Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/906,248

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

CHABREYRIE, RODOLPHE ANDRE

Art Unit

3761

Tech Center

RTX Corporation

Assignee

RTX Corporation

OA Round

4 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +22.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 259 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHABREYRIE, RODOLPHE ANDRE View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

220 granted / 259 resolved

+24.9% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

276

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

90.3%

+50.3% vs TC avg

§102

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§112

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 259 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Show 2 earlier events

Aug 19, 2025

Response Filed

Sep 15, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Nov 14, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Dec 15, 2025

Request for Continued Examination

Dec 16, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Dec 22, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 20, 2026

Response Filed

May 11, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

4-5

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.3%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 259 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.