Last updated: October 04, 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

— +10.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 587 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

452 granted / 587 resolved

+9.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+10.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

602

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

53.4%

+13.4% vs TC avg

§102

15.8%

-24.2% vs TC avg

§112

26.3%

-13.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 587 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 (+10.9%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 587 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.