Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/273,946

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Jul 19, 2024 — provisional 63/673,300

Examiner

AHUJA, ANURADHA

Art Unit

3674

Tech Center

Schlumberger Technology Corporation

Assignee

Schlumberger Technology Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +55.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +55.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 514 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AHUJA, ANURADHA View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

373 granted / 514 resolved

+12.6% vs TC avg

Strong +56% interview lift

Without

With

+55.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

528

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

76.0%

+36.0% vs TC avg

§102

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§112

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 514 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+55.8%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 514 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.