Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/982,141

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Examiner

RODRIGUEZ, WILLIAM H

Art Unit

Tech Center

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP.

Assignee

Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 785 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RODRIGUEZ, WILLIAM H View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

706 granted / 785 resolved

+29.9% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

801

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

47.8%

+7.8% vs TC avg

§102

22.1%

-17.9% vs TC avg

§112

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 785 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 20, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 03, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+3.4%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 785 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.