Last updated: April 19, 2026

Application No. 18/364,941

Bedslide Lift Apparatus, And Systems And Methods Of Using Same

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 03, 2023

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

— +25.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1130 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KEENAN, JAMES W View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allow Rate

753 granted / 1130 resolved

+14.6% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 12m

Avg Prosecution

36 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 1130 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 03, 2023

Application Filed

Feb 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+25.2%)

2y 12m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1130 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.