Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/706,848

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Dec 15, 2021 — provisional 63/289,940 +1 more

Examiner

RODRIGUEZ, JOSHUA KIEL MIGUEL

Art Unit

2834

Tech Center

Northeastern University

Assignee

Northeastern University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 156 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RODRIGUEZ, JOSHUA KIEL MIGUEL View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

116 granted / 156 resolved

+14.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

194

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

96.9%

+56.9% vs TC avg

§102

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 156 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 11m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/618,612

Patent 12665465

ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE HOUSING AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/691,673

Patent 12665477

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2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Patent 12654301

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+14.3%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 156 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.