Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/212,025

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Feb 21, 2020 — continuation of 11/691,924 +1 more

Examiner

VETERE, ROBERT A

Art Unit

Tech Center

RTX Corporation

Assignee

RTX Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 884 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VETERE, ROBERT A View full profile →

Grants 61% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

539 granted / 884 resolved

+1.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

48 currently pending

Career history

934

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

85.9%

+45.9% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 884 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

61%

Grant Probability

74%

With Interview (+12.7%)

3y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 884 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.