Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/973,622

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

DARNELL, BAILEIGH K

Art Unit

1743

Tech Center

The Boeing Company

Assignee

The Boeing Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 372 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 70% — above average

Career Allow Rate

259 granted / 372 resolved

+9.6% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 12m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

402

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

49.5%

+9.5% vs TC avg

§102

20.0%

-20.0% vs TC avg

§112

25.5%

-14.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 372 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Mar 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 10, 2026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 03, 2026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jan 20, 2026

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

70%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+26.4%)

2y 12m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 372 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.