Last updated: August 06, 2026

Application No. 18/656,383

Methods for Starting a Reverse Winding Electrical Motor

Final Rejection

Filed

May 06, 2024

Priority

Jan 14, 2020 — nonprovisional of PCTUS2020013538 +3 more

Examiner

BOUZIANE, SAID

Art Unit

2846

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Adventech LLC

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 582 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

448 granted / 582 resolved

+9.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

596

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

53.7%

+13.7% vs TC avg

§102

15.6%

-24.4% vs TC avg

§112

26.0%

-14.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 582 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 06, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 30, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 30, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+11.5%)

2y 4m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 582 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.