Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/091,323

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Jul 30, 2013 — divisional of 9989154 +4 more

Examiner

GARDNER, NICOLE

Art Unit

3753

Tech Center

Hayward Industries, Inc.

Assignee

Hayward Industries Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +15.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 476 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GARDNER, NICOLE View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

327 granted / 476 resolved

+8.7% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

45 currently pending

Career history

535

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

81.9%

+41.9% vs TC avg

§102

6.9%

-33.1% vs TC avg

§112

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 476 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+15.3%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 476 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.