Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/903,472

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

SCHMIDT, KARI L

Art Unit

2439

Tech Center

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Assignee

Wells Fargo Bank N A

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +43.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 738 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SCHMIDT, KARI L View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allow Rate

548 granted / 738 resolved

+14.3% vs TC avg

Strong +43% interview lift

Without

With

+43.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

764

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

16.6%

-23.4% vs TC avg

§103

49.5%

+9.5% vs TC avg

§102

11.7%

-28.3% vs TC avg

§112

12.4%

-27.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 738 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Jan 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+43.1%)

3y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 738 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.