Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 18/939,491

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Examiner

SHUM, KENT N

Art Unit

Tech Center

KING SAUD UNIVERSITY

Assignee

King Saud University

OA Round

4 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 32% of cases after interview

— +46.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 108 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHUM, KENT N View full profile →

Grants only 32% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

34 granted / 108 resolved

-28.5% vs TC avg

Strong +47% interview lift

Without

With

+46.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

49 currently pending

Career history

176

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

84.0%

+44.0% vs TC avg

§102

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§112

10.3%

-29.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 108 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 15, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 14, 2025

Response Filed

Aug 08, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Nov 10, 2025

Request for Continued Examination

Nov 16, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Dec 18, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 18, 2026

Response Filed

Apr 20, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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3y 2m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

4-5

Expected OA Rounds

32%

Grant Probability

78%

With Interview (+46.7%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 108 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.