Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/120,705

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

ANDREWS, DAVID L

Art Unit

3672

Tech Center

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC

Assignee

BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 968 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ANDREWS, DAVID L View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allow Rate

694 granted / 968 resolved

+11.7% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

994

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

41.7%

+1.7% vs TC avg

§102

26.5%

-13.5% vs TC avg

§112

22.1%

-17.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 968 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+16.0%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 968 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.