Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/226,032

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

FERREIRA, CATHERINE M

Art Unit

3732

Tech Center

Riddell, Inc.

Assignee

Riddell Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 38% of cases after interview

— +33.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 440 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FERREIRA, CATHERINE M View full profile →

Grants only 38% of cases

Career Allow Rate

168 granted / 440 resolved

-21.8% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+33.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 5m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

475

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

§103

47.4%

+7.4% vs TC avg

§102

17.1%

-22.9% vs TC avg

§112

27.1%

-12.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 440 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Dec 12, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

38%

Grant Probability

71%

With Interview (+33.1%)

4y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 440 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.