Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/909,417

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

SEABE, JUSTIN D

Art Unit

3745

Tech Center

General Electric Company

Assignee

General Electric Company

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +24.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 782 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SEABE, JUSTIN D View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

560 granted / 782 resolved

+11.6% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

818

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

89.1%

+49.1% vs TC avg

§102

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§112

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 782 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Oct 22, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jan 22, 2026

Response Filed

Apr 27, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+24.5%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 782 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.