Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/277,691

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

YOUNG, EDWIN

Art Unit

3655

Tech Center

ZF Friedrichshafen AG

Assignee

ZF Friedrichshafen AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 905 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

YOUNG, EDWIN View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allow Rate

826 granted / 905 resolved

+31.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

923

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§103

13.9%

-26.1% vs TC avg

§102

30.0%

-10.0% vs TC avg

§112

42.5%

+2.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 905 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Jan 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+5.8%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 905 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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