Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 19/335,820

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Sep 20, 2024 — provisional 63/697,191

Examiner

GAY, JENNIFER HAWKINS

Art Unit

3619

Tech Center

Hydril USA Distribution LLC

Assignee

Hydril Usa Distribution LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1189 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1012 granted / 1189 resolved

+25.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

1223

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

36.8%

-3.2% vs TC avg

§102

28.3%

-11.7% vs TC avg

§112

28.6%

-11.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1189 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Mar 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+9.0%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1189 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.