Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/008,121

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Sep 04, 2024 — continuation of 12/202,673

Examiner

CUMBESS, YOLANDA RENEE

Art Unit

3651

Tech Center

Tompkins Robotics, Inc.

Assignee

Tompkins Robotics, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1122 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CUMBESS, YOLANDA RENEE View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

977 granted / 1122 resolved

+27.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

1147

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

65.9%

+25.9% vs TC avg

§102

7.8%

-32.2% vs TC avg

§112

23.7%

-16.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1122 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+8.9%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1122 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.