Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/902,382

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

RUPPERT, ERIC S

Art Unit

3763

Tech Center

RTX Corporation

Assignee

RTX Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 59% of cases after interview

— +24.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 762 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RUPPERT, ERIC S View full profile →

Grants 59% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

453 granted / 762 resolved

-0.6% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

45 currently pending

Career history

809

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

84.8%

+44.8% vs TC avg

§102

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

§112

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 762 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

59%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+24.3%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 762 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.