Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/944,712

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

DODDS, SCOTT

Art Unit

1746

Tech Center

Harbin Engineering University

Assignee

Harbin Engineering University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +34.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 816 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 68% — above average

Career Allow Rate

559 granted / 816 resolved

+8.5% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+34.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 12m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

850

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

48.9%

+8.9% vs TC avg

§102

16.8%

-23.2% vs TC avg

§112

27.2%

-12.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 816 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+34.9%)

2y 12m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 816 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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Interview Optional

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