Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/013,749

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

PENDLETON, DIONNE

Art Unit

Tech Center

SharkNinja Operating LLC

Assignee

Sharkninja Operating LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +15.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 877 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PENDLETON, DIONNE View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

610 granted / 877 resolved

+9.6% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

903

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

79.7%

+39.7% vs TC avg

§102

8.8%

-31.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 877 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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4y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+15.7%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 877 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.