Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/985,317

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Examiner

BENDIDI, RACHID

Art Unit

Tech Center

Textron Inc.

Assignee

Textron Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +20.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 480 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

377 granted / 480 resolved

+18.5% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+20.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

495

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§103

88.3%

+48.3% vs TC avg

§102

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§112

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 480 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.7%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 480 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.