Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/894,190

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

BRINDLEY, TIMOTHY J

Art Unit

3636

Tech Center

KRUEGER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Assignee

Krueger International Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1181 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BRINDLEY, TIMOTHY J View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

959 granted / 1181 resolved

+21.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

53 currently pending

Career history

1234

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

42.2%

+2.2% vs TC avg

§102

31.0%

-9.0% vs TC avg

§112

22.7%

-17.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1181 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Feb 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+7.8%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1181 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.