Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/345,142

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Priority

Sep 30, 2024 — provisional 63/701,076

Examiner

KONOPELSKI SNAVEL, SARA ELIZABETH

Art Unit

1658

Tech Center

Northwestern University

Assignee

Northwestern University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 25% of cases after interview

— +31.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 24 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KONOPELSKI SNAVEL, SARA ELIZABETH View full profile →

Grants only 25% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

6 granted / 24 resolved

-35.0% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+31.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

49 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

30.3%

-9.7% vs TC avg

§102

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

§112

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 24 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

May 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 3 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

25%

Grant Probability

56%

With Interview (+31.1%)

3y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 24 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.