Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/906,771

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

DEANE JR, WILLIAM J

Art Unit

2693

Tech Center

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Assignee

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 860 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DEANE JR, WILLIAM J View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

711 granted / 860 resolved

+22.7% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+2.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

879

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

§103

63.7%

+23.7% vs TC avg

§102

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

§112

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 860 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Apr 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+2.1%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 860 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.