Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/675,272

PROTECTIVE CAP AND FASTENING SCREW HAVING PROTECTIVE CAP MOUNTED THEREON

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 28, 2024

Priority

Jun 05, 2023 — DE 102023205215.6

Examiner

STERLING, AMY JO

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Aktiebolaget SKF

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1705 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

STERLING, AMY JO View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1305 granted / 1705 resolved

+16.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+10.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

1722

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

64.2%

+24.2% vs TC avg

§102

30.8%

-9.2% vs TC avg

§112

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1705 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 28, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 1m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/934,648

Patent 12680594

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1y 8m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/963,941

Patent 12674639

QUICK ATTACH AND DETACH MOUNT FOR FIREARMS AND OTHER OBJECTS

1y 7m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/780,112

Patent 12669267

TRAPEZOIDAL RIB MOUNTING BRACKET WITH FLEXIBLE LEGS

1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+10.6%)

2y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1705 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.