Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/916,588

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

HOLMES, JUSTIN

Art Unit

3655

Tech Center

ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC

Assignee

ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1274 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOLMES, JUSTIN View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1136 granted / 1274 resolved

+29.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

1294

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

41.4%

+1.4% vs TC avg

§102

23.7%

-16.3% vs TC avg

§112

25.0%

-15.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1274 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Aug 02, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Nov 06, 2025

Response Filed

Feb 17, 2026

Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+9.6%)

2y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 1274 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.