Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/625,588

USE OF A MEASURING UNIT FOR MEASURING DISTANCES IN A SHAFT ALIGNMENT SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 03, 2024

Priority

Apr 12, 2023 — DE 102023203326.7

Examiner

GUADALUPE, YARITZA

Art Unit

2855

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Aktiebolaget SKF

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1157 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GUADALUPE, YARITZA View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

954 granted / 1157 resolved

+14.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

1171

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

58.2%

+18.2% vs TC avg

§102

31.1%

-8.9% vs TC avg

§112

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1157 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 03, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 11m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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Patent 12680324

Laszlo stud leveler

2y 11m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/591,243

Patent 12680802

DISPLACEMENT MEASURING INSTRUMENT

2y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/055,711

Patent 12674666

STRING LINE APPARATUS

3y 7m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/579,258

Patent 12668077

MULTI-PURPOSE ANALOGUE DEVICE FOR TRACING CURVES AND GEOMETRIC TRANSFORMATIONS

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+14.7%)

2y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1157 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.