Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/577,295

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

EKIERT, TERESA M

Art Unit

3725

Tech Center

ArcelorMittal

Assignee

ArcelorMittal

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1139 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

EKIERT, TERESA M View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allow Rate

904 granted / 1139 resolved

+19.4% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+2.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

1165

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

32.7%

-7.3% vs TC avg

§102

29.6%

-10.4% vs TC avg

§112

32.9%

-7.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1139 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Mar 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/042,280

Patent 12583026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

17/791,820

Patent 12580172

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

18/153,032

Patent 12569907

BLIND RIVET SETTING TOOL

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+2.8%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1139 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.