Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 19/392,073

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

May 12, 2023 — continuation of 12/178,363 +1 more

Examiner

ZADEH, BOB

Art Unit

3754

Tech Center

Simplehuman, LLC

Assignee

Simplehuman LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +39.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +39.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 783 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZADEH, BOB View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

601 granted / 783 resolved

+16.8% vs TC avg

Strong +39% interview lift

Without

With

+39.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

812

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

41.7%

+1.7% vs TC avg

§102

29.1%

-10.9% vs TC avg

§112

23.6%

-16.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 783 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Feb 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+39.1%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 783 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

Strategy Recommendation AI-generated — please review before filing

Prosecution Projections

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