Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/904,715

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

TAWFIK, SAMEH

Art Unit

3731

Tech Center

Weiler Engineering Inc.

Assignee

Weiler Engineering Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 63% of cases after interview

— +31.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 990 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TAWFIK, SAMEH View full profile →

Grants 63% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

622 granted / 990 resolved

+2.8% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+31.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

88 currently pending

Career history

1078

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

52.1%

+12.1% vs TC avg

§102

28.9%

-11.1% vs TC avg

§112

15.3%

-24.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 990 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Jan 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

63%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+31.0%)

3y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 990 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.