Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/921,746

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Examiner

FUNK, ERICA HARTSELL

Art Unit

Tech Center

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Assignee

Lockheed Martin Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 154 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FUNK, ERICA HARTSELL View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

108 granted / 154 resolved

+10.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

182

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

94.6%

+54.6% vs TC avg

§102

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§112

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 154 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/362,246

Patent 12653759

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SUPPOSITORY COMPOUNDS

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/845,500

Patent 12649272

METHODS FOR HEATING A HOT RUNNER OF AN INJECTION MOLDING SYSTEM

1y 9m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

17/689,924

Patent 12622580

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4y 2m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+13.2%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 154 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.