Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 17/805,097

ELECTRODE DRESSING SYSTEM FOR SPOT WELDING PRESS-HARDENED STEELS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 02, 2022

Examiner

WHITMIRE, ERIC DANIEL

Art Unit

3722

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Cutter Solutions International LLC

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +34.3% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 68% grant rate with +34.3% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 71 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WHITMIRE, ERIC DANIEL View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

48 granted / 71 resolved

-2.4% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+34.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

74.8%

+34.8% vs TC avg

§102

9.9%

-30.1% vs TC avg

§112

12.9%

-27.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 71 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Show 3 earlier events

May 05, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

May 05, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

May 22, 2025

Response Filed

Sep 11, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Sep 27, 2025

Interview Requested

Oct 09, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Oct 09, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

Oct 21, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/954,669

Patent 12623294

PROCESSING TOOL

3y 7m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

17/580,786

Patent 12611744

SPINDLE AND CUTTING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME

4y 3m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

17/428,642

Patent 12605776

MILLING TOOL FOR SEATING A SCREW IN A DENTAL STRUCTURE

4y 8m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

17/634,756

Patent 12599973

STRUCTURE AND CHUCK

4y 2m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

17/761,790

Patent 12594609

HYDRO CHUCK

4y 0m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+34.3%)

3y 5m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 71 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.