Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/999,444

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

MEILLER, SEAN V

Art Unit

Tech Center

Solar Turbines Incorporated

Assignee

Solar Turbines Incorporated

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +37.7% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 77% grant rate with +37.7% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 135 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MEILLER, SEAN V View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

104 granted / 135 resolved

+17.0% vs TC avg

Strong +38% interview lift

Without

With

+37.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

175

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

93.9%

+53.9% vs TC avg

§102

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 135 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 13, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 02, 2026

Interview Requested

Mar 05, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Mar 05, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Apr 10, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 17, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 10m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+37.7%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 135 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.