Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 19/339,784

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Oct 09, 2024 — CN 202411400852.X

Examiner

YAO, THEODORE N

Art Unit

3676

Tech Center

CHONGQING UNIVERSITY

Assignee

Chongqing University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +36.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +36.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 278 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

188 granted / 278 resolved

+7.6% vs TC avg

Strong +37% interview lift

Without

With

+36.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

50 currently pending

Career history

328

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

43.3%

+3.3% vs TC avg

§102

21.1%

-18.9% vs TC avg

§112

30.3%

-9.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 278 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Feb 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+36.9%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 278 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.