Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/463,468

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HANDLING A WORKPIECE AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING LIFTS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 08, 2023

Examiner

SUN, GEORGE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

The Boeing Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +33.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 319 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

221 granted / 319 resolved

+9.3% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+33.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

337

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

86.0%

+46.0% vs TC avg

§102

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 319 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 08, 2023

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 8m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/246,974

Patent 12635812

CHILD BASSINET

3y 2m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/203,881

Patent 12616312

INFLATABLE PRODUCT, AND MANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

2y 11m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

18/104,699

Patent 12604995

SMART BED WITH MATTRESS THAT RESPONDS TO PHYSICAL INPUTS

3y 2m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.9%)

2y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 319 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.