Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/906,714

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Examiner

SHECHTMAN, SEAN P

Art Unit

Tech Center

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

Assignee

Halliburton Energy Services Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +22.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 878 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHECHTMAN, SEAN P View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

659 granted / 878 resolved

+15.1% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

896

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

§103

63.8%

+23.8% vs TC avg

§102

19.3%

-20.7% vs TC avg

§112

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 878 resolved cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+22.4%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 878 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.