Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/907,000

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

PATEL, MANGLESH M

Art Unit

3665

Tech Center

Torc Robotics, Inc.

Assignee

Torc Robotics, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 693 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PATEL, MANGLESH M View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allow Rate

515 granted / 693 resolved

+14.3% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 11m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

724

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

15.7%

-24.3% vs TC avg

§103

38.4%

-1.6% vs TC avg

§102

25.4%

-14.6% vs TC avg

§112

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 693 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Dec 27, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 18, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Mar 18, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+18.2%)

3y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 693 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.