Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/009,166

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Examiner

KIDWELL, KAITLYN ELIZABETH

Art Unit

Tech Center

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Assignee

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +17.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 47 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIDWELL, KAITLYN ELIZABETH View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

37 granted / 47 resolved

+18.7% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

93.9%

+53.9% vs TC avg

§102

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 47 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+17.9%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 47 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.