Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/956,731

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

RICHMOND, SCOTT A.

Art Unit

Tech Center

THE BOEING COMPANY

Assignee

The Boeing Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 639 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RICHMOND, SCOTT A. View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

560 granted / 639 resolved

+27.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

665

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

77.7%

+37.7% vs TC avg

§102

13.3%

-26.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 639 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+6.2%)

1y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 639 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.