Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/952,171

Untitled Application

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Examiner

MUDWILDER, MICHELLE MARIE PETERS

Art Unit

Tech Center

OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY

Assignee

Otis Elevator Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +30.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 154 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MUDWILDER, MICHELLE MARIE PETERS View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

108 granted / 154 resolved

+10.1% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+30.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

181

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

83.3%

+43.3% vs TC avg

§102

7.1%

-32.9% vs TC avg

§112

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 154 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (signed)

May 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.7%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 154 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.