Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/953,918

Untitled Application

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Examiner

ITSKOVICH, MIKHAIL

Art Unit

Tech Center

Textron Inc.

Assignee

Textron Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 36% of cases after interview

— +24.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 591 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants only 36% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

210 granted / 591 resolved

-24.5% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 0m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

656

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

85.6%

+45.6% vs TC avg

§102

10.7%

-29.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 591 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 22, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jan 05, 2026

Response Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

36%

Grant Probability

60%

With Interview (+24.1%)

4y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 591 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.