Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/612,653

SPIRAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURED GRIDS FOR CYLINDRICAL BODIES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 21, 2024

Examiner

MIGGINS, MICHAEL C

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

RAYTHEON Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +16.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1020 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MIGGINS, MICHAEL C View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

823 granted / 1020 resolved

+20.7% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

45 currently pending

Career history

1059

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

64.3%

+24.3% vs TC avg

§102

8.7%

-31.3% vs TC avg

§112

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1020 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 21, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 5m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+16.5%)

2y 5m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1020 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.