Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/005,815

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Examiner

GOMBERG, BENJAMIN S

Art Unit

Tech Center

WHG Properties, LLC

Assignee

WHG Properties LLC

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +29.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 519 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

347 granted / 519 resolved

+6.9% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+29.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

544

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

76.8%

+36.8% vs TC avg

§102

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

§112

10.9%

-29.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 519 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 19, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Dec 19, 2025

Response Filed

Mar 25, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 5m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/541,720

Patent 12644665

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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2y 4m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+29.2%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 519 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.