Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 19/478,911

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

May 05, 2023 — SE 2330204-5 +2 more

Examiner

LONG, ROBERT FRANKLIN

Art Unit

3731

Tech Center

ATLAS COPCO INDUSTRIAL TECHNIQUE AB

Assignee

Atlas Copco Industrial Technique AB

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +21.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1099 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LONG, ROBERT FRANKLIN View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

787 granted / 1099 resolved

+11.6% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

70 currently pending

Career history

1169

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

36.5%

-3.5% vs TC avg

§102

32.2%

-7.8% vs TC avg

§112

20.5%

-19.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1099 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Mar 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+21.3%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1099 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.