Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/961,630

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

CAULK, JENNIFER CHRISTINE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Texas Instruments Incorporated

Assignee

Texas Instruments Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 30 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CAULK, JENNIFER CHRISTINE View full profile →

Grants 100% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

30 granted / 30 resolved

+40.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

81.6%

+41.6% vs TC avg

§102

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§112

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 30 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

100%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+0.0%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 30 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.