Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/957,061

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Examiner

WADDY, JONATHAN J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.

Assignee

Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +36.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +36.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 668 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WADDY, JONATHAN J View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

478 granted / 668 resolved

+11.6% vs TC avg

Strong +37% interview lift

Without

With

+36.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

694

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

71.5%

+31.5% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

24.1%

-15.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 668 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/131,253

Patent 12669205

FLOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY FOR DRILLING OPERATIONS

3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/507,594

Patent 12669192

DELUGE VALVE ASSEMBLY

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/731,985

Patent 12649650

Multifunctional Pumping Assembly

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/687,802

Patent 12631263

ACTUATOR FOR A VALVE

2y 2m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/091,633

Patent 12601409

GAS EXHAUST APPARATUS AND INTAKE LINE AUTOMATIC CLOSING APPARATUS USED FOR GAS EXHAUST APPARATUS

3y 3m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+36.9%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 668 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.