Last updated: April 17, 2026

Application No. 17/113,003

Systems and Methods for Winching a Load

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 05, 2020

Examiner

WILENSKY, MOSHE K

Art Unit

3726

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

unknown

OA Round

5 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 718 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WILENSKY, MOSHE K View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allow Rate

540 granted / 718 resolved

+5.2% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

758

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

70.4%

+30.4% vs TC avg

§102

8.7%

-31.3% vs TC avg

§112

16.9%

-23.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 718 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 05, 2020

Application Filed

Jun 06, 2023

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jun 06, 2023

Examiner Interview Summary

Jul 01, 2023

Non-Final Rejection

Sep 22, 2023

Examiner Interview Summary

Sep 22, 2023

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Oct 01, 2023

Response Filed

Oct 14, 2023

Final Rejection

Jun 14, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Nov 15, 2024

Request for Continued Examination

Jan 09, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Jan 10, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Jan 29, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

Jan 29, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jan 31, 2025

Response Filed

Feb 12, 2025

Final Rejection

May 27, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

May 27, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

Aug 28, 2025

Request for Continued Examination

Sep 03, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Sep 08, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Sep 10, 2025

Examiner Interview (Telephonic)

Sep 10, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

5-6

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+16.1%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 718 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Systems and Methods for Winching a Load

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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