Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/896,464

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

BAREFORD, KATHERINE A

Art Unit

1718

Tech Center

UOP LLC

Assignee

UOP LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 13% of cases after interview

— +28.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 926 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BAREFORD, KATHERINE A View full profile →

Grants only 13% of cases

Career Allow Rate

123 granted / 926 resolved

-46.7% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 11m

Avg Prosecution

77 currently pending

Career history

1003

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

43.7%

+3.7% vs TC avg

§102

9.6%

-30.4% vs TC avg

§112

35.7%

-4.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 926 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Mar 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

13%

Grant Probability

42%

With Interview (+28.3%)

4y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 926 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.