Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/918,821

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

BUSE, MARK KENNETH

Art Unit

Tech Center

GE Avio S.r.l.

Assignee

GE Avio S.r.l.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 719 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BUSE, MARK KENNETH View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

556 granted / 719 resolved

+17.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

736

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

71.8%

+31.8% vs TC avg

§102

9.7%

-30.3% vs TC avg

§112

16.0%

-24.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 719 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/865,961

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18/433,578

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ALTERNATE LUBRICATION MECHANISM FOR VEHICLE BEARINGS

2y 2m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+9.0%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 719 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.