Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/913,964

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

YAO, THEODORE N

Art Unit

3676

Tech Center

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC

Assignee

BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +36.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 278 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

YAO, THEODORE N View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allow Rate

188 granted / 278 resolved

+7.6% vs TC avg

Strong +37% interview lift

Without

With

+36.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 12m

Avg Prosecution

50 currently pending

Career history

328

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

43.3%

+3.3% vs TC avg

§102

21.1%

-18.9% vs TC avg

§112

30.3%

-9.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 278 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Oct 06, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Dec 29, 2025

Interview Requested

Jan 06, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Jan 06, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 24, 2026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+36.9%)

2y 12m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 278 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.