Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/121,323

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

SMITH, JACOB A

Art Unit

3731

Tech Center

Signode Industrial Group LLC

Assignee

Signode Industrial Group LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.7% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 332 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SMITH, JACOB A View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allow Rate

268 granted / 332 resolved

+20.7% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

357

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

49.9%

+9.9% vs TC avg

§102

27.5%

-12.5% vs TC avg

§112

18.7%

-21.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 332 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Mar 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+19.7%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 332 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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