Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/974,636

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Priority

Oct 16, 2024 — provisional 63/708,155

Examiner

DOBBS, KRISTIN SENSMEIER

Art Unit

2488

Tech Center

Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Assignee

Amazon Technologies Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 60% of cases after interview

— +15.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 301 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DOBBS, KRISTIN SENSMEIER View full profile →

Grants 60% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

181 granted / 301 resolved

At TC average

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 10m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

308

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

93.6%

+53.6% vs TC avg

§102

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 301 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

60%

Grant Probability

76%

With Interview (+15.7%)

3y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 301 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.