Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/901,074

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

MILLER, JONATHAN

Art Unit

1772

Tech Center

KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS

Assignee

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +18.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 939 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MILLER, JONATHAN View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

751 granted / 939 resolved

+20.0% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

970

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

55.1%

+15.1% vs TC avg

§102

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§112

18.6%

-21.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 939 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.7%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 939 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.