Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/072,630

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Sep 27, 2024 — provisional 63/699,893

Examiner

ZARNEKE, DAVID A

Art Unit

2891

Tech Center

Apple Inc.

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 809 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZARNEKE, DAVID A View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

573 granted / 809 resolved

+10.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+10.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

48 currently pending

Career history

849

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

85.2%

+45.2% vs TC avg

§102

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 809 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Jun 15, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+10.7%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 809 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.