Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/397,109

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Examiner

SIFFORD, JEFFREY MARK

Art Unit

1671

Tech Center

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

Assignee

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 83 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 59% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

49 granted / 83 resolved

-1.0% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+31.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

120

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§103

32.8%

-7.2% vs TC avg

§102

16.2%

-23.8% vs TC avg

§112

31.0%

-9.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 83 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

Feb 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 18, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Mar 18, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

59%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+31.1%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 83 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.