Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/377,107

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Priority

Aug 01, 2023 — divisional of 18/363,421

Examiner

POLLOCK, AUSTIN M

Art Unit

1738

Tech Center

KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS

Assignee

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 52% of cases after interview

— +36.8% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 227 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

POLLOCK, AUSTIN M View full profile →

Grants 52% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

118 granted / 227 resolved

-8.0% vs TC avg

Strong +37% interview lift

Without

With

+36.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

286

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

83.7%

+43.7% vs TC avg

§102

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

§112

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 227 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Feb 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

52%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+36.8%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 227 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.