Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/936,540

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Examiner

COZART, JERMIE E

Art Unit

Tech Center

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Assignee

Lockheed Martin Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 915 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

COZART, JERMIE E View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

766 granted / 915 resolved

+23.7% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

933

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

43.7%

+3.7% vs TC avg

§102

17.5%

-22.5% vs TC avg

§112

30.5%

-9.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 915 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+3.2%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 915 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.