Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 19/179,366

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

May 27, 2022 — provisional 63/346,372 +6 more

Examiner

ROGERS, ADAM D

Art Unit

Tech Center

Kerr Machine Co.

Assignee

Kerr Machine Co.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +22.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1381 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROGERS, ADAM D View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1135 granted / 1381 resolved

+22.2% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

1403

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

50.4%

+10.4% vs TC avg

§102

9.1%

-30.9% vs TC avg

§112

38.9%

-1.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1381 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.6%)

2y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1381 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.