Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/999,917

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Examiner

BONZELL, PHILIP J

Art Unit

Tech Center

The Boeing Company

Assignee

The Boeing Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 880 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BONZELL, PHILIP J View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

690 granted / 880 resolved

+18.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

905

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

83.9%

+43.9% vs TC avg

§102

7.6%

-32.4% vs TC avg

§112

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 880 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+12.0%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 880 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.