Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/242,516

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Examiner

ZEMAN, ROBERT A

Art Unit

1645

Tech Center

Washington University

Assignee

Washington University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 54% of cases after interview

— +27.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 766 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZEMAN, ROBERT A View full profile →

Grants 54% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

413 granted / 766 resolved

-6.1% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+27.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

56 currently pending

Career history

822

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§103

21.5%

-18.5% vs TC avg

§102

16.6%

-23.4% vs TC avg

§112

40.8%

+0.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 766 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

Feb 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 24, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

54%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+27.9%)

3y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 766 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.