Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/910,635

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

JOHNSON-CALDERON, FRANK J

Art Unit

2425

Tech Center

Paul M. Herring

Assignee

Paul M Herring

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 57% of cases after interview

— +20.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 222 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JOHNSON-CALDERON, FRANK J View full profile →

Grants 57% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

127 granted / 222 resolved

-2.8% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

244

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§103

67.1%

+27.1% vs TC avg

§102

16.9%

-23.1% vs TC avg

§112

7.2%

-32.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 222 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Mar 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 2m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

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2y 6m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

17/861,998

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3y 8m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

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Patent 12573219

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2y 3m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

57%

Grant Probability

77%

With Interview (+20.0%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 222 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.