Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/958,903

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

NOUKETCHA, LIONEL W

Art Unit

Tech Center

Torc Robotics, Inc.

Assignee

TORC Robotics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 584 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NOUKETCHA, LIONEL W View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

471 granted / 584 resolved

+20.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

605

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

70.2%

+30.2% vs TC avg

§102

6.9%

-33.1% vs TC avg

§112

20.2%

-19.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 584 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/491,220

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2y 8m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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HEAT EXCHANGE SYSTEM FOR THE THERMAL REGULATION OF A BUILDING

3y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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REFRIGERATOR

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+13.7%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 584 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.