Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/437,965

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Sep 01, 2023 — divisional of 18/460,101

Examiner

MENON, KRISHNAN S

Art Unit

Tech Center

KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS

Assignee

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1499 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MENON, KRISHNAN S View full profile →

Grants 60% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

897 granted / 1499 resolved

At TC average

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

63 currently pending

Career history

1559

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

83.6%

+43.6% vs TC avg

§102

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

§112

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1499 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

60%

Grant Probability

72%

With Interview (+11.9%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1499 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.