Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/915,509

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Examiner

TSUI, YUNG-SHENG M

Art Unit

1684

Tech Center

Concept Laser GmbH

Assignee

Concept Laser GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 523 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TSUI, YUNG-SHENG M View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allow Rate

343 granted / 523 resolved

+5.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

558

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

35.7%

-4.3% vs TC avg

§102

28.6%

-11.4% vs TC avg

§112

23.0%

-17.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 523 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

Feb 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

72%

With Interview (+5.9%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 523 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.