Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/902,626

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Priority

Aug 21, 2024 — provisional 63/685,582

Examiner

LEE, DOUGLAS

Art Unit

1714

Tech Center

ATS Chemical LLC

Assignee

Ats Chemical LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 649 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEE, DOUGLAS View full profile →

Grants 44% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

286 granted / 649 resolved

-15.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

685

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

56.1%

+16.1% vs TC avg

§102

11.3%

-28.7% vs TC avg

§112

28.1%

-11.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 649 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Mar 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

44%

Grant Probability

59%

With Interview (+14.8%)

3y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 649 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.