Last updated: April 21, 2026

Application No. 18/893,278

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

STOCK JR, GORDON J

Art Unit

2877

Tech Center

AFL Telecommunications LLC

Assignee

Afl Telecommunications LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +18.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 950 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

STOCK JR, GORDON J View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allow Rate

774 granted / 950 resolved

+21.5% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

972

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

§103

42.5%

+2.5% vs TC avg

§102

15.0%

-25.0% vs TC avg

§112

29.4%

-10.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 950 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.0%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 950 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.