Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/893,661

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

CARDIMINO, CHRISTOPHER RYAN

Art Unit

3661

Tech Center

Torc Robotics, Inc.

Assignee

TORC Robotics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 60% of cases after interview

— +23.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 97 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CARDIMINO, CHRISTOPHER RYAN View full profile →

Grants 60% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

58 granted / 97 resolved

At TC average

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

124

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§103

91.7%

+51.7% vs TC avg

§102

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 97 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Nov 26, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 17, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

60%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+23.2%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 97 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.