Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 19/544,207

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Aug 30, 2016 — provisional 62/381,544 +4 more

Examiner

FRONDA, CHRISTIAN L

Art Unit

Tech Center

KetoneAid, Inc.

Assignee

Ketoneaid Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1348 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FRONDA, CHRISTIAN L View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1113 granted / 1348 resolved

+22.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

46 currently pending

Career history

1388

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

28.7%

-11.3% vs TC avg

§102

7.2%

-32.8% vs TC avg

§112

22.8%

-17.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1348 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+14.1%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1348 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.