Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/972,231

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Priority

Sep 06, 2024 — provisional 63/691,633

Examiner

YANG, JAMES J

Art Unit

2686

Tech Center

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Assignee

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 57% of cases after interview

— +22.6% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 731 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

YANG, JAMES J View full profile →

Grants 57% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

416 granted / 731 resolved

-3.1% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

777

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

88.3%

+48.3% vs TC avg

§102

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§112

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 731 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Jul 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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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

57%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (+22.6%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 731 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.