Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/297,863

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Aug 13, 2024 — provisional 63/682,464

Examiner

ROZANSKI, MICHAEL T

Art Unit

Tech Center

California Institute of Technology

Assignee

California Institute of Technology

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +28.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 913 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROZANSKI, MICHAEL T View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

631 granted / 913 resolved

+9.1% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

947

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

61.2%

+21.2% vs TC avg

§102

13.0%

-27.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 913 resolved cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+28.5%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 913 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.