Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/941,755

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Oct 05, 2022 — continuation of 12/188,374

Examiner

BROCKMAN, ELDON T

Art Unit

Tech Center

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Assignee

General Electric Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 704 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BROCKMAN, ELDON T View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

601 granted / 704 resolved

+25.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

718

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

60.8%

+20.8% vs TC avg

§102

24.9%

-15.1% vs TC avg

§112

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 704 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/946,122

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+5.9%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 704 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.