Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/365,658

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Dec 27, 2023 — divisional of 18/397,598

Examiner

HANEY, NOAH JAMES

Art Unit

2877

Tech Center

KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS

Assignee

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +31.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 96 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HANEY, NOAH JAMES View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

76 granted / 96 resolved

+19.2% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+31.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

111

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§103

78.4%

+38.4% vs TC avg

§102

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§112

15.5%

-24.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 96 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Mar 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+31.7%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 96 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.