Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/234,709

Untitled Application

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Filed

1700

Examiner

BUCK, LINDSEY A

Art Unit

1728

Tech Center

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Assignee

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 49% of cases after interview

— +33.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 679 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BUCK, LINDSEY A View full profile →

Grants 49% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

332 granted / 679 resolved

-11.1% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+33.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

720

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

42.3%

+2.3% vs TC avg

§102

25.5%

-14.5% vs TC avg

§112

24.8%

-15.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 679 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

49%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+33.9%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 679 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.