Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/707,328

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Nov 16, 2021 — DE 10 2021 129 824.5 +1 more

Examiner

SCHWARTZ, CHRISTOPHER P

Art Unit

Tech Center

KNORR-BREMSE Systeme fuer Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH

Assignee

Knorr-Bremse AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1952 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SCHWARTZ, CHRISTOPHER P View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1669 granted / 1952 resolved

+25.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

1978

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

77.8%

+37.8% vs TC avg

§102

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§112

15.3%

-24.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1952 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+6.1%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1952 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.