Last updated: April 17, 2026

Application No. 18/641,151

Rubber Handbag or Carrying Case Accessory

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 19, 2024

Examiner

MAI, TRI M

Art Unit

3733

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

unknown

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 36% of cases after interview

— +20.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 1440 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants only 36% of cases

Career Allow Rate

521 granted / 1440 resolved

-33.8% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+20.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

49 currently pending

Career history

1489

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

65.1%

+25.1% vs TC avg

§102

18.7%

-21.3% vs TC avg

§112

6.6%

-33.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1440 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 19, 2024

Application Filed

Sep 06, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

16/589,992

Patent 12582579

PREMATURE INFANT PACIFIER

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

18/526,953

Patent 12569042

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MOBILE OFFICE

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

18/535,189

Patent 12564250

SPLIT HANDLE, NARROW ROLLING BAG

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 03, 2026

18/354,638

Patent 12550986

Fashion Carry Bag Assembly with Detachable Purse

2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026

18/466,567

Patent 12544315

INFANT FEEDER

2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 10, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

36%

Grant Probability

57%

With Interview (+20.9%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1440 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.