Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/003,420

Untitled Application

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Examiner

RHEE, ROY B

Art Unit

Tech Center

Torc Robotics, Inc.

Assignee

TORC Robotics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +23.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 148 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RHEE, ROY B View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

101 granted / 148 resolved

+8.2% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

189

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

87.1%

+47.1% vs TC avg

§102

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§112

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 148 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/817,407

Patent 12589731

IN-VEHICLE APPARATUS

1y 7m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

18/425,827

Patent 12566022

DRONE SNOWMAKING AUTOMATION

2y 1m to grant Granted Mar 03, 2026

18/124,527

Patent 12559265

Off-Channel Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Remote ID Beaconing

2y 11m to grant Granted Feb 24, 2026

18/199,164

Patent 12550961

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF A SMART HELMET

2y 9m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026

18/623,656

Patent 12542065

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT VEHICLE STATE AWARENESS

1y 10m to grant Granted Feb 03, 2026

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

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+23.8%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 148 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.