Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/980,845

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

TRAN, THANG DUC

Art Unit

Tech Center

Torc Robotics, Inc.

Assignee

TORC Robotics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +23.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 479 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRAN, THANG DUC View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

365 granted / 479 resolved

+16.2% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

506

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

89.4%

+49.4% vs TC avg

§102

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 479 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.6%)

1y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 479 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.