Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/420,046

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

DULANEY, KATHLEEN YUAN

Art Unit

2666

Tech Center

3SHAPE A/S

Assignee

3Shape A/S

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 653 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DULANEY, KATHLEEN YUAN View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allow Rate

504 granted / 653 resolved

+17.2% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

688

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

21.3%

-18.7% vs TC avg

§103

33.2%

-6.8% vs TC avg

§102

16.2%

-23.8% vs TC avg

§112

26.4%

-13.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 653 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Mar 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.0%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 653 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.