Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/353,499

ELECTRO-MECHANICAL QUICK CONNECTOR WITH INTEGRAL ACCESS TOOL

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 17, 2023

Examiner

ABRAHAM, JOSE K

Art Unit

3729

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

RAYTHEON Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +34.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +34.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 360 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ABRAHAM, JOSE K View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

298 granted / 360 resolved

+12.8% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+34.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

396

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

72.4%

+32.4% vs TC avg

§102

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§112

23.4%

-16.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 360 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 17, 2023

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+34.5%)

2y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 360 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.