Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/950,951

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

VICARY, KEITH E

Art Unit

2183

Tech Center

Apple Inc.

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +41.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 683 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VICARY, KEITH E View full profile →

Grants 58% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

393 granted / 683 resolved

-2.5% vs TC avg

Strong +41% interview lift

Without

With

+41.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

725

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.7%

-31.3% vs TC avg

§103

34.0%

-6.0% vs TC avg

§102

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

§112

37.6%

-2.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 683 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Nov 12, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Jan 08, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jan 08, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Feb 12, 2026

Response Filed

Mar 09, 2026

Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

58%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+41.2%)

3y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 683 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.