Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/892,753

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

SWANSON, ANDREW L

Art Unit

1745

Tech Center

General Electric Company

Assignee

General Electric Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 321 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SWANSON, ANDREW L View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

212 granted / 321 resolved

+6.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

345

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

83.2%

+43.2% vs TC avg

§102

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§112

7.1%

-32.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 321 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

78%

With Interview (+11.6%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 321 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.