Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/995,368

CLEANLINESS STATE VISUALIZATIONS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 16, 2025

Priority

Jul 20, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTUS2022037717 +1 more

Examiner

MCCORMACK, THOMAS S

Art Unit

2686

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

HP Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 700 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCCORMACK, THOMAS S View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

560 granted / 700 resolved

+18.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+3.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

714

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

87.5%

+47.5% vs TC avg

§102

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 700 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 16, 2025

Application Filed

Mar 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 07, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+3.6%)

2y 0m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 700 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.