Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/894,316

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

KING, CURTIS J

Art Unit

2685

Tech Center

Zebra Technologies Corporation

Assignee

Zebra Technologies Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 800 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KING, CURTIS J View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allow Rate

544 granted / 800 resolved

+8.0% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+29.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

830

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§103

55.6%

+15.6% vs TC avg

§102

12.5%

-27.5% vs TC avg

§112

19.3%

-20.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 800 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Feb 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+29.9%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 800 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.