Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/930,169

Untitled Application

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Examiner

RENNER, CRAIG A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Headway Technologies, Inc.

Assignee

Headway Technologies Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +17.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 829 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RENNER, CRAIG A View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

698 granted / 829 resolved

+24.2% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

850

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

64.9%

+24.9% vs TC avg

§102

12.4%

-27.6% vs TC avg

§112

16.8%

-23.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 829 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Patent 12658203

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1y 8m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

19/021,851

Patent 12646529

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1y 4m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/618,589

Patent 12633311

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2y 1m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/959,957

Patent 12620412

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1y 5m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.6%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 829 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.