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+13.9%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 158 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.