Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/352,151

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Jun 11, 2020 — provisional 63/037,833 +2 more

Examiner

MICHENER, BLAKE E

Art Unit

3676

Tech Center

Schlumberger Technology Corporation

Assignee

Schlumberger Technology Corporation

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.5% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 77% grant rate with +25.5% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

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

17 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

May 14, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

May 20, 2026

Interview Requested

Jun 09, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jun 09, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Jun 10, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Jun 17, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/990,198

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1y 6m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/141,184

Patent 12655755

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3y 1m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

19/185,136

Patent 12655598

Vibratory grouting rod with drilling and vibrating functions and method for using the same

1y 1m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

19/075,140

Patent 12637910

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1y 2m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.5%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

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