Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/576,889

FLUXING CALIBRATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 05, 2024

Priority

Jul 06, 2021 — EU 21184040.0 +1 more

Examiner

BACA, MATTHEW WALTER

Art Unit

2857

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 120 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

88 granted / 120 resolved

+5.3% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

157

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

11.4%

-28.6% vs TC avg

§103

82.8%

+42.8% vs TC avg

§102

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 120 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 05, 2024

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

78%

With Interview (+4.2%)

2y 10m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 120 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.