Last updated: May 04, 2026

Application No. 18/507,027

RAILWAY WAGON WITH IMPROVED LAUNCH BEAM MOUNTING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 11, 2023

Priority

Nov 15, 2022 — EU 22207576.4

Examiner

MCCARRY JR, ROBERT J

Art Unit

3615

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Helrom GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +16.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1516 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCCARRY JR, ROBERT J View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1243 granted / 1516 resolved

+30.0% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

1550

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

34.3%

-5.7% vs TC avg

§102

43.0%

+3.0% vs TC avg

§112

14.3%

-25.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1516 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 11, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+16.5%)

2y 9m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1516 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.