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Last updated: July 11, 2026
Application No. 19/370,991

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
3600
Priority
May 14, 2010 — provisional 61/334,914 +19 more
Examiner
EPPS, TODD MICHAEL
Art Unit
3632
Tech Center
MCS Industries, Inc.
Assignee
Mcs Industries Inc.
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
73%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
2y 4m
Filing → Grant
80%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +7.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.
Based on 976 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

EPPS, TODD MICHAEL View full profile →
Grants 73% — above average
73%
Career Allowance Rate
709 granted / 976 resolved
+12.6% vs TC avg
Moderate +8% lift
Without
With
+7.6%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 4m
Avg Prosecution
23 currently pending
Career history
1008
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
0.6%
-39.4% vs TC avg
§103
47.7%
+7.7% vs TC avg
§102
21.0%
-19.0% vs TC avg
§112
24.6%
-15.4% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 976 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600
Application Filed
May 19, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
73%
Grant Probability
80%
With Interview (+7.6%)
2y 4m
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 976 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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