Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/893,442

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

MAUPIN, HUGH H

Art Unit

2884

Tech Center

Lenovo (United States) Inc.

Assignee

Lenovo (United States) Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 983 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MAUPIN, HUGH H View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

860 granted / 983 resolved

+27.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

993

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

90.7%

+50.7% vs TC avg

§102

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

§112

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 983 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+6.3%)

2y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 983 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.