Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/327,750

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Sep 16, 2024 — provisional 63/695,169

Examiner

MICHENER, BLAKE E

Art Unit

3676

Tech Center

CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Assignee

ConocoPhillips Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +25.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 878 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MICHENER, BLAKE E View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

677 granted / 878 resolved

+17.1% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

900

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

66.2%

+26.2% vs TC avg

§102

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

§112

11.3%

-28.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 878 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.5%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 878 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.