Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/352,012

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Oct 07, 2024 — provisional 63/704,504

Examiner

VARMA, ASHISH K

Art Unit

3674

Tech Center

CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.

Assignee

Chevron Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +32.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 462 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VARMA, ASHISH K View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

344 granted / 462 resolved

+14.5% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+32.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

476

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

94.1%

+54.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§112

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 462 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Jul 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.6%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 462 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.