Last updated: July 06, 2026

Application No. 18/905,116

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

ZADEH, BOB

Art Unit

3754

Tech Center

Brumate, Inc.

Assignee

Brumate Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +38.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +38.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 795 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

613 granted / 795 resolved

+17.1% vs TC avg

Strong +39% interview lift

Without

With

+38.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

815

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

76.0%

+36.0% vs TC avg

§102

11.4%

-28.6% vs TC avg

§112

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 795 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+38.6%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 795 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.