Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/379,153

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Nov 18, 2024 — provisional 63/721,582

Examiner

CARROLL, DAVID P.

Art Unit

Tech Center

Grant Prideco, Inc.

Assignee

Grant Prideco Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 696 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CARROLL, DAVID P. View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

559 granted / 696 resolved

+20.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

704

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

72.7%

+32.7% vs TC avg

§102

8.3%

-31.7% vs TC avg

§112

16.0%

-24.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 696 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+14.5%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 696 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.