Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/312,242

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Priority

Jul 29, 2019 — provisional 62/880,073 +4 more

Examiner

PATTERSON, SARAH COOPER

Art Unit

1674

Tech Center

The Trustees of Indiana University

Assignee

The Trustees of Indiana University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 58% of cases after interview

— +61.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 33 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PATTERSON, SARAH COOPER View full profile →

Grants 58% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

19 granted / 33 resolved

-2.4% vs TC avg

Strong +61% interview lift

Without

With

+61.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 11m

Avg Prosecution

58 currently pending

Career history

104

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§103

41.5%

+1.5% vs TC avg

§102

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§112

18.8%

-21.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 33 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

Jan 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 01, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

58%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+61.3%)

3y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 33 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.