Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/707,880

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Nov 11, 2021 — DE 10 2021 129 318.9 +1 more

Examiner

PICON-FELICIANO, RUBEN

Art Unit

3747

Tech Center

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 750 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PICON-FELICIANO, RUBEN View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

521 granted / 750 resolved

+9.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

782

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

68.6%

+28.6% vs TC avg

§102

27.9%

-12.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 750 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Apr 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+12.1%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 750 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.