Last updated: May 04, 2026

Application No. 18/263,937

METHOD FOR LASER HARDENING OF A CARD WIRE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 02, 2023

Priority

Feb 02, 2021 — DE 10 2021 102 373.4 +2 more

Examiner

HUNTER, JOHN S

Art Unit

3761

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Groz-Beckert Kg

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +24.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 361 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HUNTER, JOHN S View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

297 granted / 361 resolved

+12.3% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

387

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§103

34.6%

-5.4% vs TC avg

§102

29.6%

-10.4% vs TC avg

§112

27.9%

-12.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 361 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 02, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.0%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 361 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.