Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/978,753

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

NORRIS, URSULA LEE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Textron Inc.

Assignee

Textron Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 57 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

49 granted / 57 resolved

+26.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

13.2%

-26.8% vs TC avg

§103

62.6%

+22.6% vs TC avg

§102

11.6%

-28.4% vs TC avg

§112

12.6%

-27.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 57 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+8.2%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 57 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.