Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/901,335

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

MCCLENDON, SANZA L

Art Unit

1765

Tech Center

TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH

Assignee

TE Connectivity Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1236 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCCLENDON, SANZA L View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

997 granted / 1236 resolved

+20.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

1260

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

59.5%

+19.5% vs TC avg

§102

11.7%

-28.3% vs TC avg

§112

12.8%

-27.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1236 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+10.5%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1236 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.