Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/908,743

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

KUMAR, KALYANAVENKA K

Art Unit

3653

Tech Center

TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS, INC.

Assignee

Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 709 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KUMAR, KALYANAVENKA K View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allow Rate

517 granted / 709 resolved

+12.9% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

739

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

54.3%

+14.3% vs TC avg

§102

22.6%

-17.4% vs TC avg

§112

14.8%

-25.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 709 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 04, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Jun 18, 2025

Response Filed

Aug 18, 2025

Final Rejection

Nov 19, 2025

Request for Continued Examination

Dec 04, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Dec 22, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+17.9%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 709 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.