Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/158,241

Untitled Application

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Filed

3600

Examiner

YANKEY, RYAN ANDREW

Art Unit

3642

Tech Center

Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of the University of Arizona

Assignee

Arizona Board of Regents

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 146 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

YANKEY, RYAN ANDREW View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allow Rate

113 granted / 146 resolved

+17.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

175

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

45.6%

+5.6% vs TC avg

§102

18.7%

-21.3% vs TC avg

§112

28.9%

-11.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 146 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+14.2%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 146 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.