Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/970,533

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

PATEL, SHARDUL D

Art Unit

Tech Center

Torc Robotics, Inc.

Assignee

TORC Robotics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 781 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

683 granted / 781 resolved

+27.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

794

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

§103

63.0%

+23.0% vs TC avg

§102

15.8%

-24.2% vs TC avg

§112

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 781 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+12.9%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 781 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.