Last updated: May 04, 2026

Application No. 18/364,941

Bedslide Lift Apparatus, And Systems And Methods Of Using Same

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 03, 2023

Priority

Aug 03, 2022 — provisional 63/394,840

Examiner

KEENAN, JAMES W

Art Unit

3655

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

J.B. Poindexter & Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +25.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1135 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KEENAN, JAMES W View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

757 granted / 1135 resolved

+14.7% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

1166

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

64.9%

+24.9% vs TC avg

§102

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

§112

18.8%

-21.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1135 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 03, 2023

Application Filed

Feb 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12612249

MECHANICAL ARM

3y 7m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

18/673,044

Patent 12606075

PACKAGE STORAGE AND DELIVERY UNIT

1y 11m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

18/191,057

Patent 12601197

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR MANAGING THE STORAGE, PARKING, OR DELIVERY OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

3y 0m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/739,905

Patent 12576770

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR LOADING, SHIFTING, AND STAGING OBJECTS IN AUTOMATED OR SEMI-AUTOMATED FASHION

1y 9m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

18/143,183

Patent 12570464

REFUSE VEHICLE WITH FRAME RAIL SERVICE LIFT

2y 10m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+25.3%)

2y 10m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1135 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.