Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/511,955

HANDLEBAR GRIP ASSEMBLIES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 16, 2023

Examiner

MORGAN, EMILY M

Art Unit

3677

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Extreme Steering Inc.

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 36% of cases after interview

— +33.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 1007 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MORGAN, EMILY M View full profile →

Grants only 36% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

357 granted / 1007 resolved

-16.5% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+33.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

1060

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

88.8%

+48.8% vs TC avg

§102

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§112

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1007 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 16, 2023

Application Filed

Feb 20, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 06, 2025

Response Filed

Jun 03, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Aug 02, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Aug 28, 2025

Request for Continued Examination

Sep 08, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Sep 11, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

16/795,302

Patent 12612941

FIELD SERVICEABLE LANDING GEAR BUSHING

6y 2m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

18/380,241

Patent 12577821

DOOR OPERATOR ARMATURE CONNECTIONS

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

18/459,399

Patent 12560012

VEHICLE HOOD HINGE ASSEMBLY

2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 24, 2026

17/953,061

Patent 12545051

SWIVEL WHEEL LOCKING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF

3y 4m to grant Granted Feb 10, 2026

17/397,286

Patent 12520916

SHALLOW DEPTH CUT DIAMONDS

4y 5m to grant Granted Jan 13, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

36%

Grant Probability

68%

With Interview (+33.0%)

2y 10m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 1007 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.