Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 18/933,818

Untitled Application

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Examiner

LACLAIR, LOGAN EDWARD

Art Unit

Tech Center

KING SAUD UNIVERSITY

Assignee

King Saud University

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +22.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 193 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LACLAIR, LOGAN EDWARD View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

150 granted / 193 resolved

+17.7% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

225

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

72.5%

+32.5% vs TC avg

§102

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

§112

7.2%

-32.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 193 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 18, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 18, 2025

Response Filed

Nov 28, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Apr 28, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Apr 28, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

May 01, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

May 14, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.1%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 193 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.