Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/901,937

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

BONZELL, PHILIP J

Art Unit

3642

Tech Center

Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation

Assignee

Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 867 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BONZELL, PHILIP J View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allow Rate

681 granted / 867 resolved

+18.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

899

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

45.4%

+5.4% vs TC avg

§102

28.2%

-11.8% vs TC avg

§112

22.6%

-17.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 867 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Mar 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+12.0%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 867 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.