Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/390,032

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Oct 16, 2019 — provisional 62/916,221 +5 more

Examiner

CHESTNUT, BARRY A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Assignee

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 741 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHESTNUT, BARRY A View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

544 granted / 741 resolved

+13.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

755

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

65.6%

+25.6% vs TC avg

§102

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

§112

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 741 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (+6.2%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 741 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.