Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/942,806

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Examiner

MUDD, HENRY HOOPER

Art Unit

Tech Center

Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Limited

Assignee

Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +24.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 333 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

233 granted / 333 resolved

+10.0% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

364

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

82.3%

+42.3% vs TC avg

§102

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§112

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 333 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+24.1%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 333 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.