Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/232,130

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Priority

Jun 10, 2024 — provisional 63/658,416

Examiner

SIMMONS, CHRIS E

Art Unit

1622

Tech Center

Northwestern University

Assignee

Northwestern University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 35% of cases after interview

— +19.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 674 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SIMMONS, CHRIS E View full profile →

Grants only 35% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

233 granted / 674 resolved

-25.4% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 1m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

715

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

70.0%

+30.0% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 674 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

35%

Grant Probability

54%

With Interview (+19.0%)

4y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 674 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.