Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/406,643

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

NILSSON, ERIC

Art Unit

2151

Tech Center

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Assignee

3M Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 497 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allow Rate

411 granted / 497 resolved

+22.7% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

525

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

25.2%

-14.8% vs TC avg

§103

38.8%

-1.2% vs TC avg

§102

17.4%

-22.6% vs TC avg

§112

8.9%

-31.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 497 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Feb 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.8%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 497 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.