Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/384,467

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

ZARNEKE, DAVID A

Art Unit

2891

Tech Center

ETRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Assignee

Etron Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.7% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 803 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZARNEKE, DAVID A View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allow Rate

568 granted / 803 resolved

+10.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+10.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

835

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

59.3%

+19.3% vs TC avg

§102

24.5%

-15.5% vs TC avg

§112

7.2%

-32.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 803 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Mar 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

81%

With Interview (+10.7%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 803 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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Interview Optional

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