Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/409,290

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

HAMMOND, ELLEN CHRISTINA

Art Unit

3773

Tech Center

Roger P. Jackson

Assignee

Roger P. Jackson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1026 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HAMMOND, ELLEN CHRISTINA View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allow Rate

799 granted / 1026 resolved

+17.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

1058

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§103

35.6%

-4.4% vs TC avg

§102

33.8%

-6.2% vs TC avg

§112

17.5%

-22.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1026 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+11.9%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1026 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.