Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/615,187

Unknown

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 25, 2024

Priority

Mar 29, 2023 — DE 10 2023 202 854.9

Examiner

MCFARLAND, TYLER JAMES

Art Unit

3723

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 46% of cases after interview

— +40.4% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 102 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCFARLAND, TYLER JAMES View full profile →

Grants 46% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

47 granted / 102 resolved

-23.9% vs TC avg

Strong +40% interview lift

Without

With

+40.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

158

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

94.9%

+54.9% vs TC avg

§102

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 102 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 25, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 15, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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5y 7m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

19/020,247

Patent 12582277

CLEANING DEVICE AND CLEANING MODULE

1y 2m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

17/351,942

Patent 12533768

POWER TOOL

4y 7m to grant Granted Jan 27, 2026

17/944,773

Patent 12532998

CLEANING DEVICE HAVING VACUUM CLEANER AND DUST COLLECTING STATION

3y 4m to grant Granted Jan 27, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

46%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+40.4%)

2y 10m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 102 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.