Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/966,181

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Priority

Sep 29, 2024 — CN 202411372695.6

Examiner

ZHANG, RICHARD Z

Art Unit

1714

Tech Center

Shandong University of Science and Technology

Assignee

Shandong University Of Science And Technology

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 64% of cases after interview

— +67.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 186 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZHANG, RICHARD Z View full profile →

Grants 64% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

119 granted / 186 resolved

+4.0% vs TC avg

Strong +67% interview lift

Without

With

+67.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

214

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

45.9%

+5.9% vs TC avg

§102

12.1%

-27.9% vs TC avg

§112

33.9%

-6.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 186 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

64%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+67.0%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 186 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.