Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/385,240

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Nov 13, 2024 — provisional 63/720,038 +1 more

Examiner

FOSTER, NICHOLAS L

Art Unit

Tech Center

Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLC

Assignee

Vulcan Industrial Holdings LLC

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +25.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 755 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FOSTER, NICHOLAS L View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

569 granted / 755 resolved

+15.4% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

781

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

69.4%

+29.4% vs TC avg

§102

23.6%

-16.4% vs TC avg

§112

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 755 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 14, 2026

Response Filed

Apr 30, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.3%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 755 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.