Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/960,743

Untitled Application

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Examiner

SU, STEPHANIE T

Art Unit

Tech Center

Textron Inc.

Assignee

Textron Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +30.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 150 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SU, STEPHANIE T View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

102 granted / 150 resolved

+8.0% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

181

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

89.9%

+49.9% vs TC avg

§102

7.6%

-32.4% vs TC avg

§112

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 150 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+30.5%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 150 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.