Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/270,694

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Priority

Jul 16, 2024 — provisional 63/671,899

Examiner

DAM, DUSTIN Q

Art Unit

1721

Tech Center

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Assignee

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 23% of cases after interview

— +24.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 705 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DAM, DUSTIN Q View full profile →

Grants only 23% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

159 granted / 705 resolved

-37.4% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+24.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 7m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

739

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

77.2%

+37.2% vs TC avg

§102

19.7%

-20.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 705 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

23%

Grant Probability

48%

With Interview (+24.9%)

4y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 705 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.