Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/422,796

AIR VENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 25, 2024

Priority

Feb 03, 2023 — DE 10 2023 102 732.8

Examiner

FAULKNER, RYAN L

Art Unit

3762

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +17.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 314 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FAULKNER, RYAN L View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

212 granted / 314 resolved

-2.5% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

351

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

83.3%

+43.3% vs TC avg

§102

11.2%

-28.8% vs TC avg

§112

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 314 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 25, 2024

Application Filed

May 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+17.2%)

3y 3m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 314 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.