Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/891,999

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

FORD, RENE D

Art Unit

3741

Tech Center

RTX Corporation

Assignee

RTX Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +22.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 448 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FORD, RENE D View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

358 granted / 448 resolved

+19.9% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

467

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

66.8%

+26.8% vs TC avg

§102

16.6%

-23.4% vs TC avg

§112

14.7%

-25.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 448 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

May 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.9%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 448 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.