Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/312,232

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

CARROLL, DAVID P.

Art Unit

3674

Tech Center

G&H Diversified Manufacturing LP

Assignee

G&H Diversified Manufacturing LP

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 690 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CARROLL, DAVID P. View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allow Rate

554 granted / 690 resolved

+20.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

698

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

36.4%

-3.6% vs TC avg

§102

24.1%

-15.9% vs TC avg

§112

31.3%

-8.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 690 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+14.5%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 690 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.