Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/717,607

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Jun 09, 2023 — nonprovisional of PCT/CN2023/099271 +1 more

Examiner

DAVIES, SAMUEL ALLEN

Art Unit

3724

Tech Center

Robert Bosch GmbH

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 37% of cases after interview

— +30.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 451 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DAVIES, SAMUEL ALLEN View full profile →

Grants only 37% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

165 granted / 451 resolved

-23.4% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

485

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

79.2%

+39.2% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§112

14.2%

-25.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 451 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Apr 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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7y 7m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026

17/552,666

Patent 12544947

FOOD SLICER ASSEMBLY

4y 1m to grant Granted Feb 10, 2026

17/624,094

Patent 12521805

Ring Saw

4y 0m to grant Granted Jan 13, 2026

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Patent 12465982

TRACK SAW INCLUDING PLUNGE LOCKOUT MECHANISM

3y 8m to grant Granted Nov 11, 2025

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

37%

Grant Probability

67%

With Interview (+30.0%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 451 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.