Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/932,335

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

CELANI, NICHOLAS P

Art Unit

2449

Tech Center

Lyft, Inc.

Assignee

Lyft Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 46% of cases after interview

— +42.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 455 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CELANI, NICHOLAS P View full profile →

Grants 46% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

208 granted / 455 resolved

-14.3% vs TC avg

Strong +42% interview lift

Without

With

+42.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

495

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

14.7%

-25.3% vs TC avg

§103

49.6%

+9.6% vs TC avg

§102

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§112

24.3%

-15.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 455 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Mar 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 10, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

46%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+42.3%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 455 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.