Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/259,370

Method for Producing a Stack of Magnetic Sheets for a Rotor and/or Stator of an Electric Machine, and Method for Producing an Electric Machine, and Method for Producing an Installation and a Vehicle

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 26, 2023

Priority

Dec 30, 2020 — EU 20217889.3 +1 more

Examiner

CARLEY, JEFFREY T.

Art Unit

3729

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +27.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 802 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CARLEY, JEFFREY T. View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

592 granted / 802 resolved

+3.8% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

838

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

71.6%

+31.6% vs TC avg

§102

18.2%

-21.8% vs TC avg

§112

9.4%

-30.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 802 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 26, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+27.0%)

3y 2m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 802 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.