Last updated: August 18, 2026

Application No. 18/511,876

IRON-TYPE GOLF CLUB HEAD OR OTHER BALL STRIKING DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 16, 2023

Priority

Mar 01, 2016 — continuation of 10/300,352 +2 more

Examiner

LEGESSE, NINI F

Art Unit

3711

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

KARSTEN MANUFACTURING Corporation

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +15.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1544 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEGESSE, NINI F View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1058 granted / 1544 resolved

-1.5% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

1560

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

36.4%

-3.6% vs TC avg

§102

30.9%

-9.1% vs TC avg

§112

24.3%

-15.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1544 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 16, 2023

Application Filed

Oct 31, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jan 21, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 26, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Jul 08, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Aug 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 7m to grant Granted Aug 11, 2026

18/333,492

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3y 1m to grant Granted Aug 04, 2026

18/446,633

Patent 12697534

IMPACT DETECTION DEVICE AND IMPACT DETECTION METHOD

2y 12m to grant Granted Aug 04, 2026

17/962,072

Patent 12685913

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FOOTBALL TRAINING

3y 9m to grant Granted Jul 21, 2026

18/374,060

Patent 12661551

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING FEEDBACK ON GOLF SWING

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+15.2%)

1y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 1544 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.