Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/914,363

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

AFZALI, SARANG

Art Unit

3726

Tech Center

RTX Corporation

Assignee

RTX Corporation

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +45.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +45.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 931 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

682 granted / 931 resolved

+13.3% vs TC avg

Strong +45% interview lift

Without

With

+45.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

965

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

67.0%

+27.0% vs TC avg

§102

9.7%

-30.3% vs TC avg

§112

16.3%

-23.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 931 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Oct 14, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jan 14, 2026

Response Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Jun 19, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+45.2%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 931 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.