Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/601,139

UNION NUT, PIPE ASSEMBLY, AND VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 11, 2024

Priority

Mar 17, 2023 — EU 23162648.2

Examiner

PLAKKOOTTAM, DOMINICK L

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Airbus Operations GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 684 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PLAKKOOTTAM, DOMINICK L View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

508 granted / 684 resolved

+14.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

711

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

75.2%

+35.2% vs TC avg

§102

11.1%

-28.9% vs TC avg

§112

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 684 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 11, 2024

Application Filed

May 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+14.6%)

2y 10m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 684 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.