Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/910,346

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

WOOD, DOUGLAS S

Art Unit

3672

Tech Center

WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLC

Assignee

Weatherford Technology Holdings LLC

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 487 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WOOD, DOUGLAS S View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allow Rate

381 granted / 487 resolved

+18.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

506

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

41.2%

+1.2% vs TC avg

§102

44.6%

+4.6% vs TC avg

§112

10.9%

-29.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 487 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Jun 25, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Aug 26, 2025

Response Filed

Nov 24, 2025

Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+11.4%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 487 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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