Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/891,196

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A WELL VIBRATOR TOOL

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 20, 2024

Priority

Oct 14, 2022 — divisional of 12/163,395

Examiner

BEMKO, TARAS P

Art Unit

3672

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +19.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1088 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BEMKO, TARAS P View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

921 granted / 1088 resolved

+32.7% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

1126

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

75.4%

+35.4% vs TC avg

§102

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

§112

11.2%

-28.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1088 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 20, 2024

Application Filed

Sep 10, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+19.4%)

2y 3m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1088 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.